| What are the rules for day care centres? |
Daycare facilities are open regardless of incidence. Please inform yourself at the respective facilities. For working parents who have to look after their children (under 12 years of age) at home due to daycare and school closures, there is the so-called child 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 primary schools? |
Schools are in alternate instruction. If the incidence rises to 165, students return to distance learning. However, there is no attendance requirement. Further information: https://www.coronavirus.sachsen.de/wir-gegen-corona-8251.html For working parents who have to look after their children (under 12 years of age) at home due to daycare 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? |
Schools are in alternate instruction. If the incidence rises to 165, students return to distance learning. Students are to be tested twice a week. However, there is no attendance requirement. For more information: https://www.coronavirus.sachsen.de/wir-gegen-corona-8251.html |
| What rules apply to educational institutions? |
Please refer to the website of your educational institution. |
| What rules apply to universities & universities of applied sciences? |
Seminars and lectures of the universities and colleges will take place in digital form in the summer semester 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? |
It is recommended that preventive medical checkups continue to be carried out. In case of acute symptoms of respiratory diseases (such as rhinitis, cough, sore throat, runny nose, etc.) it is strongly recommended to stay at home. Sick leave is sometimes possible online, contact your family doctor by telephone. |
| What rules apply in contact with people? |
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 limit. From an incidence of 100, a household plus one other person is allowed to meet. Contact restrictions may vary depending on the incidence value: For more information: https://www.coronavirus.sachsen.de/wir-gegen-corona-8251.html |
| What rules apply to sporting activities? |
Individual sports are allowed alone, in pairs or with your household. From March 8 at an incidence of 50 to 100, a maximum of 5 people from two households are allowed to meet for outdoor sports. Children are allowed to meet for sports in a maximum group size of 20. If the incidence is less than 50, up to 10 people may meet for non-contact outdoor sports. For more information: https://www.coronavirus.sachsen.de/wir-gegen-corona-8251.html |
| What rules apply to cultural events? |
Playgrounds are open, hygiene and distance rules must be observed. From 8 March at an incidence of 50 to 100, museums, galleries, botanical gardens and zoos with appointment bookings may open to visitors. At an incidence of 100, cultural and recreational facilities will be closed. Further information: https://www.coronavirus.sachsen.de/wir-gegen-corona-8251.html |
| What rules apply to hotel and restaurant visits? |
Restaurants and cafés must remain closed, pick-up of food and consumption at home is allowed. If the 7-day incidence is below 100 If the incidence is stable below 100, holiday homes and campsites will be allowed to receive guests again, and if the incidence is below 50, guesthouses and hotels will also be allowed. Relaxations for outdoor dining are also to be sought, depending on incidence levels. Further information: https://www.coronavirus.sachsen.de/wir-gegen-corona-8251.html |
| 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, people should refrain from staying in closed rooms with a lot of public traffic. Decisions on when large-scale events will be possible again have yet to be made. |
| What rules apply to local and long-distance transport? |
Wearing a medical mask (OP or FFP2 mask) is mandatory in public transport. This is consistently checked by the regulatory authorities and sanctioned if necessary. It is recommended to refrain from unnecessary journeys by public transport. |
| What rules apply in hospitals and nursing homes? |
People in need of care and sick people are particularly at risk in the pandemic. Special protective measures will be taken for old people's homes. The Federal Government has to provide medical protective masks and to bear the costs of the rapid tests. Staff will be compulsorily tested several times a week. In order to protect vulnerable groups, visits are allowed, but these should be limited to one permanent person if possible and a negative coronal test may have to be presented. Please check with the appropriate facilities before planning a visit. |
| What are the rules for visiting places of worship? |
Worship services are permitted under special hygiene conditions. Minimum distance must be maintained and masks are required throughout. Congregational singing is prohibited. If space is limited, registration is requested. An event with more than 10 people must be registered at least 2 days in advance with the responsible public order office. This does not apply to religious and ideological communities that have submitted a hygiene concept. |
| What rules apply to children with cold symptoms? |
Children with symptoms such as coughing, fever, diarrhoea or vomiting are not allowed to go to school. If they show these symptoms for more than 2 days, they are not allowed back to school until they have been without symptoms for 2 days. |