The German authorities have announced that the mask requirement will no longer be in effect on long-distance trains and buses beginning from February 2, 2023.
After determining that the COVID-19 issue was under control, the decision was made. According to Germany's Federal Health Minister, Karl Lauterbach, infection cases have decreased by 50% over the previous month.
"The pandemic situation has
stabilized. The incidence is only half as high as a month ago. The
wastewater monitoring shows constant or falling values. In addition, the number
of hospitalizations and hospital admissions fell. The situation there is
tense but manageable," Minister
Lauterbach stated.
The government also stated that
the population has developed a high level of immunity, and it is anticipated
that there won't be a winter wave anymore. Minister Lauterbach emphasized that
wearing a face mask is entirely optional for anyone who chooses to do so.
"We are going into the
endemic situation. But anyone who wants to protect themselves and
others is of course still well served by wearing the mask—based on personal responsibility and voluntariness," Minister Lauterbach said.
In the past seven days, 163,625 new cases of coronavirus infection have been reported in Germany. Germany also reported 96 additional deaths within the same period. Germany's condition is still steady, but China's situation is different. Due to this, the German government has decided to mandate testing for all travelers from China.
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