Corona in Berlin: Eighth dead - almost 50 people wrestle for their lives in intensive care units

The corona virus further limits the lives of Berliners. From now on, stricter rules apply. In the capital, the number of fatalities and corona infections is increasing.

• The Berlin Senate is establishing new contact restrictions for the corona virus *.
• Meetings of more than two people are no longer permitted in Germany.
• The measures should initially apply until April 5.
• Coronavirus: Our guide through reporting.

Update, March 27, 4:45 p.m .: In the meantime, 47,278 people in Germany have been infected with the corona virus. 281 people have died so far. In a European comparison, however, the death rate is low. 5,673 citizens are cured, as reported by Johns Hopkins University.

Update, March 27, 10 a.m .: According to a report by the Berlin police, city-wide controls were carried out on Thursday. It says: "Around 260 officers checked 20 objects and gatherings in the city ​​between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. yesterday ."

Seven shops were closed with immediate effect, as well as 14 criminal and three administrative offenses. “Although the street scene was characterized by significantly less foot, bicycle and vehicle traffic, more visitors to the park and green areas could be noticed, especially in the afternoon and evening hours. The officers checked around 320 people outdoors between 6:00 and 6:00 a.m. and raised their awareness of compliance with the regulation, ”the report said.

Update, March 26, 10 p.m .: A total of eight people in Berlin have apparently died as a result of the coronavirus . The picture reports, citing statistics from the Senate Health Administration. In total there are currently 1937 confirmed infections with Sars-CoV-2 in Berlin. That is 292 more than the previous day. 235 people are treated in the hospital - 46 of them are in the intensive care unit, the image continues.

"We will fight for every life" - Mayor of Berlin with emotional speech

Update from March 26, 2020, 12.19 p.m .: The corona pandemic presents Berlin with a major challenge. “We are experiencing a major crisis worldwide that we had never seen before on this scale. There is nobody who does not feel the effects, ”said Berlin Mayor Michael Müller (SPD) at the plenary session in the House of Representatives on Thursday.

In his government statement, Müller recalled major crises and difficult times, such as blockades and the building of the wall, which Berlin had already experienced. Berlin has always resisted crises defiantly and responded with a “We won't let that get us down”. Müller added: "We will fight for every life".

There are many people these days who are of great importance for our life in the #Corona crisis. With all my heart in the name of the Senate: Thank you! ♥ ️

The complete government declaration @AGH_Berlin including sign language interpreting:
https://t.co/iPiQQSrX4Z

Corona in Berlin - Police end candlelit dinner in local

Update of March 26, 2020, 11.30 a.m .: In Berlin there are now five corona deaths, according to Tagesspiegel.de . For the first time, two patients (83 and 81 years old) died in one day. 1645 Corona cases are confirmed. All districts in Berlin are affected. Most corona cases are registered in Berlin Mitte with 254.

Although bars in Berlin have been closed for days, four friends have met for a candlelight dinner in a bar, the Berlin police said on Thursday. The window panes were taped and the light was off. The quartet wanted “to be fed with food and drink at a fully laid table,” said the police.

If taped windows & switched off light to the outside are supposed to keep up appearances, but in the #kreuzberg restaurant, 4 friends are being fed with food and drink at a fully laid table, then our ‍♀️‍♂️ will end this candle light dinner. # Covid19 #coronavirus

Corona bans in Berlin - police in constant use

Update of March 25, 2020, 1:22 p.m .: The coronavirus continues to spread in Berlin, there are now 1425 infected and two dead.

The Berlin police control the corona bans across the city. The result: Between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, the police said they checked 38 objects and gatherings in public across the city. Accordingly, the order of the Senate was violated in 21 cases. Nine shops opened without permission were closed immediately.

The emergency services also disbanded several groups of people who stood together illegally and were outside for no good reason. A total of 16 criminal and five administrative offenses were produced, the police said.

Between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., around 230 police officers checked another 25 objects and a large number of outdoor gatherings . A total of 63 violations of the regulation were identified. In all cases, the police stopped trading or enforced contact restrictions. During the deployment period, the police officers produced a total of 38 criminal charges for violating the Infection Protection Act .

A contact ban applies in Germany. It seems that a few still find it difficult to keep the distance. In some cases, the police have to crack down on violations of the ban on contact.

The Danish prince couple travel to Denmark despite the Corona crisis. They worry about their son Henrik.

Berlin plans to admit Covid 19 patients from Italy

Update of March 25, 2020, 8.11 a.m .: Like other German states, Berlin now wants to take seriously ill Corona patients from Italy for treatment. Mayor Michael Müller (SPD) announced on Tuesday evening. "Solidarity does not stop at the city limits," he emphasized in the RBB show "We have to talk!" He further said: “We want to help and accept patients from Italy. I spoke to the Charité boss about this today. ”

Corona in Berlin: Federal state wants to admit Covid-19 patients from Italy

With this step, Müller follows the example of other country heads. Bavaria also wants to admit Covid 19 patients from Italy . Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) said that Bavaria wanted to send a signal of humanity. Armin Laschet (CDU), Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, agreed to admit ten patients from the particularly suffering northern Italy. "We want to signal: You are not alone." And also in Baden-Württemberg, Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, the first corona emergencies from abroad are already housed in clinics .

