11/01/2021   English German
  Edition # 140  
San Francisco, 11-01-2021

Corona in the Fall of 2021
Figure [1]: The Irish pub around the corner only allows guests with vaccinations.

Angelika When autumn followed summer, San Francisco issued some confusing mask regulations. According to the latest newsletter, masks for vaccinated individuals were recommended indoors but not yet mandatory (Rundbrief 07/2021). However, that changed on August 3rd. Regardless of whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, masks were required by everyone in public indoor spaces, such as supermarkets, museums, churches, and fitness studios. However, this regulation was relaxed again on October 15th. If you are vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask in San Francisco at work in the office, during worship services, in fitness centers, or during other gatherings. However, this is only the case if the vaccination status is verified at the entrance. Masks are still mandatory in schools, public transportation, shops, doctor's offices, and hospitals. Furthermore, since August 20th, only vaccinated individuals are allowed to visit the indoor areas of bars, restaurants, fitness studios, and museums in San Francisco. Certificates are checked at the entrance. A negative COVID test is no longer sufficient to gain entry. Children under 12 are exempt from this rule, as they cannot yet be vaccinated.

Figure [2]: The restaurant on our street only serves vaccinated guests.

The discussion about the Covid booster vaccination also got out of hand after President Biden pushed ahead without consulting his responsible authorities and promised everyone the so-called "booster" in the fall. This angered many scientists because the data on a booster vaccination had not been cleared. In the meantime, the following recommendations apply in the USA: Everyone over 65 years old should receive the booster. The same applies to those over 18 who have risk factors such as cancer, diabetes, and chronic diseases of the liver, kidneys, lungs, or heart, as well as those who have a weakened immune system for other reasons. The third booster group includes those over 18 who work in professions where they are exposed to an increased risk of Covid because they encounter many people (including unvaccinated ones) at work. This applies to teachers, police officers, firefighters, postal workers, bus drivers, or employees in restaurants and supermarkets. I fall into this third category, and I have already made an appointment for the third shot. I will report on it afterward. Incidentally, different vaccines can now be combined for the "booster," possibly soon following the motto: "Which vaccine would you like today?"

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