Currents Winter 2020 Vol 36, No. IV | Page 5

An Important Statement from the Board

An Important

Statement

From the Board

COVID-19 Regulations from December 1 , 2020
Hamburg tightened its coronavirus regulations in December to further reduce the critical number of infections in the city and to avoid a resurgence in the end-of-year holiday season . The new rules apply from December 1 to December 20 , when the Hamburg Senate will reconvene . To make holiday planning easier , the senate has also announced a temporary relaxing of the rules for the period from Christmas to New Year ’ s Day .
Most private meetings of more than five persons from , at most , two households are now prohibited . All measures to contain the virus may change on short notice . You can read the current Hamburg guidelines for containing the coronavirus in detail in German here . This page is always updated to show the current regulations . In English , a shorter version is available here .
We would ask you to respect these guidelines when planning activities for yourself and the club , for your own safety and that of others .
Rules for Events and Activities The general rule for any meetup is to follow the German “ AHA ” rule : avoid physical contact with persons outside your own household and maintain physical distancing of 1.5 meters unless circumstances prevent it . Practice strict hygiene : wash and disinfect your hands and contact surfaces often , and sneeze into your elbow . Wear a mask (“ Alltagsmaske ”) in all designated spaces ; this now includes the space in front of stores and in parking lots .
Curfews and place restrictions may apply to all types of events .
Rules for Private Events and Meetups All private events and meetings , both indoors and outdoors , are now limited to five people from , at most , two households . Adequate ventilation is essential for indoor safety . This rule includes private meetups in spaces like parks .
Extended families , including patchwork families , are exempt from this rule . There are also a few exceptions , like birthday parties for children under 12 .
Rules for Restaurants , Cafes , Bars , and Clubs These are now closed ; restaurants and cafes may offer food to go .
Rules for Commercial / Public Events ( sports , religious or political events , cinemas , theaters , concerts , etc .) These venues are currently closed .
Exceptions for Christmas and New Year Holidays From December 23-January 1 more family members and close friends can meet up . There is a limit of 10 people from , at most , four households ; children under 14 are exempt from the count . It is recommended that people self-quarantine several days before the holiday meetup to avoid passing on an infection . Hotel stays are possible for , at most , two nights for family visits .
This year there will be no public fireworks shows . Private use of fireworks is allowed but may be prohibited in certain areas .
www . awchamburg . org 5