The corona virus has long since arrived in Europe. The authorities expect rising numbers in Lower Saxony and Bremen. For the first time, an infection with the corona virus has been detected in Bremen.
- Novel corona virus SARS-CoV-2 is spreading in Germany
- First coronavirus case confirmed in Bremen
- Corona virus confirmed in Hamburg
- Mouthguards and disinfectants partially sold out
Update, February 29, 7 p.m .: Bremen now has the first confirmed case of an infection with the novel corona virus . It was a woman who had been in Iran until Thursday, the Senate of the Hanseatic city announced on Saturday evening. The Bremen Health Office is in direct contact with her. The aim is to identify contact persons and take the necessary measures.
Update, February 29, 4:00 p.m .: The churches called on the faithful before the services on Sunday to exercise greater caution and attention due to the new corona virus. In view of the further spread of the pathogen, the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) advised its parishioners not to drink from the same goblet during the sacrament.
Corona virus: A case in Hamburg
Update, February 29: 9 a.m . : According to the Hamburg expert Marylyn Addo , the spread of the novel corona virus is not yet a pandemic in Germany. "Up until a few weeks ago, we only had a few isolated cases that could be contained relatively quickly," said the head of the Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine section at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf of the German Press Agency. Now there are many infected people in several places, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia, and one does not know where the infection comes from. "In this respect, this is a more dynamic event that goes beyond individual cases," said Addo.
The happening is still relatively low grade at the moment. Most of the chains of infection can be traced. Overall, the situation is still well under control at the moment. Addo added: "We don't know where we will be in two months."
So far, there has been a confirmed case of coronavirus infection in Hamburg . The man apparently brought the Sars CoV-2 virus with him from abroad.
Bremen education authority cancels school trips
Update, February 28, 5:30 p.m .: Bremen schools cancel school trips . A statement from the Bremen education authority states: " All school trips to Italy from public schools in the municipality of Bremen that begin until March 31, 2020 must be canceled." In addition, all other planned trips should be checked for cancellation and cancellation options.
Corona virus in Lower Saxony and Bremen: Protective materials are becoming scarce
Update, February 28, 4:30 p.m .: There has been a rush for pharmacies for days. Protective masks and disinfectants are sold out in many places in Bremen and Lower Saxony . But not only citizens, but doctors too are experiencing sensitive bottlenecks due to the spread of the novel corona virus . In many Lower Saxony and Bremen general practice, the protective materials are becoming scarce. It is currently difficult to reorder protective equipment against the pathogen SARS-CoV-2, such as protective gowns or a face mask - also because the majority of it is produced in China , said the chairman of the Lower Saxony Association of General Practitioners, Mathias Berndt, on Friday. In view of the increasing number of confirmed infections in Germany, Berndt called for a different approach to suspected cases in Lower Saxony. "" We need specialist practices where the diagnostics are done, "said the doctor.
Tip for possible coronavirus infections : If you think you have been infected with the new virus, you should first contact the family doctor by phone. According to Berndt, patients with suspected Sars-CoV-2 are usually summoned outside of normal office hours to take a smear. This is no longer practicable with increasing numbers of illnesses. "We have to separate patient flows," said Berndt.
Coronavirus in Lower Saxony and Bremen: Pediatrician infected at Hamburg University Hospital
Update, February 28, 12:05 p.m .: The authorities and hospitals in Lower Saxony and Bremen are still preparing for a possible outbreak of coronavirus . A crisis team has been set up in Bremen to assess the current situation. If the pathogen SARS-CoV-2 is found in a patient , prompt isolation is possible in the Bremen-Ost Clinic . There are 15 isolation beds available, explained Karen Matiszick, spokeswoman for the Klinik-Gesundheit Gesundheit Nord (Geno). If necessary, additional rooms could be created, it is said.
The corona virus has not yet arrived in Lower Saxony . However, the import of further infections to Germany must be expected, according to the information portal of the state government of Lower Saxony. In schools and daycare centers , employees should remind the children of regular hygiene measures , especially washing their hands. If a suspected case occurs in schools and kindergartens, the management must immediately contact the health department. (Jdw)
Coronavirus in Lower Saxony and Bremen: crisis team set up in the Hanseatic city
Update, February 28, 9:20 a.m .: There is currently no confirmed coronavirus case in Lower Saxony and Bremen . But now a confirmed case has occurred in Hamburg. An employee of the University Hospital Eppendorf (UKE) has tested positive for the pathogen SARS-CoV-2.
Lower Saxony and Bremen still have no patients with coronavirus infection. The first man in Hamburg is now ill.
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Martin Götz from the health department in Bremen speaks of an incipient coronavirus epidemic in Germany . He anticipates further suspected cases in Bremen and the surrounding area in Lower Saxony in the next few days, Götz explained at "Buten un Binnen" on Thursday evening. There is no cause for alarm at all. Citizens should keep themselves informed and maintain good hand hygiene . A crisis team met on Thursday to prepare for a possible coronavirus infection in Bremen .
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Coronavirus in Lower Saxony and Bremen: Authorities test suspected cases every day
Update, February 27, 1:25 p.m .: Lower Saxony and Bremen are still free of confirmed coronavirus sufferers . Nevertheless, suspicious cases are reported to the health authorities daily at the moment. The Lower Saxony State Health Office (NLGA) examines every day cases that are often related to the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Italy . "Your number is in the single digits. We can process the samples promptly, ”said spokesman Holger Scharlach.
