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Explanatory video about the Corona area

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The corona virus (SARS-CoV-2) has spread very rapidly worldwide in a short period of time. Unfortunately, the resulting disease COVID-19 has already cost many lives. This pandemic must therefore be urgently contained with united forces.

The virus initially broke out in China, where more than 80,000 people were infected by the end of March 2020. In the meantime, the WHO has classified the novel virus as a pandemic. The corona virus is transmitted from person to person. One of the main transmission pathways appears to be droplet infection. This happens when droplets containing the virus reach the mucous membranes or respiratory tract. Whether the smear infection via the hands plays a role has not yet been conclusively clarified.

The symptoms of the disease are often cough and fever, and sore throats have also been reported. Severe courses of the disease can lead to respiratory problems, pneumonia with lung failure and death. In risk groups, severe progression of the disease may occur. Elderly people over 50 years of age, people with previous diseases of the respiratory tract, heart and diabetes and also smokers are among the risk groups.

Many protective measures have been taken to contain the rapid spread of the virus and the danger of the disease. Anyone who does not comply with the associated rules must expect severe penalties.

These are the essential measures to protect everyone:

  • Containing the spread by social or physical distance between individuals
  • Compliance with the prohibition of contact decided by the Federal Government and the Länder and, if necessary, Länder-specific orders on exit restrictions
  • Compliance with hygiene measures such as regular washing of hands and coughing in the elbow bend
  • Correct behaviour in case of suspicion by calling the doctor and the health office
  • Carrying out a test in case of clear symptoms as well as in case of contact with patients
  • Quarantine in case of positive test for corona virus (SARS-CoV-2)

Corona Protection Ordinance

Ordinance of the Saxon State Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Cohesion on protection against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

New contact rules

For further containment of the Corona pandemic, further restrictions on contacts have been in place nationwide since November. We must all comply with these rules. They serve to protect all of us.

Short-time working money

You as an employer are often very much affected by the corona crisis. Take advantage of the simplified short-time work subsidies to bridge the gap.

New financial aid for companies

The corona pandemic affects numerous companies in Germany. Aid programs have already been announced by the federal and state governments. New financial aid has been added. Who can apply for help and who should be contacted? We provide a compact overview of the latest instruments of the German government.

Grants for companies

The corona pandemic affects numerous companies in Germany. Aid programmes have already been announced by the federal and state governments. Who can apply for help and who should be contacted? We give a compact overview of the different instruments and name the most important conditions.

Behaviour in companies

Your employer also has duties regarding the risk of infection in the company. In order for all of us to get through this time as well as possible, everyone must cooperate. Your employer has a duty of care and protection towards you. This means that he must ensure that risks of illness and dangers to health in the company are as low as possible. There is even a fixed law for this in the third paragraph of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Tax measures

The corona pandemic affects numerous companies in Germany. Aid programmes have already been announced by the federal and state governments. Who can apply for help and who should be contacted? We give a compact overview of the different instruments and name the most important conditions.

Grants for private individuals

Here employees, in the home office, in short-time work or those who can no longer work at all, will find important information about finances during the crisis.

Successful in the home office

Home office is one of the most used words in the working world. But what sounds simple is often not. Here are some tips.

Living with the crisis

Between exit restrictions and home office, it is really not easy to spend your free time. Here you will find tips and ideas.

Children in homeschooling

Employees in the home office, the children at home in home schooling. Taking all interests into account is a huge challenge with the current restrictions. We give tips for a day structure and to support the children in online learning.

Tips for pet owners

These are turbulent times at the moment, which also cause great uncertainty for dog owners. Therefore you will find here some hints, tips and suggestions for the handling of your four-legged friends during the Corona crisis.

At home with small children

The current crisis is real stress, especially for parents with small children. Here you will find many helpful tips.