| What are the rules for day care centres? |
Daycare centres in Bremen can open from 15 February, subject to hygiene regulations. A maximum of 60 children may be cared for together in fixed cohorts. There will be no compulsory testing for Kita children. For working parents who have to take care of their children (under 12) at home due to possible 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? |
Primary school classes receive instruction in the daily alternating model and in half groups. As of April 19, students and teachers must take a coronary test 2x per week. Without a negative test, pupils are not allowed to enter the school grounds. In Bremen, attendance is still compulsory, only pupils who are not tested will receive distance learning. If the seven-day incidence rises above 100, primary school pupils have to wear a mouth-nose protection. For working parents who have to look after their children (under 12 years) at home due to possible day-care and school closures, there is the so-called children's sickness benefit. 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? |
At secondary schools, teaching takes place in half-groups in the alternating model. From 19 April, pupils and teachers must take a Coronatest twice a week. Without a negative test, pupils are not allowed to enter the school grounds. In Bremen, attendance is still compulsory, only pupils who are not tested receive distance learning. |
| What rules apply to educational institutions? |
At adult education centres, adult education institutions and other public or private institutions of education, further education and training, face-to-face events may take place in compliance with the hygiene regulations as long as the 7-day incidence value is below 200 per 100,000 inhabitants. |
| What rules apply to universities & universities of applied sciences? |
Seminars and lectures at universities and colleges will mainly be held in digital form in the winter semester 2020/2021. For more information on face-to-face seminars and digital lectures, please contact your university/college. |
| What are the rules for visiting the doctor? |
Screening is also recommended during the corona crisis. |
| What rules apply in contact with people? |
In Bremen, one's 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 restriction. If the 7-day incidence is above 100, a nightly curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. applies and a household may only meet with one other person from outside the household. The home may then only be left for a valid reason. Sports alone are allowed until midnight. Mouth-to-nose protection (FFP-2 or surgical mask) must be worn in all rooms accessible to the public. Masks are also mandatory outdoors in high-traffic areas. Hairdressers are allowed to open under restrictions. Bookshops, flower shops and garden centres are allowed to open with hygiene concepts. Body-related services are to be allowed under restrictions. Appointment shopping should soon be possible again in the retail trade if the incidence is below 100. |
| What rules apply to sporting activities? |
Recreational 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 one's own household. |
| What rules apply to cultural events? |
Cultural and leisure facilities will remain closed, including theatres and concert halls, cinemas, amusement parks, swimming and fun pools. When the infection situation eases, the federal states should be allowed to reopen them. Playgrounds are open, hygiene and distance rules must be observed. Wholesale and retail trade will remain open under increased hygiene requirements. |
| What rules apply to hotel and restaurant visits? |
From 2 November, restaurants, bars, clubs, discos, pubs and the like will be closed. Restaurants must remain closed until 20 December. Further regulations are to be discussed in mid-December. The delivery or collection of food for consumption at home is permitted. There is a nocturnal spear hour and a ban on selling alcohol between 10 pm and 6 am. Hotels may only provide overnight accommodation for necessary and expressly non-tourist purposes. It is recommended to avoid skiing holidays until 10 January. |
| 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? |
In local and long-distance traffic, the wearing of a mouth and nose cover is mandatory. |
| What rules apply in hospitals and nursing homes? |
The homes and hospitals are open to visitors again. |
| 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 fever above 38 degrees, severe cough and flu-like symptoms must stay at home. It is then recommended to contact the paediatrician. As soon as the child has been symptom-free for 24 hours, he or she is allowed to return to the day care centre/school. Children with a simple cold and occasional cough can continue to attend the day care centre/school. |