Overview of the corona rules: The current status

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Fine for disregarding the corona rules

Baden-Württemberg: The fines range from at least 25 euros for violations of the mask requirement on school premises to 250 euros for incorrect information in the personal details in restaurants. If the mask requirement is violated on buses and trains, at least 100 euros are due. A fine of at least 50 euros applies in shops, restaurants or amusement parks.

Bavaria: A mask is compulsory for all passengers aged six and over in public transport. Exceptions are only possible for health reasons and with a medical certificate. The standard fine rate is 250 euros in one-off cases and up to 500 euros in the case of repeated violations. As soon as the limit of 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in a region is exceeded in seven days, a mask is compulsory in heavily frequented public places. Anyone who gives false information in restaurants must expect a fine of 250 euros.

Berlin: In the buses and trains in Berlin, violations of the mask requirement will result in a fine of 50 to 500 euros. Since Saturday, people have also had to wear mouth and nose protection on weekly markets and certain shopping streets such as Ku'damm. There, too, there is a risk of fines; innkeepers who do not bother to record the names and telephone numbers of their guests face fines. Depending on the severity of the violations, up to 5000 euros can be due. Guests who provide incorrect information in the documents must also expect a fine.

Brandenburg: In Brandenburg, deliberately not wearing a corona mask costs at least 50 euros fine, up to 250 euros for “notorious mask refusers”. Anyone who inadvertently does not wear a mouth and nose cover and immediately follows the obligation should not have to pay a fine. Anyone who provides incorrect personal information in cafes or restaurants to follow up on contacts can expect a fine of between 50 and 250 euros.

Bremen: Anyone who is in shops or on buses and trains without a mouth and nose covering must expect a fine of 50 euros. Anyone who gives false information about the person in a restaurant can be punished with a fine of 100 euros, for innkeepers there is a fine of 2500 euros. Violations of the quarantine requirements can be punished with amounts between 400 and 4000 euros.

Hamburg: Anyone who is caught with a mask requirement in public spaces, for example in shops, without a mouth and nose covering, faces a fine of 80 euros. A contractual penalty of 40 euros is still due in Hamburg's buses or trains, but this can now be increased by a fine of 40 euros, so that a total of 80 euros would then also be due. Anyone who enters themselves in the Corona guest lists in Hamburg's bars and restaurants with incorrect contact details must expect a fine of 150 euros.

Hessen: Anyone who does not wear a mouth and nose cover on buses and trains in Hessen must pay 50 euros without prior warning. If you enter a wrong name in the guest lists of restaurants or pubs, you can expect a fine of 100 euros.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: The minimum fine for mask refusers in local transport and retail is 50 euros. The upper limit for mask violations is 150 euros. Anyone who enters themselves in the Corona guest lists in bars, cafes and restaurants with incorrect contact details does not currently have to expect a fine. The decision to implement the federal-state agreement should actually be taken by the state, municipalities and associations at the MV Corona summit on October 20, but was postponed by the state government.

Lower Saxony: In Lower Saxony, mask refusers have to pay up to 150 euros, the maximum amount for violations is up to 25,000 euros according to the ordinance.

North Rhine-Westphalia: Anyone who does not wear a mask in supermarkets, for example, has to pay a fine of 50 euros. In the local public transport even 150 euros are due - without additional request. In the restaurant it costs 250 euros if you give a wrong name.

Rhineland-Palatinate: Anyone who does not adhere to the mask requirement must pay 50 euros in Rhineland-Palatinate. Anyone who leaves false names in restaurants and is caught, has to pay a fine of up to 150 euros.

Saarland: For violations of the mask requirement up to 100 euros have to be paid, for a first violation the authorities can leave it with a warning fee of 50 euros. A fine for guests who give incorrect names in restaurants is still being discussed. So far, operators / organizers have threatened up to 500 euros if they fail to fulfill their obligation to ensure contact tracking.

Saxony: Violations of the mask requirement in local transport and in shops will result in a fine of 60 euros. The laying out of contact lists in restaurants, for example, is not mandatory.

