Exploring Museums Requires a Negative Rapid Test
In an effort to combat the rising number of COVID-19 cases and alleviate the strain on intensive care units, the city of Düsseldorf has implemented a new ordinance requiring a certified negative rapid test result for all close-contact services, effective until the end of the state regulation (initially until April 18, 2021).
Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller, along with the city's crisis management leader and city director, Burkhard Hintzsche, have taken this measure to reduce the number of cases as quickly as possible and facilitate a quick recovery of social life and the economy. The city's good work in the vaccination center and better vaccine availability are contributing to the progress in vaccinations.
According to recent reports, there are only nine intensive care beds available in Düsseldorf. This worsening situation on intensive care units, both nationwide and in Düsseldorf, has been highlighted by the World Medical Association's chairman, Frank Ulrich Montgomery.
The city's ordinance has been met with some criticism from the Die PARTEI/Climate faction in the city council, who allege that the city has been ignoring warnings from medical professionals and scientists. However, it is important to note that there is no available evidence that this criticism is directly related to the negative rapid test requirement or calls for a comprehensive lockdown due to worsening intensive care unit conditions.
Despite this criticism, the city's measures align with the NoCovid strategy, as supported by Die PARTEI-Klima-Fraktion. The faction has expressed a desire for an efficient lockdown to decrease the number of cases and keep it low.
The use of close-contact services will be possible under the city's ordinance, as long as the necessary test structures have been set up, as confirmed by Burkhard Hintzsche. The corresponding approval for the city's ordinance has been granted by the NRW Ministry of Labour, Health, and Social Affairs.
Mayor Keller has also announced that he will review the situation daily based on the infection situation and the situation in the clinics. This proactive approach demonstrates the city's commitment to making informed decisions and taking action to protect its citizens during these challenging times.
- In the face of worsening intensive care unit conditions and the need to alleviate strain, the city of Düsseldorf's ordinance for close-contact services requires a certified negative rapid test result, aligning with the NoCovid strategy as supported by health professionals and scientists.
- Amidst criticism from medical experts and the Die PARTEI/Climate faction, the city's health-and-wellness initiatives, such as setting up testing structures for close-contact services, are aimed at reducing the number of COVID-19 cases and facilitating a quick recovery of social life and the economy.
