Germany's new reopening strategy gets cautious approval
Culture
Similar rules also apply to museums and art galleries. In most states they will be allowed to open under certain conditions or by appointment.
In some states, the regional seven-day incidence remains the benchmark.
It could be a while before the cultural institutions reopen as they need time to implement coronavirus safety guidelines first.
COVID-19 lockdown: artists in Germany share their fears
Cristina Gomez Godoy, solo oboist
The Berlin-based musician was supposed to star in a prestigious solo concert tour this season before the pandemic hit. Now, most of her performances are either not happening or are being streamed online. "It's not the same as playing in front of an audience — we're not giving this experience to the public and the public to us," she says, while hoping for changes in the months to come.