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: 18.06. 00:00 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
Requirement to wear mask in public spaces lifted
As of now (14 June 2021), the requirement to wear a mask outdoors in the Bremen area has been lifted. This relates to all outdoor public areas.
Registration list open to all citizens of Bremen
A registration list is now available (as of 5 June 2021) to all citizens of Bremen, which will be processed according to priority.
Vaccination appointment: where do I need to go?
The hall you need to go for your vaccination depends on the vaccine you are receiving.