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First German states scrap face masks on public transport

Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt will drop the mask requirement on public transport and other German states could soon follow.

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Germany to scrap €3 Covid tests

From Saturday, the German government will no longer finance €3 Covid tests. In certain cases, however, free tests will continue to be available.

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EXPLAINED: What will the Covid situation look like in Germany this winter?

Covid infection numbers are currently falling in Germany, but this could change as temperatures begin to drop. Here’s what we know so far about what the coming winter will look like.

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What will new Omicron variants mean for Covid infection numbers in Germany?

A new Omicron sub-variant – nicknamed  "Hellhound" - could soon spread quickly in Germany, according to forecasts.

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What should I do if I get Covid in Germany?

The rules around Covid infections in Germany have changed a lot over the last year, and many people are wondering what they should do if they catch Covid now. We've put together a guide to the latest rules.

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German health minister urges states to bring back mask-wearing indoors

Germany’s Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SDP) has urged states to reintroduce mask requirements for indoor spaces due to high Covid-19 infection numbers, while launching his Ministry's new Covid campaign on Friday.

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Which Covid rules are likely to return to Germany in autumn?

With the current, scaled-back Covid measures due to expire on September 23rd, the German government is discussing a successor to the Infection Protection Act. We break down which measures are likely – and unlikely – to reappear in autumn.