The corona pandemic is keeping the world in suspense. In Germany, the number of new infections is relatively high. Merkel also commented.
- The coronavirus pandemic * has been determining life in Germany for months .
- Here you will find the basic facts about the coronavirus * and a map with the current number of cases in Germany .
Munich - The pandemic triggered by the corona virus * affects almost all areas of life. On Monday (August 17), the Robert Koch Institute reported 561 new infections . This means that the infection situation is much more relaxed than at weddings in April. The peak of the daily registered new infections was at more than 6,000.
Nevertheless, the number of new infections has increased again in the last few weeks compared to the lows in May and June. Based on the data from Sunday evening (August 16), the RKI estimated the R value at 1.21. This means that on average one infected person infects more than one more.
Merkel on the corona situation: worrying, but still manageable
Based on these values, further easing of corona measures are initially to be assessed as unlikely. Chancellor Angela Merkel called the current infection numbers worrying , but still manageable . Nevertheless, there are currently no further repeal of regulations and measures. This also applies to football games, she said after party information from the German press agency.
Angela Merkel at a cabinet meeting in mid-August.
© Tobias Schwarz / AFP
Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn expressed concern about the increase in infections at family celebrations and other celebrations. He suggested that we should again discuss the permitted size of such private events. The countries regulate this differently. In some cases, indoor events with several hundred participants are now allowed again .
Corona in Germany: Spahn worried about private parties
On the subject of family celebrations , Spahn said at a video press conference on Monday that he did not want to be a spoilsport and that he understood anyone who wanted to celebrate their wedding with 150 guests. But you have to look again whether you are only doing this in this phase with closer or closest family and friends . It is primarily about these areas "when we are sociable", where the virus spreads particularly quickly. Daycare centers, schools, business and commerce should, in Spahn's opinion, have priority over public or private celebrations.
Since experience has shown that the numbers reported by the RKI are lower on Sundays and Mondays because not all health authorities transmit data on the weekend, the number of new infections over the course of the week could again be above the 561 cases on Monday.
Corona: Federal Ministry of Health and RKI focus on prevention
In order to avoid further outbreaks and contagions, the motto is still that prevention is better than reaction. The RKI in particular emphasized this approach. Therefore, the Federal Ministry of Health repeatedly calls on its Twitter account to comply with the corona hygiene measures.
Enjoy the summer safely - no problem with the #AHA formula: keep your distance, observe hygiene measures, wear an everyday mask and, ideally, activate the Corona warning app! pic.twitter.com/T21WYcQEC4
- BMG (@BMG_Bund) August 14, 2020The corona pandemic is not only having severe consequences in Germany . The exceptional situation has also influenced public and private life in all other European countries. Especially the developments in summer vacation destinations like Spainand Croatiaare likely to cause concern for many people. Because despite Corona, many want to go on vacation. However, as soon as the critical value defined by the RKI is reached in a region, a country or area is considered a risk area. (lb with dpa) * Merkur.de is part of the Ippen digital network
List of rubric lists: © Paul Zinken