Information about the coronavirus, testing and vaccinating
Fact-based information is the way forward. We have put together all the key information for you here: Find out more about the infection situation and get the latest updates from the federal state of Bremen. We have also compiled all the important points of contact as well as answers to the most urgent questions. Our goal: to share knowledge so that we can better combat the pandemic together.
* Quelle: Robert Koch Institut (Stand: 17.09. 03:14 Uhr)
Wear a mask over your mouth and nose (OP/FFP2 mask, where required) !
Wash hands thoroughly and regularly using soap (30 seconds) !
Maintain a distance of 1.5 metres to other people: at all times and in all places (inside and outside) !
Sneeze and cough only into a tissue or your elbow. Tissues should then be disposed of immediately.
Free rapid tests
Get a free test
All citizens of Bremen can avail of a free coronavirus test at least once a week. For an overview of the locations where you can get tested, please see here.
Mandatory testing in schools
No changes
Mandatory testing in schools remains in place. To find out how rapid tests are organised in schools, please see the website of the Senator for Children and Education.
You can also watch the video of five-year-old Jarno there, who is getting a rapid test on camera, and explaining it together with his mother.
Mandatory testing in companies
No changes
Mandatory testing in all companies remains in place. Companies and their employees are obliged to take tests. Read more here in the senate press release.
Quarantine
What does ‘quarantine’ mean?
Positive test = quarantine = do not leave your home under any circumstances, even to go shopping. Do now allow any visitors into your home.
Get a free test
All citizens of Bremen can avail of a free coronavirus test at least once a week. For an overview of the locations where you can get tested, please see here.
No changes
Mandatory testing in schools remains in place. To find out how rapid tests are organised in schools, please see the website of the Senator for Children and Education.
You can also watch the video of five-year-old Jarno there, who is getting a rapid test on camera, and explaining it together with his mother.
No changes
Mandatory testing in all companies remains in place. Companies and their employees are obliged to take tests. Read more here in the senate press release.
What does ‘quarantine’ mean?
Positive test = quarantine = do not leave your home under any circumstances, even to go shopping. Do now allow any visitors into your home.
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Coronavirus overview
Learn more about coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and the respiratory disease COVID-19 on the website of the Federal Ministry of Health.
Distancing, mask, hygiene regulations
In addition to the distancing, mask, hygiene regulations, there are also further measures to avoid becoming infected with the coronavirus. These are available on the website of the Bremen Senator for Health, Women and Consumer Protection.
Testing
Information and testing options in the federal state of Bremen are available on the website of the Bremen Senator for Health, Women and Consumer Protection.
Do you have symptoms of illness?
If you notice symptoms in yourself or have had contact with persons who are known to be infected:
Call your doctor by phone. Do not go directly to the medical practice or to the coronavirus clinic. You will discuss the next steps with your doctor and, if necessary, you will be referred to a coronavirus clinic.
Outside of regular surgery hours, you can call the on-call medical service of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians for the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen on 116 117.
Important: If you are referred to a coronavirus clinic by your doctor, do not use public transport to go to the coronavirus clinic. If the coronavirus clinic is located too far away and you do not have your own car or cannot be taken there, you can arrange for transport by ambulance following consultation with your doctor.
News
3G* rule is now in effect
Due to the rising incidence rate of the coronavirus, the 3G* rule has come into effect in indoor spaces in the federal state of Bremen. 3G stands for ‘geimpft, genesen oder getestet’ in German and means that you should prove you are ‘fully vaccinated’, ‘recovered’ or have ‘tested negative’.
Vaccination without an appointment – Hall 7 remains open
Halls 4 and 5 at the Bremen vaccination centre are now closed. However, Hall 7 remains open for vaccination offers for all citizens of Bremen and Bremerhaven.
Get vaccinated without an appointment!
Mobile vaccination will enable many people to be reached who are otherwise unable to get vaccinated. Mobile vaccination will be available at the following times and places: