Relaxation of corona requirements for In the view of the Federal Government, it is the responsibility of the federal states to wear a mask in class. The wearing of masks could also fall under protection and hygiene concepts in schools, said government spokesman Steffen Seibert on Wednesday in Berlin. In principle, concepts would be adapted to the pandemic situation. The design is a matter for the federal states.
Wearing masks could still be a sensible measure, explained Seibert. In general, it is important to monitor the development of the number of infections and the progress of vaccinations in children between the ages of twelve and 17.
In In Bavaria, pupils will soon no longer have to wear masks on the field. This was announced by Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) according to participants in a CSU parliamentary group meeting on Wednesday. Accordingly, this should be decided in the cabinet meeting this Thursday. Since the beginning of the new school year, schoolchildren have to wear a mask again on the square. Exceptions have so far been made, for example, for physical education or for ventilation.
In the From Monday in Berlin schools, the mask requirement will be lifted up to and including sixth grade. This is especially true for elementary schools, community schools and the first two classes of elementary high schools, as Education Senator Sandra Scheeres (SPD) announced on Tuesday after the Senate meeting.