Saxony-Anhalt: Anyone who violates the mask requirement in Saxony-Anhalt must expect a fine of 50 to 75 euros within seven days, depending on the number of infections per 100,000 inhabitants. The districts can issue appropriate rules. The display of visitor lists in restaurants, for example, is not mandatory.

Schleswig-Holstein: Schleswig-Holstein asks those who refuse to wear a mask on buses and trains to pay a fine of 150 euros. In addition, a fine of 1000 euros is levied for incorrect information on visitor lists. In individual cases, however, the fine can be lower or higher than 1000 euros per guest in a restaurant. A restaurateur has to pay a fine of at least 500 euros if he has lists of names with incorrect visitor information.

Thuringia: So far, people who give incorrect contact details in restaurants do not have to fear a fine. Instead, the landlord must ensure that the information is correct. If they are obviously wrong, for example because fantasy names have been used, the operator or owner must refuse to entertain the guest. Otherwise the landlord faces fines of 500 to 1000 euros.

You can find answers to important questions about wearing masks in our FAQ "Mask requirement: The most important information".

public events

Baden-Württemberg: The decision as to whether and how Christmas markets will take place this year lies with the municipalities. The prerequisite is that the corona infection situation in the region allows it, said Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann (Greens). Should the infection rate increase sharply overall, a decision must be made for the entire country. Public events with up to 100 people are allowed. Large events such as folk festivals, at which hygiene measures can hardly be enforced and contacts cannot be traced, will remain prohibited until at least the end of the year.

Bavaria: Christmas markets are basically possible with appropriate concepts and in places with low new infection rates. But many cities have already canceled their markets or want to offer them with other concepts, for example without alcohol and only with “one-way streets”. In general, innkeepers and discotheques are allowed to rent out their rooms for private and cultural events. Professional or business-related events such as conferences or congresses are permitted under the same conditions as cultural events - that is, with assigned seats with up to 400 guests outdoors and 200 indoors. ber: If the corona numbers rise, the number of participants will be reduced. If the incidence value rises to over 100, events are limited to a maximum of 50 participants.

Berlin: The maximum number of participants allowed at trade fairs, conferences and commercial leisure activities indoors is 1000. From October 31, only a maximum of 300 people should be allowed. In the future, up to 500 people will be allowed to come together outside at such events, up to 5000 people previously. Christmas markets should be allowed to take place under strict requirements such as restriction of guests and mask requirement. However, some have already been canceled by the organizers.

Brandenburg: In restaurants or community halls, the size of the room determines the number of participants if the minimum distance of 1.50 meters is observed. If there are more than 35 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in seven days in a district or an independent city, only up to 25 people are allowed to celebrate in public spaces; if there are six or more guests outside the household, notification is required. From a value of 50, the upper limit is ten people in public space. Christmas markets should only take place - if at all - where certain hygiene concepts can be implemented. For example, where bars can be used to control the entry of guests. The big Christmas market in the state capital Potsdam has been canceled.

Bremen: In the city of Bremen, due to the high corona incidence value, all events where alcohol is served must be limited to a maximum of 10 participants. Major events such as the open-air park or trade fairs were interrupted. The measures apply until the incidence value is stable below 50. In view of the high number of new corona infections, there is a curfew for restaurants and a ban on alcohol sales from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. At the same time, there is also a ban on the sale of alcohol in all sales outlets such as kiosks and petrol stations. Bremerhaven is not affected because of the low incidence value. It is still unclear whether or how there will be Christmas markets. Concepts with distance rules and hygiene regulations are currently being developed.

Hamburg: The so-called Winterdom, a fair on the Heiligengeistfeld, has been canceled. It is currently still planned that Christmas markets may take place in the open air subject to compliance with hygiene requirements, if the infection rate allows it. The serving of alcohol should only be allowed in separate areas where one sits. In general, events without fixed outdoor seating are only permitted with up to 100 participants and in closed rooms with up to 50 participants. If alcohol is served during the event, the number of permitted participants is reduced by half. A maximum of 1,000 spectators are currently admitted to the soccer games of Hamburger SV and FC St. Pauli as well as to other major sporting events, as the so-called seven-day incidence per 100,000 inhabitants is over 35. If it falls below this again, the space capacity can be used up to 20 percent. A mask is required on certain streets and squares in Hamburg where people crowd, for example at certain times on the Reeperbahn.

