*Germany's right-wing AfD called it "A compulsory vaccination entering through the backdoor."
The cold vaccination obligation is driven by the behavior of the vaccinated people, economic pressure on companies with public traffic, and the wish that the whole shit may finally be over (herd immunity).
Meanwhile, the vaccination campaign continues. Around 43 percent, i.e., two out of five Germans, have received their first jab, while 18 percent have already been fully vaccinated, including many particularly vulnerable or exposed fellow citizens.
Here is an old man's privilege. Last Saturday chez Toni's on Münsterplatz.
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In most other European countries, the situation is improving too.
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Corona incidence related to age: young people, and, in particular, children
between the age of 10 to 14, stick out.
Presently, going to the restaurant even for a drink is impossible for persons who don't fulfill one of three conditions. 1. Being fully vaccinated, 2. Having recovered, or 3. Showing the receptionist a negative Corona quick test result not older than 24 hours. In German this is known as the three G rule: geimpft, genesen, getestet.
Last Wednesday, I invited a good friend and my daughter to an asparagus lunch at Oberkirch's on Mūnsterplatz. Our party of three was an interesting combination:
- Red Baron has been fully vaccinated since February 11, counting an additional two weeks from the date of my second jab.
- My recovered daughter tested positive last year on December 9 and again on December 22! Even the health authorities could not explain why she was still Corona positive 13 days after her first test.
- Our friend had a quick test made just before lunch.
When she arrived at the restaurant, it turned out that the test center had used yesterday's form. She had to return where, with many excuses, the center issued her a correct certificate. Lunch started with a slight delay and one additional drink. Crazy.
With an incidence rate as low as 34 per 100,000, why can't the authorities go back to last year's rule?: Outdoor gastronomy is possible with three people from three households, distances observed, but no other strings attached.
The German Hotel and Restaurant Association (DEHOGA) stated, "We expect inspection and testing requirements to be eliminated for outdoor restaurant service. It cannot be that restrictions for indoor retailers are removed, while restaurateurs must make such a huge effort in their beer gardens."
Lagniappe: My daughter's "recovery" is valid for six months, i.e., until June 9 or 22? She will get her second jab on June 2, i.e., she will be regarded as fully vaccinated only on June 16.
Let us hope that receptionists will accept the later date. Otherwise, my daughter will be deprived of any gastronomy for a whole week in June. Corona madness.
Presently, going to the restaurant even for a drink is impossible for persons who don't fulfill one of three conditions. 1. Being fully vaccinated, 2. Having recovered, or 3. Showing the receptionist a negative Corona quick test result not older than 24 hours. In German this is known as the three G rule: geimpft, genesen, getestet.
Last Wednesday, I invited a good friend and my daughter to an asparagus lunch at Oberkirch's on Mūnsterplatz. Our party of three was an interesting combination:
- Red Baron has been fully vaccinated since February 11, counting an additional two weeks from the date of my second jab.
- My recovered daughter tested positive last year on December 9 and again on December 22! Even the health authorities could not explain why she was still Corona positive 13 days after her first test.
- Our friend had a quick test made just before lunch.
When she arrived at the restaurant, it turned out that the test center had used yesterday's form. She had to return where, with many excuses, the center issued her a correct certificate. Lunch started with a slight delay and one additional drink. Crazy.
With an incidence rate as low as 34 per 100,000, why can't the authorities go back to last year's rule?: Outdoor gastronomy is possible with three people from three households, distances observed, but no other strings attached.
The German Hotel and Restaurant Association (DEHOGA) stated, "We expect inspection and testing requirements to be eliminated for outdoor restaurant service. It cannot be that restrictions for indoor retailers are removed, while restaurateurs must make such a huge effort in their beer gardens."
Lagniappe: My daughter's "recovery" is valid for six months, i.e., until June 9 or 22? She will get her second jab on June 2, i.e., she will be regarded as fully vaccinated only on June 16.
Let us hope that receptionists will accept the later date. Otherwise, my daughter will be deprived of any gastronomy for a whole week in June. Corona madness.
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