The BBC reported today how, Germany’s national and regional leaders have agreed to bar unvaccinated people from much of public life in a bid to fend off a fourth wave of Covid-19. Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel described the far-reaching measures as an act of “national solidarity” She continued, ” Given the situation, I think it is appropriate to adopt compulsory vaccination” which could be mandatory by February if approved by the parliament.
The BBC continued how , “Her successor Olaf Scholz, who is expected to take over as chancellor next Wednesday, had already said he backed the move, which would come a few weeks later than a similar Austrian law.
Under the measures agreed by Germany’s 16 states and federal leaders:
- Unvaccinated people will be limited to meetings with their own household and two other people
- The 2G rule will be enforced at restaurants and cultural venues and non-essential shops
- Clubs will shut in areas where 350 cases have been recorded per 100,000 people in the past seven days – the national rate is over 400
- Up to 30 million vaccinations will be carried out by Christmas – first, second or boosters
- Outdoor events, including Bundesliga football, will have limited crowds of 15,000 and 2G rules
- Fireworks on New Year’s Eve will be banned
Source: Covid: Germany puts major restrictions on unvaccinated – BBC News
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