Hessen: The state wants to make Christmas markets possible in principle, but the markets should be straightened out and the stalls should be distributed across the city centers if possible. In principle, a maximum of 250 people are admitted to public events without an extra permit and with a hygiene concept. This number drops to 150 from 35 newly infected people per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days. If the value of the so-called seven-day incidence increases to 50, the number of participants in public events is limited to 100.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: According to the state government, Christmas markets can take place. However, autumn and Christmas markets are canceled in regions where the Corona traffic light is red. A maximum of 200 people may take part in events indoors, 500 outdoors. In exceptional cases, up to 400 people can be admitted in rooms and up to 1000 people outdoors. After a decision, more spectators can come to professional sporting events. Folk festivals remain prohibited.From 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days, the number of participants in public events in closed rooms and outdoors is reduced to a maximum of 100. This also applies to sporting events.

Lower Saxony: In order to plan the Christmas markets, the municipalities expect a general hygiene concept from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economics this month. The Lower Saxony Association of Towns and Municipalities expects that there will be significantly fewer Christmas markets. For events with a standing audience - including trade fairs, congresses or fairs - there is no general maximum number of participants, they need a hygiene concept and prior approval. For events with a seated audience, there is an upper limit of 500 visitors - stricter restrictions are envisaged as the number of infections increases. Sports events are an exception, but if there are more than 500 spectators, they also require prior approval. For gatherings in churches, mosques or synagogues, the maximum number depends on the size of the premises.

North Rhine-Westphalia: Christmas markets are allowed if they are fenced, for example, so that the flow of visitors can be directed and limited. Standing tables with permanently assigned seats, for example at mulled wine stands, are permitted. If there are more than 35 newly infected people per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days, events and gatherings with more than 1,000 people are prohibited. If the value rises above 50, a maximum of 100 people are permitted both outdoors and in closed rooms - the responsible authorities can allow exceptions.

Rhineland-Palatinate: Christmas markets should, if possible, be distributed over larger areas in the cities. Christmas villages with contact registration and a limited number of people are also being considered. In general, up to 250 people can gather indoors at events, including trade fairs or markets. Events with up to 500 people are possible outdoors, provided that the distance is maintained and contact details are recorded.

Saarland: There are still no specific regulations for the organization of Christmas markets. Events in the open air are permitted with up to 500 people, in closed rooms with up to 250. Spectators are no longer permitted during courses, training or general sports activities.

Saxony: Due to the different developments in the state, there should be no uniform corona regulation for Christmas markets. In principle, however, the stores can open until January 6, 2021 if the corresponding hygiene concepts are approved. If there are more than 20 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within a week, major events with more than 1,000 people are prohibited. However, Saxony relies on a two-stage system to contain the pandemic: If the incidence value is 35 or 50 infections per

If the population exceeds 100,000, stricter restrictions apply. For celebrations in public and private spaces, a maximum of 25 participants are allowed with a value of 35, for open-air events a maximum of 250 people and in rooms 150. Exceptions are possible if a new hygiene concept has been agreed and approved by the health department. Restaurants must then be closed between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. If there are more than 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within a week, restaurants have to close at 10 p.m. Events may only take place with a maximum of 100 participants, but the health department can allow exceptions

Saxony-Anhalt: From the current perspective, Christmas markets with a hygiene concept could take place. At professionally organized events such as specialist conferences, club meetings or party meetings, up to 1000 people are allowed in the open air. The number of participants is limited to 500 in closed rooms. Professional sports and cultural events could be possible with significantly more participants after special approval by the health department and the Ministry of Health.

Schleswig-Holstein: A hygiene concept is necessary for Christmas markets. In addition, stewards must ensure that the distances are observed and visitors must provide contact details. A maximum of 1500 people are allowed outdoors. With the approval of the health department, a limited amount of alcohol may be served per participant. Outdoor events are allowed for up to 1,500 participants, in closed rooms for up to 750. From 35 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants, only 500 participants outside and 250 inside are allowed at events. If the incidence value rises to 50, the number drops to 100. In the next three weeks, events should be allowed to take place with a maximum of 100 people regardless of the number of new infections, as Prime Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) announced on Tuesday. The stricter rules should come into force on the weekend.

