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Drosten warns why lockdown critics are wrong: "Just look at what is happening here"

2020-04-29T12:14:24.871Z


After the relaxation of the corona measures in Germany, virologist Christian Drosten warns of another lockdown - and explains why critics are wrong.


After the relaxation of the corona measures in Germany, virologist Christian Drosten warns of another lockdown - and explains why critics are wrong.

  • In Corona * -Crisis is Christian Drosten become famous.
  • The Berlin Charité virologist advises Chancellor Angela Merkel, among others .
  • Christian Drosten * is one of the most influential men in Germany - and warns of another lockdown .

Update from April 29th, 2020, 1:54 pm: Hardly anyone in Germany is as popular these days as virologist Christian Drosten . However, his warnings about easing of the corona measures in Germany are not well received everywhere. Drosten had even reported received death threats to the English "Guardian". 

"Half-empty intensive care units" in German hospitals are a good sign. People would be tested early and the epidemic stopped. But it is precisely for this reason that many people see measures such as the obligation to wear a mask or a ban on contact as excessive or even pointless. "Now comes what I call the 'prevention paradox'," Drosten told the British newspaper. "People say we overreacted."

Virologist Christian Drosten on criticism of Corona measures: "Just look at what is happening here"

Drosten sees it differently: “They don't understand why their shops have to close. You're just looking at what's happening here - not the situation in other countries, like New York or Spain. ” 

Drosten receives support from sociologist Armin Nassehi, among others. In an interview with “Deutschlandfunk” he explains how difficult it is to make correct decisions and at the same time to gain understanding among the population. 

Today at @DLF https://t.co/AFCaIx29bH

- Armin Nassehi (@ArminNassehi) April 22, 2020

He sees the problem with the corona measures elsewhere: “You cannot see the damage that has not occurred. And we may face that again . "

Virologist Christian Drosten on easing corona measures: "Lockdown could threaten again"

Update from April 28th, 2020, 11.45 am: After his interview with the English "Guardian", the German top virologist Christian Drosten warned ORF against further easing in the wake of the corona crisis . The number of infections would rise again slightly. That is "possibly in connection with the Easter weekend, where perhaps despite some contacts, some people have not taken it so strictly." 

That will bring a lot of uncertainty for the coming weeks. After all, the easing of the ban on contact after Easter does not yet play a role in the current number of cases. Therefore, Drosten warns of effects that were not intended by politics. Is there now a second wave in Germany ? "We have to reckon with something like that now." 

Christian Drosten warns of corona crisis: Lockdown could threaten again

However, Drosten also emphasizes that he is well aware of the effects of the corona measures on the economy. But he spoke as a scientist. 

My current view of things in an excellently researched interview with @ArminWolf from #ORF. I speak as a virologist, not as a private individual. No responsibility for business and politics. https://t.co/gt1Iv7t9xp

- Christian Drosten (@c_drosten) April 25, 2020

As the virologist explains, summer could help fight the corona pandemic . Sun exposure, dryness, people outdoors: all of this could lead to fewer infections. However, this would also create less immunity for the winter. " Then the lockdown could threaten again, " warns Drosten at ORF.

Virologist Christian Drosten praises Angela Merkel in corona crisis

Update from April 27th, 2020, 8:15 pm:  In his interview with the British "Guardian", virologist Christian Drosten also talks about Chancellor Angela Merkel and her role in the corona crisis . The CDU politician is “extremely well informed,” praises the virologist. It helps that she is a scientist and can handle numbers. The biggest role, however, is Merkel's thoughtful and calming character, says Drosten. 

First report from April 27, 2020, 5:30 p.m .: Berlin - He is a sought-after man - and is now being insulted and threatened: The virologist Christian Drosten , who is much in the media in the Corona crisis , is threatened with death according to his own statements. For many Germans, he is the bad guy who cripples the economy, said the scientist from the Berlin Charité in an interview with the British newspaper "Guardian". 

Christian #Drosten in @guardian pic.twitter.com/quRcVnsAkL

- Özlem Topçu (@OezlemTopcu) April 26, 2020

Corona expert Drosten: "For many I'm the bad guy"

Drosten said he would forward the threats to the police. At night, however, he was kept awake by the emails from parents telling him about their concerns about the future. 

In an interview with the British daily, Drosten also describes his thoughts as to why people react to him in the Corona crisis . “People in Germany see that their hospitals are not overrun and they don't understand why the shops have to stay closed. They just look at their situation, not New York or Spain. "

Christian Drosten: Virologist complains about threats in corona crisis

The corona virus expert had reported on his NDR podcast some time ago that he received hate messages. In the interview, he speaks of a "prevention paradox" in Germany: people see that hospitals can cope with the situation and therefore have no understanding of the business closings. The situation in regions heavily affected by Sars-CoV-2 such as New York or Spain is missing. 

From Christian Drosten's point of view, it is precisely the measures taken at an early stage that have prevented worse things in this country. He recently warned of setbacks in the fight against the new virus if the pathogen is handled too carelessly: a second, worse wave of infection threatens.

sbh / dpa

Chemist Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim (maiLab) checks the virologists in the corona crisis . That is their opinion on Hendrick Streeck, Christian Drosten and Alexander Kekulé.

In the corona crisis, Bavaria's highest administrative court declared the ban on selling large businesses unconstitutional. Markus Söder reacts. The news ticker.

The medical president Montgomery also demands FFP2 protective masks for citizens. He is also skeptical of makeshift masks.

* fr.de is part of the nationwide Ippen editorial network

List of rubric lists: © Michael Kappeler / picture alliance / dpa

Source: merkur

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