There are numerous new corona infections in Lower Saxony.
From Wednesday (December 16, 2020) there will be a hard lockdown.
Students can stay at home starting today.
In
Lower Saxony
,
86,056
people
have been
infected with the
corona
virus
since the start of the
corona
* pandemic
(as of December 14, 2020).
From Wednesday (December 16, 2020),
stricter
corona rules will
apply in
Lower Saxony
in the nationwide
lockdown
- including Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Lower Saxony's
Prime Minister Stephan Weil
informed about the changes to the
coronavirus measures
.
Update from Monday, December 14th, 2020, 2:20 p.m.:
The
state of Lower Saxony
has announced the current figures on
corona infection
.
Accordingly, 597 new infections were reported, which is why the number of laboratory-confirmed case numbers increases to a total of 86,056.
The number of deaths continues to rise: Compared to the previous day, 9 more people died with a
coronavirus
infection.
377 other people are considered recovered.
Proven corona infections (December 14, 2020) |
86.056 (+597) |
|---|---|
Deceased persons |
1429 (+9) |
Dear recovered people |
68.030 (+377) |
7 day incidence |
97.8 |
Source: State of Lower Saxony |
The hard
lockdown
for all of Germany
decided on Sunday (December 13th, 2020)
also has an impact on Lower Saxony - especially at Christmas.
Here is an overview of what is allowed at Christmas in Lower Saxony - and what is not.
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Stephan Weil, Prime Minister of Lower Saxony, explained the new corona rules.
These were necessary because of the continued high number of infections.
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Corona in Lower Saxony: Lockdown from December 16, 2020 - New rules for Christmas and New Year's Eve
Update from Sunday, December 13th, 2020, 1:22 p.m.:
On Sunday, the federal and state governments
agreed
in a conference on a more far-reaching
corona lockdown
.
The corona rules in
Lower Saxony
are also affected
.
“Unfortunately, the previous shutdown light did not bring the results we had hoped for.
Here, too, the number of
infected people
is increasing
again.
Although we
have far better infection rates
in
Lower Saxony
than other countries, we must not feel safe.
On the contrary: We have to use this circumstance to stop the increase in incidences through even stricter measures, "said Lower Saxony's
Prime Minister Stephan Weil
on Sunday after the meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Corona in Lower Saxony: Lockdown starts - that applies to Christmas and New Year's Eve
"Christmas and New Year's Eve this year have to be so very different from all other Christmas and New Year's Eve that I have experienced in my life," said Prime Minister Stephan Weil regretfully.
The regulations for
Christmas
and
New Year's Eve
are to be
tightened in three areas
in
Lower Saxony
.
Contact restrictions - including Christmas and New Year:
How far applies in
Lower Saxony
in
December
: A maximum of 5 people in two households are allowed to meet.
Children under the age of 14 are not included.
There will be an exception over the
Christmas holidays
: on December 24th, 25th and 26th, 2020, meetings with four people from the “closest family circle” and their children up to 14 years of age are allowed.
According to the decision of the federal-state conference, the closest family circle includes spouses and other civil partners as well as direct relatives and their household members.
There is no exception
for
New Year's Eve
: there is a maximum of 5 people from two households.
In addition, there is a nationwide ban on gatherings and a ban on fireworks in crowded places, which are determined by the respective municipalities.
Schools and daycare centers in Lower Saxony
: As announced last week, the mandatory attendance at schools in Lower Saxony will be lifted from Monday (14.12.2020) - this applies temporarily until the
Christmas holidays
.
Pupils who write an exam relevant for promotion or graduation during this period cannot be exempted - there should be distance lessons in the
school for
them.
In addition, there should continue to be
emergency care
.
Retail:
Due to the increasing number of
corona cases
, all non-essential
shops will be closed
between
Christmas
and
New Year
- and possibly beyond.
Body-hugging services such as
hairdressers
and
cosmetic
studios are also included
.
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Corona Lockdown in Lower Saxony: There are also strict contact restrictions for Christmas.
A maximum of four other close relatives may come for Christmas visits - children under 14 years of age are excluded.
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Corona in Lower Saxony: The number of cases on Sunday, December 13th, 2020
The number of
new corona infections
in
Lower Saxony continues to
rise compared to the previous week: The Lower Saxony State Health Office reported 1138 confirmed cases within 24 hours on Sunday - 265 more than on Sunday a week ago.