The state government in Hanover has been providing information on the corona virus on its own website since Thursday. The most important information for the public was gathered there. The offer is updated daily. (Dpa / jdw)
Coronavirus in Bremen and Lower Saxony: Every flu sample is tested for SARS-CoV-2
Update, February 27, 9.30 a.m .: According to the Federal Ministry of Health, there are 18 confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany as of February 26. Most people are now healthy again. The focus of the current coronavirus cases is in North Rhine-Westphalia and Baden-Württemberg. In Lower Saxony and Bremen there are always suspected cases , but no confirmed illnesses.
In Lower Saxony, all influenza samples are now also being checked for the coronavirus.
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Nevertheless, the governments of the countries are preparing for an outbreak. Lower Saxony - Minister of Health Carola Reimann (FDP) has set up an expert group to coordinate public information, it said on Wednesday from Hanover. In the meantime, all samples suspected of being influenza are also being tested for the coronavirus in Lower Saxony. (Jdw)
Corona virus in Bremen and Lower Saxony: State governments are preparing for an outbreak
Update, February 26, 6:15 p.m .: Lower Saxony and Bremen are preparing more and more intensively for a coronavirus outbreak in the north. The Ministry of Health in Hanover convened an expert group on Wednesday with representatives of all areas of the Lower Saxony state government . "In view of the situation described, we are still preparing for various scenarios in Lower Saxony," said Health Minister Carola Reimann (FDP) in the state parliament. One of the goals is to coordinate public information. At the moment there are only suspected coronavirus cases in Bremen and Lower Saxony - no confirmed diseases.
Meanwhile, the State Health Office (NLGA) in Hanover is expanding controls. Samples of patients suspected of having flu are sent in from medical practices and are now also tested for the coronavirus pathogen SARS-CoV-2 . This should enable the early detection of infections, the authority said. (AP)
Corona virus in Bremen and Lower Saxony: countries on high alert
Update, February 26, 10.15 a.m .: The corona virus is back in Germany . There is one confirmed case in North Rhine-Westphalia and one in Baden-Württemberg. The authorities and hospitals in Bremen and Lower Saxony are on alert. The resident doctors must inform the responsible health authorities in the event of suspected cases .
Coronavirus in Bremen and Lower Saxony: countries cover themselves with protective clothing
In Bremen , the East Clinic is prepared to accept patients with coronavirus symptoms. According to the health department, 15 beds are immediately available there. The center for pulmonary medicine is also located at this clinic. In some cases, the SARS-CoV-2 virus leads to pneumonia, which can be treated there immediately.
In Lower Saxony , the State Health Office (NLGA ) provides information about the corona virus . Despite the cases of illness in North Rhine-Westphalia and Baden-Württemberg, the risk of further spread in Germany is estimated to be low . If patients with symptoms appear, resident physicians must contact local health offices to coordinate further action.
In order to be prepared for a coronavirus outbreak , Bremen stocked up again with protective equipment . The federal government and the European Union have now taken over the ordering of protective equipment, explains Martin Götz from the health authority. (Jdw)
Corona virus in Bremen and Lower Saxony: federal states are preparing for an outbreak
First report, February 25 : Hannover / Bremen - The coronavirus is spreading in Europe, the focus of the coronavirus epidemic is Italy. But there have also been confirmed cases of infection in Germany. Suspected cases have also been reported from the federal states of Lower Saxony and Bremen . The authorities and hospitals are preparing for an outbreak.
Coronavirus in Bremen: Several suspected cases have emerged
The health of the population posed by the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is currently estimated to be low, according to the website of the Bremen Health Authority. Otherwise, citizens should ensure adequate hand hygiene and proper hygiene when coughing and sneezing, it says.
As of February 25, Bremen and Bremerhaven had two suspected cases . A Bremen woman came back from vacation in China. The woman was brought to the Bremen-Mitte clinic with symptoms. Coronavirus was suspected in Bremerhaven of a dock worker who had previously had contact with shipyard workers from China. Both suspected cases were not confirmed.
The corona virus spreads in Italy. Authorities are also preparing for an outbreak in Lower Saxony and Bremen.
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Coronavirus in Lower Saxony: woman with suspicious symptoms isolated
Several suspected cases of coronavirus infections have also occurred in Lower Saxony . A woman had been treated with coronavirus symptoms in the Aller-Weser Clinic in Achim near Bremen and isolated. After extensive investigations, it was clear that it was an infection with the flu virus. The patient felt better after a few days, reports zeitzeitung.de *.
The Lower Saxony State Health Office (NLGA) now offers its own examinations to test samples for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV2 . This means that shipping to the Charité laboratory in Berlin is no longer necessary. There is still no confirmed suspected case in Lower Saxony , the statement said. Lower Saxony's Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Carola Reimann , said of the possible danger to the population : "We are watching the increasing number of infections in China very seriously and are preparing for a possible spread in Lower Saxony, too, even if we hope it won't."
The # Corona epidemic has arrived in Europe and one has to reckon with the fact that it can also spread in Germany, said Federal Health Minister @jensspahn. It was not necessary to cordon off entire cities or areas. pic.twitter.com/lfFFOF1YoY
- ZDF today (@ZDFheute) February 24, 2020Coronavirus in Lower Saxony and Bremen: symptoms resemble a cold
The states of Lower Saxony and Bremen point out that suspected coronavirus cases are now reportable . This means that resident doctors and hospitals have to report patients with corresponding symptoms to the responsible health authority. Sick people who have symptoms of coronavirus should first call the general practitioner by phone, according to the Lower Saxony State Health Office. So a first clarification can take place.
The symptoms of coronavirus disease are similar to those of a cold with a cough and runny nose. In severe cases, lower respiratory tract infections and pneumonia occur.
* Kreiszeitung.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network .
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