Friday, November 19, 2021

Alarm Level

Baden-Württemberg's Corona ordinance provides for three levels:

©Landratsamt Bodenseekreis
Basic level: The hospitalization incidence* is below 8.0, and COVID-19 patients occupy no more than 249 intensive care (ICU) beds.
*The number of people per 100,000 in intensive care

On October 28, the state switched to the

Warning level: The hospitalization incidence is higher than 8.0, or COVID-19 patients occupy more than 250 ICU beds.

Everywhere in Germany, the Corona incidence rates are soaring. So on November 17, The Länd had to declare the

Number of people in IC in Baden-Württemberg
showing Warning and Alarm levels (©BZ)
Alarm level: The hospitalization incidence is higher than 12.0, or COVID-19 patients occupy more than 390 ICU beds.

Alarm level red means that the 2G rule (fully vaccinated or recovered) is applied throughout. For unvaccinated people, there are no longer any cultural and sports activities. They are also excluded from visiting restaurants, i.e., they are in a partial lockdown except for visits to doctors, pharmacies, and supermarkets.

In some critical institutions like hospitals, retirement, and nursing homes, the 2G+ rule applies, i.e., for any access, all fully vaccinated people, in addition, need the negative result of a rapid Corona test.

The deteriorating Corona situation has dramatic consequences for Freiburg's Christmas Market, which opened yesterday.

This year, the market spreads across the city center, intending to avoid crowds. Visitors may keep their distance. It takes place without barriers - although masks are compulsory for everyone. In addition, visitors need a wristband for buying and consuming food and drinks. Thirty "scouts" sell these ribbons for one euro apiece.

A scout is checking the vaccination certificate of a visitor (©BZ/Thomas Kunz)
These persons will also be responsible for checking the necessary 2G certificates, wearing masks, and keeping distances.

In two languages:
Without a wristband, no mulled wine
In the area of the Christmas market, posters give the necessary information.

Will all these regulations inspire Christmas feelings?
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