Covid Germany, new restrictions: sports and private meetings, what changes

In Germany, the German Prime Minister, Olaf Scholz, has announced a series of restrictions – also valid for those vaccinated and cured of Covid – which will come into force in a week, including the obligation to play sporting events behind closed doors. Read also In a press conference that was held after a meeting between the federal government and the regional governments of the 16 Laender, Scholz explained that the new rules are meant to dissuade people from attending large parties on New Year’s Eve. “Now is not the time for parties in large groups,” said the chancellor, confirming that a maximum of ten people will be imposed for private meetings, excluding children under 14 from the account. Access to restaurants remains limited to people who can prove they have been vaccinated or cured. Furthermore, starting from 28 December, the presence of spectators at sporting events, cultural shows, concerts and other large public events will be prohibited. Finally, all discos will be closed.