New test regulation in effect: what does the 3G rule say?

The 3G rule has been binding nationwide since today. What does it mean for a visit to a football stadium or a restaurant? And what are the exceptions?

Nationwide it is now mandatory: Anyone who meets in publicly accessible indoor spaces must be vaccinated, recovered or tested. This was agreed by the federal and state governments after the federal emergency brake ran out. The federal states have had time to implement the new regulation until today.

The test requirement applies to visits to restaurants, cinemas, hairdressers and other body-friendly services, fitness studios, swimming pools and sports halls, for events, visits to hospitals, rehabilitation or disabled facilities and care homes. A negative rapid test that is up to 24 hours old or a PCR test is required. It is valid for 48 hours. Even those who stay in the hotel have to submit a negative test. It must be repeated every third day of the stay.

Exceptions for students

There are exceptions, for example for students who are tested regularly and for young children. The federal states can suspend the rules as long as the 7-day incidence in a county is stable below 35 new infections. It is mandatory for everyone, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated, recovered or tested, to keep their distance while shopping and on public transport and to wear a mask.

The pressure on the unvaccinated will increase from October 11th. Then the offer of free rapid tests ends. The federal and state governments agreed on this at the beginning of August, because a vaccination offer can now be made to everyone. This does not apply to people who cannot be vaccinated or for whom there is no vaccination recommendation from the Standing Vaccination Commission. You are still entitled to free rapid tests.