| What are the rules for day care centres? |
Kitas are in restricted regular operation. If the incidence value rises to 165, daycare centres switch to emergency operation. Please contact the respective facilities for information, as the regulations in the individual regions differ depending on the infection situation. For working parents who have to care for their children (up to the age of 12) at home due to 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? |
Pupils are in alternating lessons. If the incidence value rises to 165, distance learning is ordered. Elementary students are required to test 2x per week if they wish to participate in face-to-face instruction. The attendance requirement is suspended. For working parents who have to take care of their children (under 12 years) at home due to day care 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 secondary schools? |
Pupils are in alternating lessons. If the incidence value rises to 165, distance learning will be arranged. Students are required to test 2x per week if they wish to participate in face-to-face instruction. The attendance requirement is suspended. |
| 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 at universities and colleges will mainly be held in digital form in the summer semester 2021. For more information on face-to-face seminars and digital lectures, please contact your university. |
| What are the rules for visiting the doctor? |
It is recommended that you continue to take preventive medical checkups. 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. With a single incidence of 100, one household plus one additional person applies. If the incidence value rises to 100, one household plus one more person is allowed to meet. Further information: https://ms.sachsen-anhalt.de/themen/gesundheit/aktuell/coronavirus/fragen-und-antworten/ |
| What rules apply to sporting activities? |
Individual sports are allowed alone, in pairs or with your own household. 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://ms.sachsen-anhalt.de/themen/gesundheit/aktuell/coronavirus/fragen-und-antworten/ |
| 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 close. For more information: https://ms.sachsen-anhalt.de/themen/gesundheit/aktuell/coronavirus/fragen-und-antworten/ |
| What rules apply to hotel and restaurant visits? |
Restaurants and cafes must remain closed, pick up of food and eating at home is permitted. Further information: https://ms.sachsen-anhalt.de/themen/gesundheit/aktuell/coronavirus/fragen-und-antworten/ |
| 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 events will be allowed again have yet to be made. Further information: https://ms.sachsen-anhalt.de/themen/gesundheit/aktuell/coronavirus/fragen-und-antworten/ |
| 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 are being taken for homes for the elderly. An FFP2 mask must be worn when coming into contact with residents in a retirement and nursing home and in facilities for people with disabilities. Mandatory testing of staff is carried out several times a week. Visits are permitted to protect vulnerable groups, but these should be limited to one permanent person if possible and a negative coronal test may be required. Please check with the relevant 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 unspecific symptoms, i.e. fever-free with a slight cold or inconspicuous cough, do not have to stay at home. If the symptoms are more severe, they should not go to school. In this case a visit to a doctor is recommended. In case of a negative covid test or no test at all, the child can go back to school and daycare after 24 hours without fever. |