It is “a matter of justice” for those who have been vaccinated, German Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Wednesday (22/09/2021) in Berlin after a conference with ministers of the German federal states. However, the new regulation will not apply to people who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons.
Some federal states previously decided to stop making up for lost wages during quarantine for people who may or may not be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, the Wednesday meeting of the health ministers of the German federal states is only about drawing up a unified regulation for the whole of Germany and setting the final date for its entry into force.
Responsibility in the fight against the epidemic
“We agree that it is time to set clear rules,” said Bavarian Health Minister and Chairman of the Conference of Health Ministers Klaus Holleczyk of CSU. – Therefore, from November 1 at the latest, there should be no compensation for unvaccinated people who have to be quarantined as contact or return persons and who may have already been vaccinated throughout Germany, he explained.
In his opinion, this is “a signal that unvaccinated people must also take responsibility in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.”
There are exceptions for people who cannot be vaccinated
– for those who refuse vaccinations – For any non-medical reasons – do not expect a loss profits Society will pay – assured Christian Democrat. It would be “no solidarity”.
Of course, there are exceptions for people who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, continued Holetschek. This must then be documented with a medical certificate. In addition, benefits are also paid to people who have not yet been advised to vaccinate. And those patients “will continue to receive them.” Money“.
(AFP/JAR)
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