Thuringia: Christmas markets should be possible under certain conditions. According to a regulation drawn up by the Ministry of Health, mulled wine should also be served. But there shouldn't be strong alcohol or mulled wine with a shot. The Christmas market in Erfurt has been canceled. For public events in closed rooms, the contact details of the participants must be recorded. Events such as folk, village, city, shooting or wine festivals, sporting events with spectators or festivals are possible with the consent of the respective health authority. From November, events with more than 75 people must be reported to the health authorities, previously this was valid from 100 participants. The districts and urban districts can issue general decrees depending on the incidence of infection.

Private celebrations

Baden-Württemberg: Private celebrations and parties are only allowed with up to ten people. More than ten people are only allowed to come together if all of them come from a maximum of two households or are related to one another - i.e. siblings and their children, spouses and partners.

Bavaria: Weddings and other celebrations, but also club meetings, can take place with up to 100 people indoors or up to 200 people outdoors. But if the incidence value of 35 is exceeded in a municipality, the following applies: A maximum of 50 people are allowed to stay in public or rented rooms, in private rooms it is strongly recommended not to hold celebrations with more than 25 participants. Only 25 people are allowed to celebrate in public or rented rooms if there are regionally more than 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days. In the gastronomy, different blocking times apply with higher corona numbers: Either from 11 p.m. (from warning value 35), 10 p.m. (from 50) or at 9 p.m. (from 100).

Berlin: Since Saturday only members of one household plus a maximum of five other people have been allowed to participate in private celebrations in closed rooms. Only 25 people are allowed to meet outside instead of the previous 50. At night only a maximum of five people or members of two households are allowed to gather outdoors in public spaces from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Brandenburg: Private celebrations in apartments or in the garden are generally only allowed with up to 75 people; in restaurants or community halls, the size of the room determines the number of participants if the minimum distance of 1.50 meters is observed. With more than 35 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in seven days in a district or an independent city, only up to 25 people are allowed to celebrate in public spaces and 15 people at home. From a value of 50, the upper limits are ten people in public and ten people from up to two households in private rooms.

Bremen: The city of Bremen is considered a corona risk area. A maximum of ten people are allowed to come together there for private meetings and celebrations. The Senate strongly recommends that only people from a maximum of two households attend celebrations. A maximum of five people may meet outside of their own home, with the exception of people from two households. Bremerhaven is not affected because of the low incidence value.

Hamburg: Since Monday, the Senate has tightened the rules for celebrations or gatherings in private or public spaces: only ten people from two households are allowed to meet. The limitation to two households does not apply to family relationships of any kind, including blended families.

Hessen: In general, private celebrations outside of your own home are limited to a maximum of 50 people, in private rooms a maximum of 25 participants are recommended. From a value of 35 newly infected people per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days, private celebrations in rented rooms are limited to a maximum of 25 people. If the number of new infections rises to 50, the maximum number of participants for private celebrations in public spaces is ten people.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: A maximum of 50 people are permitted for family celebrations, 75 for weddings, youth consecrations or religious celebrations, as well as for weddings and burials. If there are more than 50 new corona infections per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days, only a maximum of ten people from a maximum of two households are allowed to take part in family celebrations.

Lower Saxony: For meetings in private, 25 participants are allowed inside and 50 outside. The upper limit for meetings in the catering trade is 100 guests. If the number of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants exceeds 35 within a week, other upper limits apply: a maximum of 15 participants in private and 25 participants in public and catering. If the value is more than 50, only a maximum of ten people from two households or ten relatives are allowed to meet. In general, the distance requirement of 1.5 meters applies - except for groups of a maximum of ten people, members of two households or relatives.

North Rhine-Westphalia: Private celebrations outside the home are only permitted for an outstanding occasion (wedding, baptism, birthday) and only with a maximum of 50 participants. If the number of new infections rises above 35, only 25 celebrants are allowed, with an infection value of 50 only ten people are allowed to participate.

