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COVID-19 Corona: What's New

Most of the COVID-related restrictions have been lifted all over Germany, but there are still certain things to keep in mind. Read our overview.

What's changed with Hamburg's latest rules and regulations

What's New: COVID-19 Regulations in Hamburg

Please note that only the German version of the Infektionsschutzgesetz ('Infection Protection Act') is legally binding.

What's new?

Due to the overall low number in infections and hospitalisation in Hamburg and Germany, the Senate has decided to allow the latest version of the Hamburg COVID-19 regulations to expire.

The only remaining COVID-related restrictions are based on the federal Infektionsschutzgesetz.

FFP2 face masks in health and care facilities
In public indoor areas which are (frequently) accessed by vulerable persons, there is an obligation to wear an FFP2 face mask (or other medical face mask of similar or higher standard).

These areas inlcude doctors' offices, hospitals, prevention and rehbilitation facilities, day care facilities and housing facilities for senior citizens, refugees or persons experiencing homelessness.

Children between 6 and 13 years may wear surgical masks instead of FFP2 masks.

Children under the age of 6 do not have to wear face masks.

Anywhere else, for example in retail or grocery shopping, or in public transport, wearing medical face masks is not mandatory any longer. Yet, wearing face masks is not prohibited, and in many public areas, people may still be asked to be considerate and repectful of others and wear a medical face mask for safety reasons.

Testing for COVID-19

Testing negative for COVID-19 is still required when visiting hospitals and day care or housing facilities for senior citizens.

Employees at hospitals and day care or housing facilities for senior citizens must test negative for COVID-19 at least twice per week.

Isolation and quarantine

From 1 February 2023, isolation and quarantine in the context of COVID-19 are no longer required. Persons with a positive test result are still asked to stay home and meet as few people as possible.

Public transport

In Hamburg, face masks are no longer required for any means of public transport.

From 2 February, face masks are no longer required for long-distance trains or any other means of long-distance transport.

Travel, accommodation, tourism

Visitors to Germany no longer need to carry proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result. The only exception: visitors from areas in which the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus may have mutated (areas of variants of concern).

Please note that only the German version of the Infektionsschutzgesetz ('Infection Protection Act') is legally binding.

We would like to say thank you for being considerate and respectful, and for taking these rules of infection control and mutual support seriously!

Corona: What's New