Currents Summer 2021 Vol 37, No. II | Page 5

An Important

Statement

From the Board

COVID-19 REGULATIONS , AUGUST 20 , 2021
Sports Up to 30 adults may participate in group sports outdoors with distancing or indoors one person per 10 square meters of gym space ( with 3G testing and contact tracing ). Outdoor swimming is allowed with testing and contact tracing . There are no restrictions on children ’ s sports .
Rules for Private Events and Meet-Ups All private events and meetings outside of the family are limited to 10 people outdoors and 5 people indoors from any number of households . Fully vaccinated people and children under 14 are exempt from this rule . If more than 10 people gather indoors , the same rules as cultural events with no seating plans apply .
Social distancing of 1.5 meters is still the rule in all other social situations . Adequate ventilation is essential for indoor safety and at-home rapid test kits are recommended for indoor meet-ups . This rule includes private meet-ups in spaces like parks . Some areas of the city have restrictions on the consumption of alcohol at certain times .
Dining Ten people from different households plus children may sit together , and contact data must be provided ( with the Luca app or a similar method ). No pre-testing is necessary .
Indoor Dining Indoor dining will be allowed until 23:00 . The 3G system applies ( Geimpfte or Genesene or Getestete ): you must present proof of full vaccination , recovery , or a recent test . Contact data must be provided .
Cultural Events Theater openings , concerts , and outdoor ( 500 people ) or indoor ( 100 people ) cultural and sporting events are now allowed . Outdoor dancing events are now allowed for up to 250 people . These all require pre-registration , strict seating plans , 3G testing , and contact tracing .
Venues Museums , botanical gardens , zoos , and memorials are now open with contact tracing and limitations on visitor numbers . Testing is no longer required .
Hotels Hotels may now open at full capacity . There is a testing requirement every 72 hours in addition to contact tracing and masking requirements . Indoor restaurants are open to hotel guests only .
Shops All stores may open without a pre-testing requirement if contact tracing is in place . The number of customers is limited , depending on the size of the store .
Testing Requirements Antigen tests ( Schnelltests ) are being offered at many locations in the city at no personal cost until October 11 , when there will be a charge for the test . In most cases , the testing requirement is also fulfilled with proof of full vaccination ( Impfpass ) or recovery . An antigen test is now valid for up to 48 hours .
Masking Medical masks ( surgical masks or KN95 / FFP2 masks ) are no longer mandatory in parks if physical distancing is possible . Masks are still mandatory for everyone aged 14 and older in public transportation , in stores and markets , in places of worship , in public offices , and in medical treatment centers , as well as in all offices , places of business , and public buildings .
Tours Guided tours are allowed for groups of 20 outdoors and 10 indoors . Indoor tours require testing , contact tracing , and masks .
Vaccination For more information , click here .
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