In the period between December 16; 2020 and January 10; 2021 contacts in schools should be significantly restricted. During this time children should this be cared for at home whenever possible. For this reason; schools will; generally be closed during this period or compulsory attendance is suspended. In some federal states (e.g. Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg) schools are closed; while in others (e.g. Berlin; Brandenburg) compulsory attendance is suspended. Emergency care will be ensured and distance learning will be offered. Additional possibilities will be created for parents during this period to take paid leave.; 5/01/2021: it was decided to extend this measure until 31st January.; 19/01/2020: The Federal state and regional governments decided to extend all measures until 14th February.; 10/02/2021: it was decided that the lockdown will be extended until the 7th March. However; The federal states will decide within the framework of their educational and cultural sovereignty whether to gradually return to face-to-face teaching in schools and whether to expand the range of daycare services.; 3/03/2020: T measure was extended till 28 March.;22/03/2020: the measures in Germany were generally extended until 18th April. However; federal states can decide themselves when they are to open schools again and return to face-to-face lessons. The measures in the school setting can differ by federal state. Generally; schools have not returned to practice as usual; but class sizes are reduced; half of the pupil are taught in class and the other half at home. Graduating classes have often returned to school. 23/04/2021: With changes to the Infection Protection Act; face-to-face teaching is only possible if all students can be tested at least twice a week. From a 7-day incidence of 100 per 100 000; alternating lessons are mandatory - but only up to a 7-day incidence of 165. If the value climbs above this; schools have to close and switch to distance teaching.; 22/06/2021: summer holidays start in parts of the country from the 22/06 to 20/07. Despite school closures; this measure was still active.;

In the period between December 16; 2020 and January 10; 2021 contacts in schools should be significantly restricted. During this time children should this be cared for at home whenever possible. For this reason; schools will; generally be closed during this period or compulsory attendance is suspended. In some federal states (e.g. Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg) schools are closed; while in others (e.g. Berlin; Brandenburg) compulsory attendance is suspended. Emergency care will be ensured and distance learning will be offered. Separate regulations can be stipulated for graduating classes. Additional possibilities will be created for parents during this period to take paid leave.; 5/01/2021: it was decided to extend this measure until 31st January.;19/01/2021: the Federal state and regional governments decided to extend all measures until 14th February.; 10/02/2021: it was decided that the lock down will be extended until the 7th March. However; The federal states will decide within the framework of their educational and cultural sovereignty whether to gradually return to face-to-face teaching in schools and whether to expand the range of daycare services.; 3/03/2021: the measure was extended till 28th March.; 22/03/2021: Measures in Germany where generally extended until 18th April. However; federal states can decide themselves when they are to open schools again and return to face-to-face lessons. The measures in the school setting can differ by federal state. Generally; schools have not returned to practice as usual; but class sizes are reduced; half of the pupil are taught in class and the other half at home. Graduating classes have often returned to school. To find more detailed information on measures in schools; it is best to check the website of the federal state of interest. With changes to the Infection Protection Act which came into force 23rd April; face-to-face teaching is only possible if all students can be tested at least twice a week. From a 7-day incidence of 100 per 100 000; alternating lessons are mandatory - but only up to a 7-day incidence of 165. If the value climbs above this; schools have to close and switch to distance teaching.; 24/06/2021: The summer holidays started on 24/06/2021 and despite school closures; this measure was still active.;

