COVID: German Cabinet signs off on rules for autumn and winter 24.08.2022

Deutsche Welle | Aug 24, 2022 at 2:00 AM
  • Germany’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved a package of pandemic restrictions set to come into force on October 1 should it clear parliament in the coming weeks.
  • The concept approved by Cabinet is unchanged from the concept first put forward by Lauterbach and Buschmann early in August.
  • Masks will be required for visitors at hospitals and care homes, as will a negative COVID-19 test from the previous 24 hours.