This article is available in the following languages:. Now it can finally give proof of its outstanding reputation as an organiser of leading international trade fairs again.
This is my wish for the city and all those benefiting from its success. A smooth trade fair kick-off is ensured by the legal framework that largely corresponds to pre-pandemic conditions.
As it stands now, the trade fairs can take place without the Covid restrictions applied over the past two pandemic years. This means the access restrictions vaccinated, recovered, tested , for example, social distancing rules as well as strict specifications for stand construction no longer apply. Such measures can, however, be applied again if the state of North Rhine-Westphalia detects a localised threat of increasing infection.
The business community was shown once again how valuable personal networking, chance encounters and physical brand and product experiences are. However, in order to bring people together free of limitations, the circumstances must be right. The company continues to recommend wearing medical masks on its site and keeping a distance of 1. In addition, it provides disinfectant dispensers and cleans frequently used contact surfaces several times a day.
Distance markings in waiting areas ensure that crowds of people are kept apart, for example in front of information desks and checkouts. Doors, provided they are not fire doors, are opened so that they can be passed through without being touched. Transparent partitions at service and information counters also remain in place.
