May 7, 2021
Today, the German parliament approved a bill that allows increased privileges and reduced restrictions for people who have received a full COVID-19 vaccine.
The same rules would apply to those who are fully recovered from COVID, and have the means to prove it.
A new set of rules
According to the bill, the following measures will go into effect on May 9 in Germany.
- Curfew restrictions would no longer apply.
- Meetings attended exclusively by vaccinated or recovered persons would have participant limitation restrictions removed..
- Access to activities like shopping or visiting the hairdresser would be allowed without having to show proof of a negative test.
- People returning to Germany will not have to quarantine
What stays the same?
- Mask and distancing regulations remain in place.
- Hotels, restaurants, bars, and fitness centers will remain closed.
More information can be found in German at https://www.bundesrat.de/DE/plenum/bundesrat-kompakt/21/1004/94b.html?nn=4352768#top-94b
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