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Relief was momentarily felt this morning as the Higher Administrative Court in Münster granted exemptions for select retail sectors in North Rhine-Westphalia from COVID-19 restrictions. However, by this afternoon, the state government had reinstated these restrictions.

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Object with a maximum width of 30 centimeters

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In a recent development, questions have been raised about the infectiousness of individuals who have been vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19. Wolfgang Kubicki, the deputy FDP federal chairman, has asked the health minister for clarity on the matter. However, a free newsletter, offering in-depth information about social developments, culinary arts, art, and culture in Neuss, has not mentioned Kubicki's questions or the Federal Ministry of Health's response.

The state government in Düsseldorf has made some changes in the regime, making DIY stores, bookstores, and stationery stores OVG-compliant. This comes after the OVG in Münster lifted retail restrictions in North Rhine-Westphalia this morning, only for the state government to overturn the ruling later.

The newsletter does not provide information about the current COVID-19 situation or its related restrictions in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is not clear if the health minister is not interested in clarifying the infectiousness of immunized or recovered individuals, or if he is simply overwhelmed.

The Federal Ministry of Health has responded that a determination of whether transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by immunized or recovered persons is possible can only be made after evaluating relevant scientific studies. Current scientific studies under evaluation include clinical trials investigating the preventive effect of antihistamine nasal sprays, research from Heidelberg on new molecular infection mechanisms, and ongoing epidemiological studies aiming to understand whether immunized or vaccinated individuals can still become infected with SARS-CoV-2. The question of possible re-infection, possibly by new virus variants, is still unclear regarding the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 by recovered persons.

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The population is experiencing difficulties under the current restrictions. Kubicki, who has become a spokesman for the population, has expressed these concerns, urging the health minister to announce when an immunized or recovered person will no longer be considered infectious.

In these challenging times, it is essential to stay informed about the latest developments. Subscribing to this free newsletter offers a valuable resource for understanding the social, cultural, and culinary aspects of life in Neuss, even as we navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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