The coefficient of infection by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which is denoted by the letter “R” in Germany has been declining steadily for nearly a month. On the eve of the Robert Koch Institute reported that the R-factor dropped to a value of 0.7

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In this regard, the German government began to ease restrictive measures. As reported by Deutsche Welle on Monday, may 4, the country began the second phase of easing restrictions imposed in mid-March due to coronavirus

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The number of confirmed cases of infection with coronavirus new type in Germany exceeded 165.6 thousand died almost 6,8 thousand people. But recovered more 132,7 thousands of patients.

Thus, on 4 may in Germany is a little over 26 thousand infected with the novel coronavirus.

The coefficient of infection by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which is denoted by the letter “R” at the beginning of March in Germany was 1.3. Purpose imposed quarantine restrictions in the country was the reduction of R to values less than one (if R is less than unity, so one carrier of the virus infects less than one person). In April, during the month the ratio was at 1. And last week, the Robert Koch Institute reported that the R-factor dropped to a value of 0.7.

Therefore, the German government began to ease restrictive measures. As reported by Deutsche Welle on Monday, may 4, the country began the second phase of easing restrictions imposed in mid-March.

The first stage of relaxation of restrictive measures began after the Easter holidays. Since April 20, resumed the work of the small shops area of 800 square meters. Re-opened bookstores, showrooms and shops selling and repairing bicycles.

Now, in many Federal States open shopping malls, large branches of Department stores. Allowed to resume hairdressing. Hundreds of thousands of students return to school, and churches, mosques and synagogues are open again for the believers. Many cities have also opened museums, exhibitions, zoos and Botanical gardens.

In Saxony-Anhalt are now allowed appointments of up to five people while respecting the minimum distance of 1,5 meters that allows to resume, in particular, sports clubs and holding various educational events. In the remaining 15 länder remains in force a ban on meetings of more than two people.

In some lands, in particular Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia and Rhineland-Palatinate were allowed to open all shops and shopping centres whatever the size of their retail space. Easing of restrictive measures is in strict compliance with the rules of hygiene, distance and other recommendations with the aim to prevent a second wave of coronavirus infection.

In many Federal States resumed full-time teaching in classes, which next year will have to pass the final exams and the last – the fourth classes in primary schools. Final year students returned to school in April. In all cases we are talking about a much reduced schedule, the learning process continues partially remotely. Other classes continue to study completely remotely.

Another weakening of the restrictive measures was agreed on 30 April during the videoconference of the Federal government and land authorities. In particular, it was allowed to open a street playgrounds.

And may 6 is expected to open kindergartens and sports clubs. On the same day should be removed the limitation on the holding of matches of the football Bundesliga.

The next step after that will be the decision on the opening of restaurants, cafes and hotels.