Germany will lift most COVID-19 restrictions by March 20.
This is evident from a draft from the government, which is referred to by, among others, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
On Wednesday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the leaders of the states will meet again to discuss the way forward in the pandemic, and relief can be expected soon, according to the draft.
They are considering a three-step plan where the most far-reaching corona restrictions will end on March 20.
”"At the beginning of spring, on March 20, 2022, the far-reaching restrictions on social, cultural and economic life should be gradually withdrawn," a draft for Wednesday's meeting states.
According to the report, as a first step, access to retail would be allowed ”nationwide for all people without control” and private meetings for vaccinated and recovered people with more participants than today.
Starting March 4, there would be relief for restaurants, discos and clubs, as well as for larger events.
And from March 20, ”all far-reaching protective measures” as well as the mandatory home office rules will no longer apply, according to the draft dated Sunday.
It is proposed that face masks will continue to apply even after March 20, indoors and on public transport.
