Posted on 05/06/2020 12:40:16 AM PDT by Libloather
Germany will take new steps towards normalisation in May, including reopening shops and schools after weeks of shutdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus, according to a draft agreement seen by AFP Wednesday.
"Even after initial steps to open up were introduced from April 20, the number of new infections remained low," the document read, with "no new wave of infection" so far detected -- justifying the series of bolder reopening steps.
So far, only certain children like those soon facing exams had been allowed to return to class.
But now kindergartens and primary schools will also reopen from next week.
"Step-by-step, schools should make possible education of all pupils while implementing appropriate hygiene measures and upholding distancing rules," the document read.
Chancellor Angela Merkel and premiers from Germany's 16 federal states are expected to sign off on the text later Wednesday.
Meanwhile it will be up to the individual regions to decide how to proceed with reopening universities.
Regarding shops, the politicians said all could reopen but requirements "for hygiene, managing entry and avoiding queues forming" would be imposed.
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City authorities, and the beer companies that ran the fest....said ‘no’. After all that business with the Austrian ski resort, and legal woes coming to that town....I don’t think Munich wants the pain. Even for 2021....I suspect that you won’t be allowed on the grounds unless you produce a ‘Corona-card’ showing you had the virus, or you had the vaccination.
I’ll take part in the study as long as I’m not part of the control group. :)
Meanwhile my NYC is closed until November 2026 :)
As much of a nightmare as it is, I’m saving a FORTUNE, never realizing how much I spent on those long nights out several times a month.
No casinos either.
Barely use gas.
Getting a lot more online work for what I do on the side.
This might be the best thing financially that’s ever happened to me :)
I’m joking of course..not the best..but pretty good..
Here in Stuttgart, I haven’t heard about whether the Cannstatter Volksfest in October will or will not occur. It’s like Oktoberfest but with fewer tourists and much better beer.
You would be correct sir.
Prost!
Love that Volksfest. I usually stay at the HGI next to the Arena.
Lot of fests are still on the schedule. I am wondering how they will handle Christmas fests.
The Dem shutdowns are hurting the lower middle class, their voting base in many cases.
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