The Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) sees the increasing number of corona infections as a major burden for the economy. “Corona-related staff shortages are a challenge for many companies – especially when there is already a shortage of skilled workers,” said DIHK President Peter Adrian to the editorial network Germany (RND / Saturday). “Orders have to be rejected or take a long time, such as with construction.”
With a view to the fall, Adrian said: “With isolation and quarantine rules, the consequences for the loss of employees and thus the ability to work in the economy must always be considered.” For the functioning of everyday life, “not only the health care system and the state infrastructure, but large areas of the economy” are critical. For the fall, “a clear political compass” is needed when dealing with Corona. “Regulations must be suitable for everyday use, comprehensible and based on nationwide uniform criteria,” demanded Adrian. (dpa)