The number of reported deaths rose by 4 to 1,420. The nationwide
7-day incidence
is currently 94.2 infections per 100,000 inhabitants.
At the district level,
Lower Saxony has
the highest
corona incidences
for Holzminden (147.6), Cloppenburg (140.6) and Osnabrück (140.5).
Only 5 of the 45 districts and urban districts in Lower Saxony were below the
7-day incidence
of 50
on Sunday (December 13, 2020)
. In the city and district of
Göttingen
, the incidence is currently 76.4 and in the district of
Northeim it
is 44.6.
Proven corona infections (13.12.2020) |
85,460 (+1,339) |
Deceased persons |
1,420 (+4) |
Dear recovered people |
67,653 (+877) |
7 day incidence |
94.2 |
Source: State of Lower Saxony |
Update from Saturday, December 12th, 2020, 3:09 p.m.:
The
standard
period of study
in
Lower Saxony
will be extended by one
semester
until you return to normal university operations
.
This was decided by the state parliament on Thursday (December 10th, 2020) in
Hanover
.
This is to ensure, among other things, that
Bafög
recipients can receive payments for longer and that fees are due later.
The regulation also applies to
students
who only started their studies in the autumn of this year, as well as to students who
enroll at universities in
the
summer semester 2021
.
Lower Saxony: Due to Corona, students can simply stay at home from Monday
Meanwhile, the decision by
Lower Saxony's Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs,
Grant-Hendrik Tonne, is a
source of bewilderment
: From Monday (December 14th, 2020), students in Lower Saxony can simply stay at home without having to
apply
.
School principals are anything but enthusiastic and are demanding better regulations in their
schools
.
Tonne, on the other hand, would like to
counteract
the
infection process
with the new regulation
.
Corona in Lower Saxony: Sale of alcohol for direct consumption is now prohibited
From Saturday (12/12/2020),
the
ban on
the sale of
alcohol
for consumption outside will
also
apply in
Lower Saxony
.
The State Chancellery in Hanover announced this on Friday evening (December 11th, 2020), according to the NDR.
The
sale of
alcoholic beverages such as
punch
or
mulled wine
for direct consumption is therefore prohibited.
This applies to
gastronomy
, retail and private areas.
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Education Minister Grant-Hendrik Tonne lifted compulsory schooling for Lower Saxony on Monday (14.12.2020) - students can therefore stay at home without an application.
But there was heavy criticism from the schools.
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© Britta Pedersen
Lower Saxony: The current Corona numbers from Saturday (12.12.2020)
The state of Lower Saxony has announced the current
Corona
case numbers.
Accordingly, the number of detected
coronavirus
infections increases to 84,332, which is over 1,000
new infections
within a day.
In addition, 30 other people have died in connection with
Covid-19
.
Compared to Friday (December 11th, 2020), 1,143 more people are considered recovered.
Corona in Lower Saxony: Association of medium-sized and large companies warns of another shutdown
Update from Friday, December 11th, 2020, 3 p.m.:
The ongoing and steadily worsening
corona crisis is
hitting
many
businesses
hard: According to a report by the German Press Agency, the Association of Medium-sized and Large Retailers North (VMG) is now warning of the
Consequences of another shutdown:
"Closing the stationary retail trade again so shortly before or between the holidays would take away the most profitable part of the year," explains VMG chairman Volker Tschirch.
The
financial burden
would be
fatal and serious
for
retailers
.
Tschirch emphasizes that with the measures decided, it must be clear that stationary
retail will
not be a
driver of the pandemic
in the second wave
either.
That is why the VMG is calling for new rules to
contain the pandemic
.
Corona in Lower Saxony: Health Minister Reimann promotes vaccinations
Lower Saxony's
Minister of Health,
Carola Reimann, is clearly in favor of
vaccinations against the corona virus
.
"Vaccination is the most important preventive measure we have," said the SPD politician, according to the German Press Agency, on Friday in Wolfsburg.
It is the decisive "instrument" in the pandemic that could change the situation across the country again.
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Corona situation in Lower Saxony: Health Minister Carola Reimann speaks out in favor of vaccinations against the corona virus and looks confidently ahead.
