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The cornerstones are in place: This is what the pandemic plan for autumn looks like
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News in August that moves us: Decisions in the Corona autumn are up to the federal states +++ Every second company complains about a shortage of skilled workers.
The most important news in the BRIGITTE ticker
What moves the world? What moves the BRIGITTE editors? In this ticker we summarize the most important news for you in July.
August 4, 2022
The draft for the new Infection Protection Act is ready
The cornerstones for the new Infection Protection Act for the fall of the pandemic are hard-fought. Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) would certainly have liked to have imposed a general mask requirement indoors from autumn, but the FDP rejected this. The compromise: the decision-making power is shifted to the federal states. The concept is divided into “winter tires”, i.e. the general rules set by the federal or state governments, and “snow chains”, i.e. the tightening measures if the situation becomes acute.
Under “Winter tires”, the federal government orders that travelers in long-distance and air traffic must wear an FFP2 mask, and staff must wear at least a medical mask. When visiting hospitals and care facilities, an FFP2 mask must still be worn and a test must be taken. Exceptions to the test: “Freshly” vaccinated or recovered people (maximum three months ago). The countries decide whether a mask should continue to be worn on public transport and generally indoors, restaurants and schools.
The “snow chains” are used when there is a specific threat to the health system. In this case, the federal government orders the wearing of a mask indoors and restaurants and testing before a visit. A mask requirement and the distance requirement should also apply at outdoor events.
August 2, 2022
Every second company complains about a shortage of skilled workers
Whether retail, construction or service providers – in Germany there is a lack of skilled workers. According to a survey by the Munich ifo Institute, 49.7 percent of companies were affected in July. “More and more companies are having to scale back their business because they simply can’t find enough staff,” says ifo labor market expert Stefan Sauer. The previous record was 43.6 percent in April this year.
At 54.2 percent, the services sector is most affected by the shortage of skilled workers, followed by manufacturing with 44.5 percent of companies complaining about a shortage. Among them are food manufacturers with 58.1 percent. Retail was hit at 41.9 percent, construction at 39.3 percent, and wholesale saw a shortage at 36.3 percent of businesses.
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That was the news in July.
Sources used: ifo.de, twitter.de