Berlin news update: Friday, February 19
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Berlin Mayor Michael Müller has criticised people refusing to have the Astrazeneca Covid-19 vaccine. Photo: IMAGO / Francesco Rossi
Mayor demands revised vaccine priorities following AstraZeneca row, legal case against pop-up bike lanes dropped
Tagesspiegel in an interview yesterday. The comments come after numerous reports from across Germany that significant numbers of people who are entitled to the UK-developed shot are refusing to have it due to unfounded fears about efficacy and side effects. I would get vaccinated with AstraZeneca immediately, Müller said, and proposed that the unwanted jabs could be offered to teachers or police officers instead. The AstraZeneca vaccine is currently being offered to medical staff and care workers under the age of 65.
Berlin news update: Monday, February 15
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Thousands took to ice on Berlinâs frozen lakes and canals over the weekend. Photo: IMAGO / Hohlfeld
Berliners take to the ice under police watch, Müller promises easing of lockdown rulesÂ
The police were out in force again today as thousands took to ice on Berlinâs frozen lakes and canals. At the weekend police helicopters were seen flying low over the ice at Müggelsee, Lietzensee and the Rummelsburger Bucht, with dramatic footage from Saturday showing an aircraft hovering metres over the heads of walkers and skaters. Several people have reportedly fallen through the ice, including a man and his one-year-old baby when the ice gave way as they were walking on the Schlachtensee lake on Saturday. The pair were airlifted to hospital. Meanwhile police broke up an impromptu rave on the Landwehrcanal in Kreuzberg on Sunday afternoon after dozens of people gathered on the ice to dance. The DJ was subsequentl
Berlin news update: Friday, February 12
Schools to reopen to some pupils, outdoor drinking ban relaxed, Covid variant forces hospital closure
Berlinâs schools will begin opening to pupils from February 22, starting with years one to three. According to an agreement reached by senators on Thursday night, pupils will be taught on alternate days to ensure social distancing while compulsory attendance is to remain suspended, meaning that parents are not legally required to send their children to school. Starting the same day, attendance at the cityâs
Kitas may also be increased: day nurseries will be allowed to open at up to 60 percent of normal capacity, meaning children with language support needs and those about to start school will be allowed back.Â
Berlin news update: Monday, January 11
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Berlin s government has committed â¬3.3 million to clean up the city s streets this year. Photo: Leon Seibert / Unsplash
15-kilometre travel limit planned, all Covid traffic lights on red, Müller admits schools mistakes
Tagesspiegel reports. According to the strategy agreed by the federal government and state leaders this month, an index of 200 or above requires the introduction of a citywide ban on people travelling further than 15 kilometres outside Berlin. Journeys excluded from the rule include going to work, visits to the doctor and emergencies. The Senat is due to finalise the measure at a session on Tuesday.