Rhineland-Palatinate: Family celebrations or weddings are possible if the group of people is determined in advance and a maximum of 75 guests come. If the red alert level of the country's warning and alarm plan is reached with more than 50 new infections per 100,000 people in a week, the number of participants in private celebrations in public spaces should be limited to ten or two households. There is then an urgent recommendation to limit the number of participants for celebrations in the private sector to a maximum of ten.

Saarland: At private parties in restaurants or rented rooms, a maximum of 25 celebrants are allowed as soon as the number of new infections exceeds 35. If the next warning level is reached - 50 or more newly infected people per 100,000 people in a week - a maximum of 10 people are allowed at private parties in public spaces.

Saxony: Up to 100 people can meet at family celebrations in a restaurant or a rented room. If the incidence value of 35 or 50 infections per 100,000 inhabitants is exceeded, stricter restrictions apply. For celebrations in public and private spaces, a maximum of 25 participants are allowed with a value of 35, for open-air events a maximum of 250 people and in rooms 150. From 50 new infections, only up to 10 people are allowed for private celebrations.

Saxony-Anhalt: Up to 50 people can come to private celebrations. Professionally organized celebrations such as weddings, funeral services or events such as specialist conferences, club meetings or party meetings in closed rooms can take place with up to 500 people.

Schleswig-Holstein: Meetings of up to 50 people are permitted in private rooms. Up to 150 people can gather outside. From 35 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants, only 25 participants are allowed in public spaces and 15 at home at private celebrations. If the incidence value rises to 50, the number drops to 10. However, Prime Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) announced tough contact restrictions on Tuesday for the next three weeks. Accordingly, a maximum of ten people should be allowed to meet in all areas during the period, regardless of the number of new infections. The stricter rules should come into force on the weekend.

Thuringia: Family celebrations with more than 50 participants must be reported to the respective health department. In the open air, family celebrations of 100 or more participants must be reported to the authorities. The requirements will be tightened from November. Then private celebrations in closed rooms with more than 30 people have to be registered, outdoors the upper limit is then 75 participants.

Contact terms

Baden-Württemberg: 20 people from several households are allowed to meet in public. In general, a minimum distance of 1.5 meters from other people must be maintained in public.

Bavaria: Groups of up to 10 people are allowed to meet in public spaces. There are no strict numerical restrictions in private rooms and gardens, but the number of people there should be limited so that a minimum distance of 1.5 meters can be maintained. The specification can vary locally depending on the infection process. If the incidence value rises steadily above 50, only people from a maximum of two households, close relatives or groups of up to five people should be able to congregate.

Berlin: Basically there are still no contact restrictions, but distance and hygiene rules. But that is changing: From October 10th, only five people or people from two households should be allowed to gather outdoors from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Brandenburg: There are no contact restrictions. However, distance and hygiene rules must still be observed.

Bremen: An indefinite number of relatives from two households can meet in public without having to keep the minimum distance. Meetings of up to 10 people from different households are also allowed.

Hamburg: In a private setting, up to 25 people can come together for celebrations, regardless of how many households are. Public meetings are limited to 10 people from any number of households. In addition, prostitution is permitted again - albeit under strict conditions and only in registered prostitution facilities.

Hessen: Up to 10 people can meet in public spaces without having to keep the minimum distance and regardless of the number of households from which they come.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: The contact restrictions for public spaces with an upper limit of 10 people have been lifted. More people are therefore allowed to meet. However, they are encouraged to keep the required distances and wear a face mask.

Lower Saxony: Groups of up to ten people can meet. If there are relatives or members of two households, there can be more. However, the state government is planning an upper limit of 25 participants for private meetings in your own four walls.

North Rhine-Westphalia: Groups of up to 10 people can meet outdoors. If there are people from two households, there can be more. Stricter guidelines apply in several cities in North Rhine-Westphalia because the number of new infections there has recently been very high.

Rhineland-Palatinate: Up to 10 people can meet regardless of the number of households they come from.

Saarland: Gatherings of up to 10 people are permitted.

Saxony: Two households can meet. Meetings with up to 10 people are also allowed, both indoors and outdoors.

Saxony-Anhalt: The state government recommends meeting no more than 10 people and keeping the circle of those you meet as small as possible. There is no ban on contact.

