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 I watch a slew of Korean dramas - a habit that started during the pandemic and escalated in the many months (and years) after. I could never put my finger on the reason for this fascination, especially since I don't speak the language. So how do I understand the plot, you ask? I read the English subtitles at the bottom of the screen. Five K-dramas later, I realized that some (big) part of my fascination lay in their inclusion of food in practically every episode.  Be it a work lunch or dinner, a strained family meal at home, or a romantic date, K-dramas have this penchant of subtly showing their dishes or incorporating it into their dialogues. A wonderful way to promote the country, if you ask me, and if you saw my waistline, an effective one too.  And so it is that in Erfurt,  Bab&Bab  is now my Go-To place for some real comfort food. And comfort it does, indeed.  After discovering this little gem of an eatery a couple of years ago, I can quite safely...
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 Thuringia begins its 3G rule for all indoor dining and events. The 3G refers to the Geimpft, Genesen, Getestet - which translates to Vaccinated, Recovered (from Covid-19), Tested (with a negative result). 

 

I was walking around Anger Erfurt and decided to post this as an example of one of the eateries (in this case, Nordsee) executing this requirement.  It isn't the only one displaying this rule; private, enclosed places like the Presseklub where I have my salsa classes, and the research institute where I am a corporate trainer, enforce this as well. 

While many consider this an act of societal division, I see it differently. 

Geimpft (vaccinated) means I have a lesser chance of being severely sick from the Covid virus. Yes, I may be infected still, but my chances of recovery are higher. So, I am doing my bit to not overload the healthcare system (and the personnel who work in it). 
Genesen (recovered) means I have a natural immunity against it, albeit for a limited time of a few months. But it means I won't be sick from it any time soon, and have a much smaller likelihood of infecting those around me. 
Getestet (tested) means I have a recent test proving I am not carrying it around, at least in that moment. 


Dividing the community? I think not. If anything that is dividing the community, it is the personal decision to not ensure that one is "safe" to be around. 

Plus, I read the science. And yes, this makes sense. 

[Update: the 3G, 2G, and 2G+ rules are subject to change depending on current health standard operating procedures]


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