© Julian Stratenschulte / dpa
Reimann visited a vaccination center in Wolfsburg on Friday (January 11th, 2020) and was extremely confident:
vaccinations
are a
"huge opportunity"
for every individual and for society as a whole and everyone should make their contribution.
A “limiting factor” for the
health minister
is the availability of the vaccine. However, she strongly assumes that formal approval for a vaccine in Europe will be available by the end of December.
Corona in Lower Saxony: the number of new infections and deaths is increasing
The
state of Lower Saxony
has announced the current figures on
corona infection
.
Accordingly, 1,537 new infections were reported, which is why the number of laboratory-confirmed case numbers increases to a total of 82,984.
The number of deaths is also increasing: compared to the previous day, 29 more people died with a
coronavirus
infection.
1559 people are considered to have recovered.
Proven corona infections (December 11th, 2020) |
82,984 (+1,537) |
|---|---|
Deceased persons |
1,386 (+29) |
Dear recovered people |
65,633 (+1,559) |
7 day incidence |
87.8 |
Source: State of Lower Saxony |
Corona in Lower Saxony: Another corona summit by the federal and state governments is imminent
Update from Thursday, December 10th, 2020, 2:12 p.m
.: In the coming days there will be another
corona summit
with the federal and state governments.
The aim is to
advise
on
stricter corona regulations
.
Lower Saxony's Prime Minister
Stephan Weil (SPD) confirmed this on Thursday, December 10, 2020, in the state parliament in Hanover.
The federal and state governments will probably meet at the weekend.
"What we are doing now over
Christmas
and
New Year's Eve
and into the New Year is a very important act of preventive fire protection for me," explains the SPD politician.
Corona in Lower Saxony: Weil is taking back easing
At the same time, Weil announced in the state parliament that it would
withdraw
the possible
corona easing
.
The current contact restrictions should only be relaxed directly over Christmas from December 24th to 26th, 2020.
During this period ten people are allowed to meet - children under the age of 14 are excluded.
New Year's Eve
should only be celebrated with a maximum of five people.
In addition, parents should be able to free their children from face-to-face classes in the coming week.
This decision comes as a surprise, because
Lower Saxony
seemed to be taking a different route.
Weil initially looked confident and saw no need for stricter corona rules in Lower Saxony.
Although federal states such as Bavaria and Hesse have already taken initial measures and imposed a curfew.
Christmas and New Year's Eve this year must be so very different from any other Christmas and New Year's Eve that I have ever experienced in my life. com / q6girlEPBH
- MP Stephan Weil (@MpStephanWeil) December 10, 2020
Corona in Lower Saxony: The current case numbers
The
hotel and tourism industry
also suffers from
the current
Corona regulations
.
The number of tourists in
Lower Saxony has
decreased significantly compared to the previous year.
In September 1.2 million guests were counted.
That is a fifth less than in September 2019, according to data from the State Statistical Office.
The overnight stays fell by about eleven percent to 4.1 million.
Only the North Sea coast recorded a plus.
The number of guest arrivals increases by 4.7 percent, the number of overnight stays by 7.8 percent.
Meanwhile, the state of
Lower Saxony is
publishing the
current
corona case numbers
.
More than 1,000 new infections were reported within 24 hours.
The total number of infections climbed to 81,448.
There are also 19 other deaths.
Proven corona infections (December 10th, 2020) |
81,448 (+1,467) |
|---|---|
Deceased persons |
1,357 (+19) |
Dear recovered people |
6.4074 (+1.400) |
7 day incidence |
85.7 |
Source: State of Lower Saxony |
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Restaurants should remain closed in Lower Saxony until at least January 10, 2021 - but Prime Minister Stephan Weil is considering withdrawing the easing over Christmas and New Year's Eve due to the still high number of cases.
(Sy, mbolbild)
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Corona in Lower Saxony: the number of infected people is increasing
Update from Wednesday, December 9th, 2020, 4.40 p.m.:
Over 1000
corona
cases more than the day before (December 8th, 2020): This is reported by the Lower Saxony State Health Office.
Since the beginning of the
pandemic
have in
Niedersachsen
therefore 79,982 people with the
Corona
-
virus
infected.
In concrete terms, that is 1011
people
more than the day before.
The number of
deaths
in connection with the
Corona
-
virus
increases, according to the public health authorities by 42
deaths
in the previous day.