Schleswig-Holstein: Meetings of up to 50 people are permitted in private rooms. Up to 150 people can gather outside. In addition, prostitution is again allowed under strict conditions.

Thuringia: There are no contact restrictions. However, the current regulation recommends meeting only with one additional household or with a maximum of 10 people.

Schools and daycare centers

Baden-Württemberg: At secondary schools, mask requirements also apply in class. During the break, the mask may be removed outdoors if the distance to others is at least 1.5 meters.

Bavaria: There are multi-stage plans for schools how things will proceed depending on the course of the local pandemic. The general mask requirement for all secondary school students and teachers in class has been lifted. If the 35 value is exceeded, the obligation will automatically apply in future to school lessons from the fifth grade, or if the 50 value is exceeded, it can also be imposed in elementary schools. However, the city of Munich, for example, does not implement this mask requirement despite higher values because there has not yet been a major outbreak in a primary school.

Berlin: Since the end of the autumn break on Monday, a mask requirement for high school students and vocational students has also been in effect in class.Since the end of the summer vacation, this has been in effect for all teachers and students in the school buildings in the hallways, in the toilet, in common rooms and meeting rooms.

Brandenburg: In schools and after-school care centers, students and teachers are required to wear a mask in hallways, corridors, stairwells and when queuing in front of canteens, but not in classrooms and schoolyards. Distance rules do not apply to students, but they should sit in such a way that close contact is minimized.

Bremen: Because Bremen far exceeds the critical value of 50 infections per 100,000 inhabitants in seven days, there have been some tightening since the end of the autumn break on Monday: The mask requirement applies in the upper level and in vocational schools in all rooms, at the intermediate level only outside of the classrooms. The cross-class groups for breaks and all-day care, for example, will be reduced from 120 pupils to 60 children.

Hamburg: Vocational school students and high school students from general schools must also wear mouth and nose protection in class. All classrooms are ventilated for a few minutes every 20 minutes. Masks have been compulsory for the school premises since the beginning of the school year. Primary schools are excluded.

Hessen: Students and teachers have to wear an everyday mask on the school premises, but not during lessons. However, if there is a local increase in the number of infections, municipalities can also order a mask requirement in the classroom.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Pupils and teachers must wear a face-to-face mask on the school premises if the prescribed minimum distance cannot be guaranteed. The mask requirement applies from class five. Face masks do not have to be worn in the classrooms themselves. This can change regionally on the instruction of the responsible health authorities as soon as more than 50 new corona infections per 100,000 inhabitants are registered within seven days.

Lower Saxony: Students do not have to wear masks in class. With the end of the autumn vacation, the Ministry of Culture has been recommending wearing a mask in class from the fifth grade onwards since this week, if the school is in a corona hotspot with more than 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in one week. A mask may be required outside of class if the minimum distance of 1.5 meters to others cannot be maintained, for example in hallways and stairwells.

North Rhine-Westphalia: Since Monday, masks have been compulsory again in schools, including during lessons - there are only exceptions for primary school students. In addition, the classrooms should be properly ventilated every 20 minutes.

Rhineland-Palatinate: Students must wear an everyday mask outside of the classroom. If the number of infections increases, municipalities can also order a mask requirement during school lessons.

Saarland: The hygiene concept in schools stipulates that students do not have to wear everyday masks in the open air during lessons and breaks, but in principle they do in the school building.

Saxony: In regions with more than 35 infections per 100,000 inhabitants, a mask must be worn within a week in school buildings, but not in class.

Saxony-Anhalt: The school administrators can currently determine whether and where mouth and nose protection must be worn on the school premises.

Schleswig-Holstein: It is compulsory to wear a mask on the school premises. In addition, a mask must be worn in class from the 5th grade onwards since the autumn holidays. This regulation was previously limited to November 1st. On Tuesday, however, Prime Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) announced an extension of three weeks. In addition, the mask requirement is to be extended to primary schools - but only in regions in which the incidence value of 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants has been exceeded in the past seven days. The new regulations should come into force at the weekend.

Thuringia: Students and teachers do not have to wear masks in class. Mouth and nose coverings are compulsory in situations where many people come together in a confined space.

