Covid-19 rules
All the latest news and practical advice about Covid-19 rules in Germany.
Germany to repeal last protective measures against Covid-19
Three years after Germany introduced a series of protective measures against the coronavirus, the last are set to be repealed on Friday.
Germany to drop mask mandate in trains and buses from February 2nd
Germany will end the requirement to wear face masks on long-distance trains and buses from February 2nd as the coronavirus pandemic loosened its grip on the country, authorities announced on Friday.
Several German states to drop Covid masks on public transport in February
A number of German states are set to remove mandatory masks on public transport at the start of February, while the Health Minister has indicated that masks on long-distance trains could end sooner than expected.
Germany to require Covid test for China arrivals
Germany said Thursday it would ask arrivals from China for a negative coronavirus test as infections rose steeply following Beijing's abrupt decision to lift strict restrictions.
When will German states drop compulsory masks on public transport?
Some German states have already got rid of the masking requirement on public transport, while others are planning to keep them - at least until mid-February. Here's the latest.
German doctors call for Covid restrictions on China arrivals
German public health officials want to see EU-wide Covid travel restrictions on people arriving from China due to the uncertain coronavirus situation.
Is the EU likely to reinstate Covid travel restrictions?
A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in Brussels to discuss the latest Covid situation in China - so could this mark the return of vaccine passports and travel restrictions?
Germany urges EU Covid variant checks for China arrivals
Germany currently sees no need to impose routine tests on arrivals from China, but is seeking a coordinated system to monitor variants across European airports, said health minister Karl Lauterbach on Friday.
Will Covid measures end sooner than expected in Germany?
With prominent virologists declaring the pandemic 'over,' calls for an end to mask-wearing rules and other Covid measures are growing louder in Germany. Could we soon see an end to masks on buses and trains - and no obligation to isolate?
Calls to end Covid measures as top German virologist declares pandemic 'over'
Top virologist Christian Dorsten believes that the Covid pandemic has moved into an endemic phase, prompting some politicians to call for an end to the current protective measures in Germany.
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.
Bavaria signals end to compulsory masks on public transport
Bavaria's state premier Markus Söder (CSU) has announced plans for a "prompt" end to mandatory masks on buses and trains.
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.
German opposition leader calls for official end to pandemic next year
Christian Democrat leader Friedrich Merz says Germany should dispense with its remaining Covid rules by spring.
Two German states stop enforcing mandatory Covid-19 isolation
People infected with Covid-19 in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg will no longer have to go into isolation as of Wednesday.
Will Germany get rid of masks in public transport?
One German state has announced it will not continue the mask requirement on buses and trains beyond the end of the year. But will other Bundesländer follow suit?
Four German states poised to end mandatory Covid isolation
Since the start of the pandemic, people with proven Covid infections have had to self-isolate at home for several days. That's now set to change as a handful of German states lift their mandatory isolation rules.
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.
Are German states poised to bring back uniform Covid measures?
German health ministers are meeting on Monday amid calls to coordinate Covid measures across the German states. Could they be set to bring back uniform mask-wearing and testing rules?
Which German states are planning to bring back masks indoors?
With Covid infections once again on the rise, German states like Berlin are considering bringing in stricter Covid rules. So what changes to current measures could we see - and when?
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.
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.
Germany to bring in new Covid rules ahead of 'difficult' winter
With infection numbers shooting up once again in Germany, states are set to bring in a new set of Covid measures on October 1st.