I have updated the Wiki.

In Bayern it will be mandatory from Monday to wear a FFP2 masks in shops and public transport:
https://www.tagesspiegel.de/wissen/c.../25560996.html

The restrictions are prolonged till March 08, 2021. Some federal states have lifted some restrictions. But this is only that hairdressers are allowed to open. Non essential shops are still closed and travel is only allowed for non leisrure reasons.

There are now border controls and entry restrictions in place at the land borders between Czechia and Bavaria, and Austrian Tyrol and Bavaria. This is a temporary measure, though I'm not aware that a date has been set to remove it.

https://www.dw.com/en/germany-to-rei...ria/a-56548704

As a non-German speaker, I have done my best reading the federal and state websites about Coronavirus travel regulations. Fortunately, there is some information available in English, and of course Google Translate is helpful. But maybe the German experts can confirm if my understanding is accurate :)

I been asked to accompany an elderly US citizen family member on a visit to Germany next week, for urgent medical treatment. Annual travel insurance cover is already in place and has already been updated to cover this potential trip. No bookings have been made yet. Does the following understanding appear to be correct?If my understanding is correct, then perhaps the following plan will be possible:Of course, state regulations can change by next week, and no doubt the airline will not be familiar with this process. But it would be helpful to know if this plan should in theory be possible, or if not, what modifications should be made.

Edit to add:

I should also mention that of course the digital registration entry requirement would also be completed.

Of concern, I do not see the medical exemption listed in Timatic.

In theory this is correct. I suggest, however, that you email the Federal Police in FRA, who will give you an answer which is useful to have and print out. The email address is:

[email protected]

I agree with LondonElite - your plan appears doable, but better have a response from the German border police in case there are questions during boarding or immigration.

The missing information in Timatic about medical exemptions could be a problem - for many airlines, Timatic is the authoritative source for all things immigration, so I am not 100% sure even an official response from the German border police would help should the airline decide to prevent you from boarding based on Timatic. Not sure how to deal with this, to be honest.

Yes. Note that 48 hours refers to the time when the probe was taken, not when the result became available.

Hotel stays are permitted for non-tourist purposes, and car hire is permitted for any purpose. Better make a rental car reservation in advance - car hire companies reduced their fleets and are sometimes short of cars.

The Robert Koch Institute has indicated that the UK is no longer a risk area:

https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/...ublicationFile

What does this mean for travel from the UK? In my case I have business reasons to enter Germany and it seems that I can travel to Germany from 18th April without having to quarantine, although I still need a 48-hour PCR test. I would expect that I would also only need an invitiation letter from my business partner to enable entry to Germany. Is this too simplistic an assumption?

Thanks for sharing some good news! According to UKGov's updated info you can enter from 18 April but only avoid quarantine from 28 April: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-ad...y-requirements

You'll also as you mention need a negative test result within 48 hours of arrival. If you've been in any other countries which are still on the risk list in the previous 10 days this may impact the requirement to quarantine and/or to complete the passenger locator form.

I don't think you would necessarily need a letter of referral as you would be entitled to enter for any reason within the terms of the Schengen visa waiver [EDIT: assuming you're entering on a non-EEA passport], but if you want to be sure I guess it wouldn't hurt.

Naturally you'll need to keep an eye on current Covid restrictions, which are different by state and may change quickly locally if case numbers rise (plus there are ongoing discussions about further national restrictions). In many areas only essential shops are open and in some cases residents are subject to a curfew.

Anyone in Germany can answer this: I have a 2 day stay in FRA coming up and exempt from quarantine. Is there any restaurants/bars/pubs open? Not sure of the current situation.

I'm not in Hessen, but I don't think so. According to this, only takeaway food is available and all pubs are shut.

https://www.hessen.de/fuer-buerger/c...ten-und-hotels

No, a PCR test is now required before boarding, not after arriving.

Yep - and prepare for a curfew after 10pm

Not for sitting service, whether outdoor or indoor. There will be open for take away service and delivery (via Lieferando app typically). There might or might not be a curfew when you are there (things are changing a lot every week), there might or might not be shopping under appointment.
One thing for sure: hotels are forbidden for leisure stay so your 2 days stay must be professional or you must stay with a friends (Which might also be forbidden).

Absolutely correct, and sorry for the poor wording. I should have said "up to 48 hours before arrival". Forgot that there was once a post-arrival testing option.. 🙄

[EDIT] According to RKI, LAMP and TMA tests are also accepted, as are antigen tests, as long as they meet WHO standards.