Inner German trips

Baden-Württemberg: There are no entry bans or quarantine requirements for travelers from inner-German risk areas. The ban on accommodation no longer applies.

Bavaria: The controversial ban on accommodation for travelers from Corona hotspots no longer applies in Bavaria.

Berlin: There are no restrictions on entry. The Senate has not yet passed a ban on accommodation.

Brandenburg: Tourists from inner-German risk areas can travel to Brandenburg again. The ban on accommodation has been lifted.

Bremen: In Bremen there is no entry ban and no quarantine obligation or a ban on accommodation for travelers from inner-German risk areas.

Hamburg: There is no entry ban for people from domestic risk areas. Overnight guests must confirm in writing that they have not stayed in one in the previous 14 days. If so, you can stay overnight with a negative test result that cannot be older than 48 hours. The restriction applies to tourist trips, not to those for business reasons or to regulate private matters.

Hesse: Hesse has abolished the ban on accommodation for travelers from inner-German risk areas, which has been in force since the summer.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: According to a ruling by the Higher Administrative Court (OVG) in Greifswald, there are no longer any restrictions for tourists from domestic corona risk areas who have booked overnight stays in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Day visitors from risk areas are not affected by the judgment and are therefore not allowed to enter.

Lower Saxony: Entry within Germany is not restricted. The ban on accommodation for travelers from German Corona hotspots was declared illegal by the Lower Saxony Higher Administrative Court in an urgent procedure and suspended.

North Rhine-Westphalia: In North Rhine-Westphalia there are no restrictions and, for the time being, no accommodation ban for holidaymakers from national risk areas.

Rhineland-Palatinate: In Rhineland-Palatinate, it was originally planned that an accommodation ban would come on October 13, but that was then stopped. In this respect, there are currently no restrictions.

Saarland: Saarland has overturned the ban on accommodation for travelers from inner-German corona risk areas.

Saxony: There are no longer any restrictions for travelers from inner-German risk areas.

Saxony-Anhalt: Entry is permitted. A ban on accommodation has been lifted by the court.

Schleswig-Holstein: The Higher Administrative Court has overturned the ban on tourists from Corona hotspots. In an urgent procedure, it declared the regulation to be suspended - until a decision on the main issue has been made.

Thuringia: There are no entry restrictions or a ban on accommodation for people from German risk areas.

Demonstrations

Baden-Württemberg: Meetings are allowed - but with conditions to ensure protection against infection, for example regarding intervals or maximum number of participants.

Bavaria: Decisions about demonstrations should be made on a case-by-case basis. Meeting places must offer enough space for the minimum distance. For larger gatherings of 200 or more people in the open air, a mask is regularly required in Bavaria.

Berlin: There is no limit to the number of participants for demonstrations. These masks must be worn at rallies with more than 100 participants. The obligation should also apply to a smaller number of participants if there is chanting or singing during the demonstration.

Brandenburg: Outdoor demonstrations are possible without a limit to the number of participants, but the minimum distance must be maintained and access controlled.

Bremen: Meetings must be reported and can be officially prohibited, restricted or made subject to conditions in order to protect against infection.

Hamburg: gatherings with more than 1000 participants are generally prohibited. Exceptions can, however, be granted for larger gatherings.

Hessen: Demonstrations are allowed under certain conditions.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Demonstrations and outdoor events are allowed with up to 500 participants, in exceptional cases with up to 1000 participants with special approval.

Lower Saxony: Open-air demonstrations can take place without a special permit.

North Rhine-Westphalia: Demonstrations are generally allowed - provided the distance rules are observed and a maximum number of participants, calculated on the total area.

Rhineland-Palatinate: Outdoor demonstrations are possible under certain conditions.

Saarland: Meetings within the meaning of the Assembly Act in the open air are permitted under certain conditions.

Saxony: Rallies are not limited to a certain number of participants.

Saxony-Anhalt: Demonstrations are possible if the assembly authority allows them together with the health department. There is no general maximum limit for participants.

Schleswig-Holstein: Meetings and demonstrations are possible with up to 500 participants outdoors and with up to 250 in closed rooms.

Thuringia: Demonstrations without restrictions on the number of participants are possible. (caf / lv / ft / dpa)

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