| What are the rules for day care centres? |
Kitas are in regular operation under pandemic conditions, so emergency care is no longer required. However, parents are urged to care for their children at home if possible. For working parents who have to look after their children (under 12 years of age) at home due to the daycare and school closures, there is the so-called children's sick pay. For children with disabilities, the age restriction does not apply. Currently (according to the federal cabinet decision) each parent receives 30 days per child and single parents 60 days per child. In this case, the health insurance fund takes over part of the loss of wages, since the employer does not have to pay the wages for these days. However, the reimbursement amount does not correspond to the full net wage, but is lower. |
| What rules apply to primary schools? |
During the week of April 12, all elementary classes will receive distance learning. Beginning April 19, it will be back to alternate classes depending on the infection situation. Emergency supervision will be in place. Compulsory attendance will remain suspended until April 16. Beginning April 19, there will be mandatory testing for students if the incidence is over 100. For working parents who need to care for their children (under 12) at home due to daycare and school closures, there will be the so-called children's sick pay. For children with disabilities, the age restriction does not apply. Currently (according to the federal cabinet decision) each parent receives 30 days per child and single parents 60 days per child. In this case, the health insurance fund takes over part of the loss of wages, since the employer does not have to pay the wages for these days. However, the reimbursement amount does not correspond to the full net wage, but is lower. |
| What rules apply to secondary schools? |
Secondary schools will receive distance learning beginning April 12. Beginning April 19, it is scheduled to go back to alternate instruction if the infection pattern permits. Emergency care will be provided for grades 5-7. Graduating classes will continue to receive alternate instruction. Beginning April 19, there will be mandatory testing for students if the incidence is over 100. |
| What rules apply to educational institutions? |
Please refer to the homepage of your respective educational institution. |
| What rules apply to universities & universities of applied sciences? |
Most seminars and lectures at universities and colleges will be held in digital form in the winter semester 2020/2021. Since the beginning of December, however, classroom lectures have been suspended. Further information on attendance seminars and digital lectures can be obtained from your university/college. |
| What are the rules for visiting the doctor? |
Doctors recommend that preventive medical checkups continue to be carried out. |
| What rules apply in contact with people? |
Own overview can be accessed at this link: https://www.baden-wuerttemberg.de/fileadmin/redaktion/dateien/PDF/Coronainfos/210417_Auf_einen_Blick.pdf Own household may meet with another household, up to a limit of 5 persons. Children up to 14 years of age are exempt from this limit. If the 7-day incidence rises above 100, only one household may meet with another person. Children under 14 from the two households are not counted. Mouth-to-nose protection (FFP-2 or surgical mask) must be worn in all publicly accessible areas. Masks are also mandatory outdoors in high-traffic areas. But an incidence of 100, the exit restriction applies between 10pm and 5am. Sports alone are allowed until 24 o'clock. In this time the dwelling may be left only for valid reason. Hairdressers are allowed to open under restrictions. Bookstores, flower shops and garden markets are allowed to open with hygiene concepts. Body-related services shall be allowed under restrictions. Fully vaccinated persons are exempt from the testing requirement. |
| What rules apply to sporting activities? |
Leisure and amateur sports activities in public and private sports facilities are prohibited, fitness studios remain closed. Individual sports are permitted alone, in pairs or with your own household. |
| What rules apply to cultural events? |
Leisure facilities will be closed for November, including theatres and concert halls, cinemas, amusement parks, swimming and fun pools. Public and academic libraries may remain open under hygiene conditions. Playgrounds are open, hygiene and distance rules must be observed. Wholesale and retail trade remain open under increased hygiene requirements. |
| What rules apply to hotel and restaurant visits? |
Alcohol consumption in public places is prohibited in the period from 16 December to 10 January to avoid crowds. Restaurants and cafés must remain closed, food collection and consumption at home is permitted. |
| What rules apply to major events? |
Large cultural events are not permitted. Celebrations in private premises or in public are not permitted, as contact restrictions must be observed. If possible, staying in closed rooms with a lot of public traffic should be avoided. |
| What rules apply to local and long-distance transport? |
The mask obligation applies in public transport. Deutsche Bahn recommends that you inform yourself about the connection and rail replacement services before you start your journey. |
| What rules apply in hospitals and nursing homes? |
Visits are again permitted in hospitals as well as old people's and nursing homes. |
| What are the rules for visiting places of worship? |
Church services are permitted under special hygiene conditions. The minimum distance must be maintained and masks must be worn throughout. Congregational singing is prohibited. If the number of seats is limited, registration is requested. |
| What rules apply to children with cold symptoms? |
Children with a slight cold or cough are allowed to go to school or daycare. Children who are clearly ill (fever, dry cough) must stay at home. If their state of health continues to deteriorate, please call a paediatrician. He/she will decide whether a Covid test is necessary. |