According to the Senate, another 100,000 FFP2 masks will go to Berlin's Kältehilfe, an aid organisation that cares for homeless people. In addition, the aid program's facilities already received an additional 50,000 rapid-response tests. "For people who have to turn over every euro three times, the cost of masks is a financial burden the longer the pandemic lasts," said Senator for Social Services Katja Kipping (Left Party). When calculating the standard rates, these costs would not be included. "The mask distribution campaigns in the districts are intended to mitigate this somewhat."