Thus,
1,338 people have died in connection with the
corona virus
in the
state of Lower Saxony
since the beginning of the pandemic
.
The
7-day incidence
has decreased marginally and is now 84.3.
Proven corona infections (December 9th, 2020) |
79.982 (+1011) |
|---|---|
Deceased persons |
1338 (+42) |
Dear recovered people |
62674 (+1278) |
7 day incidence |
84.3 |
Source: State of Lower Saxony |
Corona in Lower Saxony: Call for voluntary pre-quarantine
The current
Corona
situation in
Lower Saxony
was also a topic in the
state parliament
on Wednesday (December 9th, 2020)
.
The Minister of Social Affairs,
Dr.
Carola Reimann
in the current hour.
In addition to warning words, she also highlighted some bright spots.
The tests are becoming more and more targeted.
Experience in dealing with sick people is increasing and there will probably be an approved
vaccine
this year
, so
Dr.
Carola Reimann.
With a view to the upcoming
Christmas holidays
, she advised to go into a voluntary
pre-quarantine
.
During this period, any
risk of infection
should be avoided for
5 to 10 days
.
The minister again confirmed the current strategy and noted that it still looks like this:
Contacts
are to be consistently reduced.
AHA - L:
Keep your distance, maintain hygiene, wear everyday masks, comply with ventilation cycles.
If you have
cold symptoms
, you should definitely stay at home.
Voluntary
pre-quarantine
before meeting people who are particularly vulnerable is recommended.
As soon as the
vaccine is
available one should get vaccinated.
Corona in Lower Saxony: Incidence is increasing - Weil sees no need to tighten the Corona rules
Update from Tuesday, December 8th, 2020, 10:45 am:
A tightening of the currently applicable
Corona
rules is currently being discussed nationwide.
Lower Saxony's Prime Minister Stephan Weil (SPD) currently sees no reason for an early federal-state talks.
As can be seen from a report by the
NDR
, the Prime Minister of
Lower Saxony
currently
sees
no need to tighten the rules in the context of the
corona pandemic
, as decided in Bavaria, for example.
Because, on the other hand, wants to sound out the situation before
Christmas
: "In the days before December 20, 2020, we will analyze the current situation in detail and decide whether we
need to change or update
the regulations in our
Corona
Ordinance".
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Stephan Weil, Minister-President of Lower Saxony, currently sees no need for an early federal-state conversation or the tightening of the rules in the context of the corona pandemic.
© Julian Stratenschulte / dpa
Corona in Lower Saxony: More deaths and increasing incidence
The state of
Lower Saxony
has announced the current
Corona case
numbers for Tuesday (December 8th, 2020).
Accordingly, there are 841
new infections
, in the entire state of Lower Saxony, 78,972 people have been
infected
with the
coronavirus
since the beginning of the pandemic
.
The number of deaths related to the
coronavirus
has also risen again.
The state of
Lower Saxony
reported 25 more deaths on Tuesday (December 8th, 2020).
The
incidence
in Lower Saxony is also increasing and is currently 84.6.
Proven corona infections (December 8th, 2020) |
78.972 (+841) |
Deceased persons |
1296 (+25) |
Dear recovered people |
61.396 (+842) |
7 day incidence |
84.6 |
Source: State of Lower Saxony |
Corona in Lower Saxony: Deutsche Bahn is expanding controls
Update from Monday, December 7th, 2020, 1:52 p.m.:
Due to the ongoing
corona pandemic,
Deutsche Bahn is
also
expanding
controls in
Lower Saxony
.
According to this, hundreds of federal police officers and security employees will check compliance with the mask requirement on Deutsche Bahn trains on Monday, December 7th, 2020.
The company announced this last week.
The controls are to be carried out more intensively throughout December.
In the meantime, there is also increased controls in local transport, but more cleaning work is also carried out.
In Osnabrück, for example, special hygiene teams have been in action since last week, disinfecting and cleaning the buses in a three-shift system.
This should not only increase the actual cleanliness, but also the perceived feeling of security of the passengers.
Corona in Lower Saxony: the number of infected people is increasing
In
Lower Saxony
, the number of new infections has not decreased significantly compared to the previous days.
The number of infections rose by 558 new infections to a total of 78132. Seven fatalities were reported on Monday.
