News in the video: Mask requirement for Bavaria

A mask requirement is also introduced in Bavaria. Prime Minister Söder announced this in the following statement: "Bavaria was and is more cautious than other federal states. Yes, we have acted earlier and are also making changes in time. We make it easier in stages, but not at the same time as quickly and hastily as one or others. We control the numbers. We observe the events and react accordingly, depending on how the numbers and the situation will develop.

Restrictions until May 4th

Until May 4, the exit restrictions will be extended. That means the distance requirement remains. There is no relaxation of the distance requirement. Please no group formation. It is still valid. This is by far the most effective measure. Exit restriction or contact lock. Keeping clear is the most important thing. We do not make a hasty cold start at shops and schools. This has to be smartly prepared. Yes, relief makes sense. From an economic perspective too. But we need protection. We need those concepts, it is also important to secure the distance. That means: This week, the President mentioned it, there is a mask requirement. And by the way, you can already feel how many accept it. Not just here in the house, but outside. You can feel it and many are already doing it. So this week is voluntary. But in order for everyone to be able to prepare for this, from next week, when the shops open, with the possibility that more schools will come, we will talk about that right away, we will need a different situation in public transport an increased protective effect. That is why we will make a mouth and nose protection obligation from next week. It is generally called a mask requirement. This applies to all public transport, to all businesses, including those that were previously open and did not have it. "