Update of March 24, 2020, 10:40 pm: The Berlin police used a helicopter to violate the ban on contacts. On Tuesday evening, the officials checked the Gleisdreieck Park, the Hasenheide in Neukölln and the Volkspark Friedrichshain from a bird's eye view. Previously, several notices about full parks had been received, as the Berlin police announced on Twitter .

We received several references to full parks.
Our colleague. have seen and found both on foot and from the air #Gleisdreieck, Volkspark #Fhain, #Hasenheide, #Alex:
Lots of people by far, only a few without. # Runs # thanks # Berlin # COVID19

The helicopter supported the police patrol patrolling on foot in the parks and on Alexanderplatz. The police summarized, “Many people by far, only a few without. #running".

In Munich, meanwhile, the second death has become known *, which is due to the coronavirus *.

Corona in Berlin: Third death reported

Update from March 24th 10:20 pm: A third death in connection with a corona infection * has already been reported in Berlin, as reported by the Tagesspiegel . After the death of a 70-year-old and a 95-year-old from Berlin after corona infections in the past two weeks, the third case became known on Tuesday evening. The deceased, who was treated in a Lichtenberg hospital, was 42 years old.

Third coronavirus dead in Berlin - now 1425 infected confirmed https://t.co/Py802C0NmN pic.twitter.com/NlmDb2HIhG

Health administration under Senator Dilek Kalayci (SPD ) confirmed the third Corona case in their daily press release. It is not known whether and to what extent the 42-year-old was ill. Coronavirus is considered dangerous , especially for seniors and people with previous illnesses. However, virologists also pointed out that serious suffering can also occur in younger people.

Corona in Berlin: Customers don't keep their distance - supermarkets close

Update of March 24, 2020 : The Berlin police have been monitoring violations of the Infection Protection Act since Monday (March 23). In particular, compliance with the distance rule of 1.50 meters, better even two meters, causes problems. Some Berliners have probably not yet understood this new regulation to curb the spread of the corona virus.

In a supermarket in the Charlottenburg district of Berlin, many customers wanted to shop on Monday after the weekend at the same time. However, some found it difficult to keep the minimum distance. The police had to intervene. According to the picture, the officials were called to the supermarket several times. Then even took over the door, as the police announced on Twitter. Despite admission control, it was just too crowded. The store manager decided to close the supermarket early around 3 p.m.

A supermarket in #Charlottenburg attracted many customers today.
Colleague should take a look at the # minimum distance there.
Result: It was too full to keep up with him in the market.
They took over the door.
Shortly after, the operator decided to close the market. # Covid19

Corona in Berlin: Extensive contact restrictions - only that is still allowed

First report from March 23, 2020

Berlin - The public space in the capital is massively restricted. The contact restrictions passed by the Senate apply from Monday through April 5 inclusive. Meetings of more than two people are now prohibited - the Chancellor has now explained the decision. Families and people who live together in one household are not affected.

The protective measures * are intended to slow down the drastic increase in corona infections. "We no longer want to accept that larger groups move freely in the city. The risk of infection * is too great for that," Berlin's governing mayor Michael Müller (SPD) explained on Monday morning the far-reaching restrictions on rbb. Accordingly, all people are required to stay in their home all the time. Anyone who leaves their own four walls must be able to justify this to officials, if possible. In addition, a minimum distance of 1.5 meters applies outside the apartment.

Corona: Berlin police are scared

The Berlin police also provided information about their approach via Twitter - trying to alleviate the fear of control that might be present. "If you want to get some fresh air today, you don't have to worry about getting under control," it says.

If you want to get some fresh air today, you don't have to worry about getting under control.
Our colleague. control groups above 2 people, in which the distance control is clearly violated. # COVID19 # StayHome #FlattenTheCurve

Rather, you will focus on groups of more than two people. This is not like a curfew, as Müller emphasizes emphatically: “Something is still possible. A curfew is an even further step. Then it would actually no longer be possible to go out. Not to go for a walk or to meet a single friend anywhere. "

The following individual cases are still permitted despite the corona virus.

Exceptional rules for leaving the apartment

• professional or voluntary work
• Visits to doctors, psychotherapists and physiotherapists, donating blood
• Purchases of personal needs
• Visits to spouses and life partners and exercising child custody and access rights
• Visiting old and sick people. However, restrictions apply to visits to hospitals and nursing homes
• the accompaniment of people and minors in need of support
• Accompanying the dying person and funerals in the closest family or friends
• leaving Berlin and returning. However, this is only permitted in a direct way to and from the apartment.
• Sports and exercise outdoors - with members of your own household or with another person. However, "without any other group formation"
• the care of animals
• the management of horticultural or agricultural areas
• attending events or meetings that are still permitted, for example court hearings
• participation in exams
• the perception of urgent appointments with authorities, courts, bailiffs, lawyers and notaries
• in the case of official, public prosecutor's or police subpoenas
• the visit of churches, mosques, synagogues and houses of other worldview communities for "individual silent retreat"

By the way: You can also read all current developments regarding the spread of coronavirus in North Rhine-Westphalia at Merkur.de . Deaths continue to rise in the UK. China fears the second wave.

* Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-digital editorial network.

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