04/10/2022 17:50 (act. 04/10/2022 17:50)
Not wearing a corona mask, comedian Mario Barth had to get off a Deutsche Bahn train. ©AP Photo/Miguel Villagran
According to his own statements, German comedian Mario Barth flew off a Deutsche Bahn train because he was not wearing a corona face mask.
According to a video posted by Barth, a Bahn train manager complained that the mask was missing Friday night on an ICE from Berlin to Frankfurt and called the federal police, who let Barth off the train in Hanau.
No Mask on the Train: Comedian Mario Barth Had to Leave ICE
Barth complained about the incident, initially saying he was drinking in his compartment and therefore not wearing a mask. He later admitted that in the earlier recording of a live video of the train, he didn’t wear a mask because he felt it wasn’t necessary in a compartment.
Railroad Spokesperson: “The mask requirement also applies to Mr. Barth”
A railroad spokesperson confirmed the suit and emphasized: “Basically, there is a mask requirement on trains and that also applies to Mr. Barth. If someone only drinks or eats something for a short period of time, it’s not a problem. .t put on the mask, it’s a.” The incident will be investigated and the train commissioner will also be heard. The mask requirement for trains is prescribed by law because people sit together for a long time with the windows closed.
Mario Barth: Drank a little and therefore didn’t wear a corona mask
Barth talks about the incident shortly before in a 44-minute video he posted online. The video shows how the officers arrive and a brief discussion ensues. Barth says he drank something and that’s the only reason he didn’t wear a mask. The police refer to the railway’s household rights, Barth leaves the train with his two companions and the police and heads to Frankfurt by taxi.
German comedian scolds Corona regulations in video
In the taxi, the comedian continues to talk and scolds Corona regulations and the train commissioner who yelled at him. He also says he was sitting in a separate compartment and thought anyway “The mask is gone since April”. Then he says: “Yes, that’s right, it’s been a while since I’ve had a drink and I took off the mask. Yes, I’m not perfect. But I thought because the compartment was just ours with the door locked, it doesn’t matter. Now I remember too. favor that anyone who makes a mistake be immediately expelled by the police.”