The federal and state heads of government are planning to review and adjust the classification of high-risk areas. “In view of the new situation caused by the omicron variant and the high incidences in Germany, it is not justified to classify countries as high-risk areas, primarily because of an incidence well above 100,” says Chancellor Olaf in the most recent draft resolution for the video conference Scholz (SPD) with the Prime Ministers. The paper is available to the Handelsblatt.
The consequences associated with the classification, above all quarantine obligations, are “no longer appropriate and disproportionately restrict the great good of freedom to travel, as well as trade and business,” the draft continues.
Previously, Bavaria had Prime Minister Markus Söder Bavaria According to participants, an adjustment of the guidelines was proposed in the group of country heads. “We’re talking about an incidence of 100, while in Germany we have incidences of over 1,000,” he said.
According to the information, Söder emphasized that the adjustment is particularly important for those returning from travel with children. “It’s unacceptable for young families. We need a family-friendly new quarantine regulation.” According to the current status, all unvaccinated travelers returning from high-risk areas, including families with small children under the age of five, must be in quarantine.