Germany may again sacrifice tourism to “anti-covid” measures – this is how the Turkish media worriedly commented on the information that from October 1, the Germans will take measures in connection with a new wave of the coronavirus, which is expected in the fall. In particular, Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach said about it. It should be noted that no closures and lockdowns have been mentioned among the activities, but tourism is already worried “just in case”. And if we recall the past 2 years, then such fears are quite appropriate.
“I expect a serious new wave of covid in the fall,” Mr. Lauterbach said, warning the public that they “must be prepared” for possible anti-covid measures in the fall and winter. First of all, we are talking about the return of the mask regime – it was decided to make it mandatory to wear FFP2 type masks on airplanes and long train trips from October 1. Also, it will not be possible to visit medical institutions, in particular hospitals, without a mask and a negative test.
It is also stated that all German states will have the right to take other measures if they deem it necessary. The new measures are planned to continue until April 7, 2023.
It should be noted that at the same time Lauterbach emphasized that there is no question of such measures as a new lockdown or closing borders. But in the tourist environment, the news was received with obvious nervousness.