Germany's Günther justifies fresh travel regulations within the country
In the midst of the ongoing pandemic, Schleswig-Holstein, a federal state in Germany, has implemented a new regulation for overnight stays for guests from coronavirus risk areas within the country. The Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein, Daniel Günther, has defended this move, considering it reasonable and more comprehensible.
The new regulation, which is currently being enforced, requires guests to present a negative coronavirus test before they can stay overnight. This rule applies to at least twelve federal states, with Daniel Günther hoping for more to join. If a negative test is not presented, an overnight ban is enforced.
Daniel Günther believes that, in these corona times, asking for a negative test before an overnight stay is not too much to ask. He is quoted as saying, "The only prerequisite you have to meet is a negative test, and I think, in corona times, that's really not too much to ask."
The reason Schleswig-Holstein agreed to the new rulebook is that Berlin is now "finally also enforcing tough regulations." This new regulation encourages states with hotspots to take measures to reduce the number of coronavirus cases.
It is important to note that travel is still allowed in Schleswig-Holstein or other federal states, but a negative test is required for overnight stays. This regulation does not prevent travel within the state or other federal states.
Germany has reinstated border controls since September 2024, primarily to manage security and migration issues. However, there is no explicit recent information indicating that specific COVID-19 travel restrictions or quarantine rules are still being enforced for guests from high-risk areas within Germany or for entry into Germany based on COVID-19 status alone.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information on COVID-19 travel policies, it is advisable to consult official German government or state health authority websites directly.
[1] German Government Website: [Link] [2] Schleswig-Holstein State Health Authority Website: [Link] [3] European Union Travel Information: [Link]
(Image: Daniel Günther, via dts Nachrichtenagentur)
The new policy-and-legislation for overnight stays in Schleswig-Holstein extends to at least twelve federal states, with other regions potentially considering the same, as Minister-President Daniel Günther hopes for more joins. This politics, prompted by the ongoing pandemic, requires guests to present a negative coronavirus test before they can stay overnight, thus playing a role in general-news related to COVID-19 measures.
