One of the most important determinants of the spread of coronavirus infection in Germany is the coefficient of the reproduction of infection – the index of R. If it is less than one, then one carrier on average infects less than one person. A few days ago, after an outbreak in a slaughterhouse in gütersloh, the index jumped to 2-3.
Today the situation has stabilized, but problem areas remain. In the country waiting for the arrival of the second wave.
how COVID-19 changed the lives of Berliners, “MK” told a journalist from Germany Ksenia Maximova.
Berlin was the most loyal city in Germany during the quarantine. And quarantine, as such, was not – was only restrictive measures. In Berlin, the mask was mandatory in transport and in stores. Until last week, it was recommendatory. Now, the Senate introduced a fine of 50 to 500 for no mask. The Germans continued to strictly observe social distance. Under my window a little post office. See how people stand from each other a minimum distance of 2 meters, so all of 7 people is half of the street.
– What constraints, in addition to masks that are relevant in Berlin?
In Berlin now a minimum of restrictions. Banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people. Abolished the traditional gay pride parade, but yesterday was the alternative. Only work outdoor pools, others are closed, in the gym showers under the castle, the cinema hasn’t opened yet, the major theatres getting ready for the season. Recently, the “Berliner ensemble” published a photo of the rebuilt hall, so users in social networks laughed: it looked like a mouth with broken teeth!
What they say about the second wave?
the Second wave did not rule. Policy cautious. The foreign Minister said the other day that Europe may again be closed. Now the holiday season, so tourism is a sensitive issue. The entire German Baltic sea was booked in one second! A recent survey of mood in the society showed that, in March, everyone was afraid of the coronavirus, now the majority do not care. But people either refuse to rest, or choose Germany. Now we have a boom in motorhomes, They do not get it!
the EU is open, but the Germans stayed at home…
– Germany undertook an unprecedented campaign of removal of their citizens from around the world. But now from traveling outside the country should be advised to abstain. The foreign Ministry warned that a second such action will not: left – count on yourself. And two weeks ago announced that many still have for this garbage to pay…
I Wonder how the population responded to the outbreak at the factory? Began to eat less meat?
I wouldn’t say that. But there were cases of discrimination against people from these regions, scandals, towhen hotels refused to book rooms for them. Even Merkel has stood up for them that we should not look askance at a man if he’s from Gutersloh, because it does not mean that he is a leper.
the Germans are renowned for their love of order and discipline. But sometimes the instructions reach the point of absurdity!
– it happens. For example, establishments with food were allowed to sell takeaway. But we need to move at least 50 meters. This also applies to the cafe that sells ice cream. But because ice cream melts! Young people bought ice cream cones and sat down with him on the bench next to the cafe. Immediately they were approached by employees of the Department of law and fined each 200 euros! And the authorities of Lower Saxony went further and developed a Protocol of eating ice cream. It says that “when applying this resolution a valid one to lick ice cream (meanwhile without delay keeping away from cafes), thereby to avoid that the ice cream will drop on the clothes or floor. Use the remaining ice cream should be, he went away for 50 meters”!
In Germany were able to survive a small cafe, hairdresser and freelancers – those who because of the pandemic, have left without work?
– All received financial aid. It was enough to send a request via the Internet: enter your information, tax number and put a tick in the box that was left without a livelihood. My friend – a private entrepreneur, the next day listed 9 thousand euros from the budget. Another friend of mine is a musician received 10 thousand. All who applied were from 5 thousand and more, nothing was checked at all. The first reaction was first to help, and then to understand. A small cafe, rentals, salons, numerous freelancers survived thanks to this support. For example, I have a manicure in a small salon which is held by two Russian guy, Such businesses received 25 thousand euros. The guys told me that if not for the money, they would have immediately closed. But the help was given not to cover its own costs, and to conduct business. So some people, whose case is not affected, most likely, the money will have to return.
Pandemic was a time of noble deeds, of mutual aid and support those who are especially hard.
– of Course! In Hamburg, about 250 homeless people temporarily housed in single rooms in urban hotels, to the tramp is able to observe rules of hygiene. The project of a number of charity organizations. And the Berlin hotel Adlon in gratitude gave the heroes of the war with Kovalam – the doctors and nurses at a thousand free nights within its walls. The promotion is valid until March 2021. A touching story happened in Bavaria, when a Junior high school student, remaining one house, called the police and cried in TrouBCU. To him went duty outfit. The police made sure that the child is all right, and made him a sandwich with “Nutella”. “Sometimes the soul just asks for a piece of chocolate,” wrote the guards in his Facebook.