Proven corona infections (07.12.2020) |
78.132 (+558) |
|---|---|
Deceased persons |
1271 (+7) |
Dear recovered people |
60554 (+540) |
7 day incidence |
81.0 |
Since there have been transmission problems in the Vechta district in the past few days, four new infections from the last four days are counted on Monday.
Corona in Lower Saxony: does the partial lockdown work?
First report from Sunday, December 6th, 2020, 2:16 p.m .:
Göttingen - The development is positive - in
Lower Saxony
the partial
lockdown
seems
to be working.
The number of cases increases more slowly.
Chancellor Angela Merkel also expressed herself cautiously optimistic on Saturday (December 5th, 2020) in her weekly video podcast: “Can
defeat
the
virus
step by step,” said the Chancellor.
In
Lower Saxony
, a total of 77,575 cases of infections with the corona virus were reported in Lower Saxony by Sunday (December 6th, 2020).
That is 874 cases more than the day before.
A total of 1264
deaths
in connection with
Covid-19 disease have been
reported to
the Lower Saxony State Health Office (NLGA) since the outbreak of the pandemic in spring
.
According to the relevant extrapolation, 60,014 of the previously reported laboratory-confirmed cases
are considered to be recoveries in
Lower Saxony
.
That is 1153 more than the day before and corresponds to a share of 77.4 percent.
The
7-day incidence
nationwide is currently 79.0.
Corona case numbers in Lower Saxony |
|
|---|---|
Proven corona infections (December 6th, 2020) |
77,575 (+874) |
Deceased persons |
1264 (+6) |
Dear recovered people |
60014 (+1153) |
7 day incidence |
79.0 |
Source: State of Lower Saxony |
Corona in Lower Saxony: 7-day incidence is falling - but not in all regions
On Sunday (December 6th, 2020) the
incidence
value nationwide averaged 79.0.
But the differences are very large regionally: The 7-day incidence in the regions of
Cloppenburg
,
Delmenhorst
and
Osnabrück is
between 150 and 200. In the
Lüchow-Dannenberg district,
on the other hand, there was the lowest value in Lower Saxony at 8.3.
In the districts of
Göttingen
and
Northeim in
southern Lower Saxony
, the incidence is currently 46.3 (Göttingen) and 26.5 (Northeim).
Corona in Lower Saxony: plan to exit lockdown
The development of the
Corona case
numbers in
Lower Saxony
is currently positive.
The country is therefore already planning to exit the partial
lockdown
.
If the numbers continue to fall, Lower Saxony wants to end the measures again, as it did after the first lockdown in spring, the dpa reported on Sunday (December 6th, 2020).
"As soon as we recognize that the
infection rate is
going
down, the step-by-step plan will have to be followed backwards," said
Lower Saxony's
Minister of Economic Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister Bernd Althusmann (CDU) of the German Press Agency in Hanover: New infections per 100,000 inhabitants nationwide in seven days, preferably well below 35. "
Corona: If the incidence continues to decrease, there should be rapid easing
Should this goal be achieved,
easing measures
should be started quickly,
for example for the
catering
and
hotel industries
.
Althusmann said
zoos, animal and amusement parks, beauty salons and maybe gyms
could also be reopened
in the first easing stage
.
"If we manage to do that in January, then we will have a clear easing at Easter and the companies can then take a deep breath," said Althusmann.
It is about a "smart perspective for spring 2021".
There are also concrete plans for schools in Lower Saxony for lessons in 2021.
Corona: Lower Saxony has started setting up vaccination centers
The vaccination strategy is also making progress in Lower Saxony.
The
counties and cities
have, according to the German press agency with the
construction of the vaccination centers
started.
On Saturday (December 5th, 2020) the construction of a station started in an empty supermarket in Wilhelmshaven.
All districts and urban districts had until a few days ago
to report
possible locations for vaccination centers
to the country.
According to the Lower Saxony Ministry of the Interior, coordination with the individual districts is now "under high pressure".
For example, in addition to
vacant commercial properties
,
town halls
,
sports halls
and
former schools can also be considered
.
In Hanover, the vaccinations are to take place on the exhibition grounds.
Since it is not yet possible to predict when the
vaccines will be
available, it is still unclear when the respective
vaccination stations
will be able to start operating.
However,
mobile distributions of the vaccines
should first
take place and then the centers can start their work.
(Diana Rissmann and Alina Schröder with dpa)
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