In some federal states, the 2G rule may be used in the supermarket. For those not vaccinated against Corona, this could lead to problems. Kaufland is now committed.
Kassel – The coronaPandemic has been part of people’s everyday lives for more than a year and a half. In order to give the population a bit of normalcy, more and more federal states are relying on the 2G or 3G model. That means: restaurateurs, companies and organizers can decide for themselves whether they only allow vaccinated and convalescents into their premises. Those who tested negative are included in the 3G model.
In Lower Saxony and Hesse, retailers and thus also supermarkets can now deny access to unvaccinated people. On Tuesday (October 12th, 2021), after consulting the Corona Cabinet about the controversial model, the Hessian Prime Minister Volker Bouffier announced that in future all companies should be allowed to choose whether only those who have been vaccinated and recovered should be admitted. This means that with the 2G rule, shopping in supermarkets such as Aldi, Lidl, Rewe and Co. could become a problem for unvaccinated people. Anyone who opts for the model may even forego the mask requirement and the distance requirement in the future.
The 2G option model can now also be used in supermarkets in Hesse and Lower Saxony.
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2G rule in the supermarket? Kaufland is reacting to a possible corona model
Some dealers have already reacted to the innovation. The trend so far is clear. “Excluding individual customer groups from shopping would fundamentally contradict our self-image as a reliable basic supplier,” said the discounter giant Aldi-Süd. “We want to continue making it possible for everyone to shop at Edeka. Therefore, the 2G regulation is not an option for us, ”said an Edeka spokesman.
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Kaufland is now also taking a stand. “As a food retailer who ensures basic supplies, we are not affected by the 2G regulation. We will not implement this either in or outside of Hesse. The well-known distance and hygiene rules as well as the mask requirement still apply in our branches, ”a spokeswoman told echo24.de. Similar to the discounter Lidl, Kaufland is also a subsidiary of the Schwarz Group.
2G rule in the supermarket: Kaufland is committed
Why supermarkets and discounters such as Aldi, Lidl, Rewe and now Kaufland decide against the 2G option model is obvious. If the innovation were to be applied, a large number of customers would be excluded. The reduced number of visitors would also mean less sales for the dealers. In addition, the German Trade Association (HDE) points out to the Funke media group: “Checking vaccination records and tests would lead to long queues in front of the shops in these industries.”
In terms of the basic supply of food, it does not appear that anything will change for consumers. That also proves one Study by the Technical University of Berlin. Supermarkets do not pose a high risk of corona infection. However, it cannot be entirely ruled out that individual retailers in Hesse and Lower Saxony still rely on the 2G model.
In the meantime, calls for a so-called “Freedom Day” are being raised in Lower Saxony – that is, the end of all measures to contain the pandemic. Prime Minister Stephan Weil (SPD), on the other hand, wants to maintain the corona rules in Lower Saxony. “We still have difficult months ahead of us,” said the politician. (cheese)
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