In the period between December 16; 2020 and January 10; 2021 contacts in schools should be significantly restricted. During this time children should this be cared for at home whenever possible. For this reason; schools will; generally be closed during this period or compulsory attendance is suspended. In some federal states (e.g. Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg) schools are closed; while in others (e.g. Berlin; Brandenburg) compulsory attendance is suspended. Emergency care will be ensured and distance learning will be offered. Separate regulations can be stipulated for graduating classes. Additional possibilities will be created for parents during this period to take paid leave. On 5th January it was decided to extend this measure until 31st January. On 19th January the Federal state and regional governments decided to extend all measures until 14th February. On 10th February it was decided that the lock down will be extended until the 7th March. However; The federal states will decide within the framework of their educational and cultural sovereignty whether to gradually return to face-to-face teaching in schools and whether to expand the range of daycare services. On 3rd March the measure was extended till 28th March. On 22nd March measures in Germany where generally extended until 18th April. However; federal states can decide themselves when they are to open schools again and return to face-to-face lessons. The measures in the school setting can differ by federal state. Generally; schools have not returned to practice as usual; but class sizes are reduced; half of the pupil are taught in class and the other half at home. Graduating classes have often returned to school. To find more detailed information on measures in schools; it is best to check the website of the federal state of interest. With changes to the Infection Protection Act which came into force 23rd April; face-to-face teaching is only possible if all students can be tested at least twice a week. From a 7-day incidence of 100 per 100 000; alternating lessons are mandatory - but only up to a 7-day incidence of 165. If the value climbs above this; schools have to close and switch to distance teaching.

In the period between December 16; 2020 and January 10; 2021 contacts in schools should be significantly restricted. During this time children should this be cared for at home whenever possible. For this reason; schools will; generally be closed during this period or compulsory attendance is suspended. In some federal states (e.g. Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg) schools are closed; while in others (e.g. Berlin; Brandenburg) compulsory attendance is suspended. Emergency care will be ensured and distance learning will be offered. Additional possibilities will be created for parents during this period to take paid leave. On 5th January it was decided to extend this measure until 31st January. On 19th January the Federal state and regional governments decided to extend all measures until 14th February. On 10th February it was decided that the lock down will be extended until the 7th March. However; The federal states will decide within the framework of their educational and cultural sovereignty whether to gradually return to face-to-face teaching in schools and whether to expand the range of daycare services. On 3 March the measure was extended till 28 March. On 22nd March measures in Germany where generally extended until 18th April. However; federal states can decide themselves when they are to open schools again and return to face-to-face lessons. The measures in the school setting can differ by federal state. Generally; schools have not returned to practice as usual; but class sizes are reduced; half of the pupil are taught in class and the other half at home. Graduating classes have often returned to school. To find more detailed information on measures in schools; it is best to check the website of the federal state of interest. With changes to the Infection Protection Act which came into force 23rd April; face-to-face teaching is only possible if all students can be tested at least twice a week. From a 7-day incidence of 100 per 100 000; alternating lessons are mandatory - but only up to a 7-day incidence of 165. If the value climbs above this; schools have to close and switch to distance teaching.

In the period between December 16; 2020 and January 10; 2021 contacts in schools should be significantly restricted. During this time children should this be cared for at home whenever possible. For this reason; schools will; generally be closed during this period or compulsory attendance is suspended. In some federal states (e.g. Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg) schools are closed; while in others (e.g. Berlin; Brandenburg) compulsory attendance is suspended. Emergency care will be ensured and distance learning will be offered. Day care centres will proceed in the same way. Additional possibilities will be created for parents during this period to take paid leave. On 5th January it was decided to extend this measure until 31st January. On 19th January the Federal state and regional governments decided to extend all measures until 14th February. On 10th February it was decided that the lock down will be extended until the 7th March. However; The federal states will decide within the framework of their educational and cultural sovereignty whether to gradually return to face-to-face teaching in schools and whether to expand the range of daycare services. On 3rd March the measure was extended till 28th March. On 22nd March measures in Germany where generally extended until 18th April. However; federal states can decide themselves when they are to open schools and daycare again. Consequently; measures in the school and daycare setting can differ by federal state. In some federal states; daycare may have returned to usual practice; while in others it is still in emergency state and only hosting a limited number of children. To find more detailed information on measures in schools; it is best to check the website of the federal state of interest. With changes to the Infection Protection Act which came into force 23rd April; face-to-face teaching is only possible if all students can be tested at least twice a week. From a 7-day incidence of 100 per 100 000; alternating lessons are mandatory - but only up to a 7-day incidence of 165. If the value climbs above this; schools have to close and switch to distance teaching. According to the new changes to the Infection Protection Act (implemented 23 April); regular care in day-care centers is prohibited from a 7-day incidence of 165 per 100 000;