For all businesses and private individuals who want to celebrate. We are collecting the facts about Berlin here and explaining what currently applies in connection with the coronavirus crisis. What do companies need to consider if they want to celebrate their anniversary? Is this possible in times of COVID-19?
Berlin and Corona, what applies in the city?
Gradual easing of restrictions in Berlin: The Berlin Senate is continuing its gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions. As of Saturday, 27 June 2020, the contact restrictions for private individuals that have existed for months and had already been somewhat relaxed in the meantime have been completely lifted.
Events in Berlin are permitted again
The Berlin Senate has agreed on a phased plan. This also makes larger events possible again, such as cultural events, trade fairs, specialty markets, sporting events, business meetings or commercial leisure activities.
How many participants are permitted per event in enclosed spaces?
In Berlin, up to 300 participants are permitted in enclosed spaces until 31 July.
From 1 August up to 500 participants
From 1 September up to 750 participants
From 1 October up to 1,000 participants.
How many participants are permitted per event in the open air?
According to the plan of the Berlin Senate, events outdoors may include up to 1,000 participants until 1 September and up to 5,000 participants thereafter.
The above maximum numbers also apply to private and family events, according to the Senate. However, this does not apply to demonstrations or religious services. The numbers for these have already been relaxed. What remains prohibited: singing. Events in recent weeks have shown that the risk of infection under coronavirus conditions is too high.
Face mask requirements – is there anything new?
For the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19 and the introduction of the face mask requirement, there are now checks in Berlin. This was not the case before. The BVG – Berlin’s public transport operator – has also decided to carry out checks. Anyone travelling on the underground, bus or tram without a face mask risks a fine. Passengers travelling on buses and trains without a face mask have been liable to a fine of between €50 and €500 since 27 June 2020.
The AHA rules continue to apply in Berlin
This stands for Abstand (distance), Hygiene (hygiene) and Atemschutz (face masks). You can find more information about the distance and hygiene rules in Berlin here.
Distance: The minimum distance of 1.5 metres from other people must continue to be maintained. However, there are exceptions in certain areas: these include healthcare and nursing, as well as schools and day-care centres, hairdressers or situations where space is tight, such as on buses, trains or in cars.
Hygiene: Frequent and thorough hand washing is not explicitly mentioned, but continues to apply to prevent possible smear infections.
Face masks: This refers to the mandatory face mask requirement.
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