Restaurants must close, and hairdressers as well. Chancellor Merkel and the state premiers agreed on these and other new drastic measures in a telephone conference on Sunday. Those who violate the new rules will be fined by law enforcement authorities.

1. Reduce contact with others to an absolute minimum unless they are living in your household.

2. When in public, a distance of 1.5 meters should be kept at all times whenever possible.

3. Public gatherings of more than two people are banned, but there are exceptions for those living in the same household.

4. Commuting to work, emergency care, necessary shopping, doctor’s appointments, participation in essential meetings, any necessary appointments or testing, helping others or exercising alone outdoors are permitted, along with any other essential activities.

5. Groups of people celebrating in public places, in private apartments or venues are unacceptable. Police will monitor the situation and violations will result in penalties.

6. Gastronomy businesses are to remain closed. Take-out and delivery is still permitted.

7. Service providers such as hairdressers, massage parlors, tattoo studios and similar establishments will be closed. Medically necessary treatments remain possible.

8. In all establishments and especially those open to the public, hygiene regulations and effective protective measures for staff and visitors must be implemented.

9. The measures will remain in place for at least two weeks.

Orig. text: ga.de, with material from dpa
Translation: ck