students learn in small groups, in the German Public masks are used in some cases compulsory, and Apps voluntarily, the economic consequences are cushioned in Europe as well as from different disciplines that stem scientists Leopoldina, the new normal with the Coronavirus.
the recommendations of The national Academy had been expected, German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke of a “very important study”.
on Easter Monday, the coveted 18-page paper was uploaded, it was overloaded the website in Halle / Saale-based Academy, and temporarily not reachable.
How much of public life is possible?
The easing of the restrictions, the scientists will depend on three factors: The new infections are stabilizing at a low level, clinics reserve capacity form and the normal supply, and the citizens, stick to well-known measures of protection such as the distance rules, and wear a Mask.
first, the retail and the restaurant could open again, authorities and businesses to resume their traffic. Also, travel could take place with adequate protection measures. To do this, the Leopoldina recommends a mask of duty, “in certain areas, such as the public passenger transport”. If there is sufficient distance for cultural and sports activities take place again. A continuous Monitoring of the Infection is essential.
Is soon to return to the schools possible?
For a month the schools are closed in the country – and the Homeschooling with some hastily cobbled together materials does vary from case to case well. “The reopening of the educational institutions should, as soon as humanly possible”, it is said, therefore, in the Leopoldina paper. First, basic schools could be opened gradually, starting with the highest class levels. If a sufficiently large class rooms are available, could come together up to 15 children per group.
In secondary schools, it could run similar to priority audits have there. Universities and colleges would be carried out in the summer semester largely in the digital space. “All measures are to be implemented on a longer period of time in compliance with the requirements of Hygiene, the distance, mouth-nose protection, testing and the consequence of the quarantine,” write the Leopoldina members.
How to monitor the spread?
The scientists speak of a “tightrope walk”: Every so urgently required step in the direction of normality is fraught with the danger of the case numbers that the health care system to its limits.
so Far, the continued progression of the epidemic in Germany, especially through the “symptom-driven data collection” documents – meaning, were Tested, particularly people who showed symptoms. The scientists propose that, to complement the surveys by representative and regional test series. dpa, According to the scientists, the children of the higher primary classes should go back into the schools
in addition to acute testing of suspected Infected should also be checked, who is already immune to the Virus, so after surviving the disease has formed antibodies. Of these, the scientists are more reliable promise of short-term forecasts, on the basis of which the policy might be close to learn what effects certain actions have.
the Corona App?
The paper mentioned in the next report, as South Korea has, on the basis of mobile phone location data the spread of the Coronavirus post and calls for similar projects on a voluntary Basis in Germany: “This would increase the precision of currently available models, in particular to allow a context-dependent, spatial resolution, and thus a differentiated prediction of the pandemic history,” the scientists write.
put on the “digital data donation”, which go far beyond movement profiles In one App-to-date surveys on the health of the population could be started, a Fitness Tracker could provide data from which to draw conclusions on a possible COVID-19-disorder could.
the Pandemic, control of non-empties in mass digital Surveillance, data should in principle be anonymized, and after the expiry of a period of time deleted – data protection-independent Trustee could guards.
How psychic consequences can be mitigated?
The Corona-crisis demands of the population is mentally much. Therefore, the researchers recommend that clear communication and to promote a responsible handling of the Situation. Hotlines and counselling services should be expanded. The paper commends, in this context, the measures in France, where supermarkets and pharmacies calls for domestic violence and other family emergencies have been established.
What about the economy?
First of all, measures in the forefront, to help ensure that the upcoming recession is as mild as possible, according to the scientists. The paper also mentions the measures taken by the government already, including short-time work, cash grants and Tax deferrals. At the European level, we agreed on a Corona-rescue package, but not on the currently hotly debated Corona-Bonds.
The reconstruction of the economy after the Corona-crisis, the scientists refer to as a “historic opportunity” for sustainability: “building a climate-friendly economy and a consistent mobility and agriculture, turning to set significant impulses for Innovation and growth.” As the measures you recommend CO2-pricing, a focus on hydrogen technologies, as well as a Reform of the electricity market.
Who is behind the proposals?
The Leopoldina since 2008 under the patronage of the Federal President, a forerunner of today’s national Academy, was founded in 1652. In the now published third-party opinion on the Coronavirus pandemic, scientists such as the economy, have helped researchers Clemens Fuest, the sociologist Armin Nassehi, the psychologist Klaus Fiedler, and the President of the Leopoldina, Gerald Haug. Overall, the working group included 24 men and two women.
it is Important to emphasise that it is only suggestions – the final decisions are made by politicians, and is responsible for. On Wednesday, the Minister presidents of the Länder want to unlock together with the Chancellor in a Telephone on further action. With trembling voice speaks Intensive care Nurse from Heinsberg about their helplessness PCP With trembling voice speaks Intensive care Nurse from Heinsberg about their helplessness
*The contribution “of the Leopoldina, the German Corona could everyday life,” published by Deutsche Welle. Contact with the executives here.
