The number of corona cases is rising faster again in Germany.
The virus is spreading.
Accordingly, the measures are becoming more restrictive again, with new fines.
The
Corona infections
continue to rise in Germany to continue after the situation had actually stabilized.
Hotspots in Germany are trying to slow down the spread of the corona virus with strict corona rules.
You can find further developments here in our news ticker.
Update from September 29, 8:18 p.m.:
Berlin has
imposed
tightened measures in
view of the increased corona numbers
.
According to
dpa
information, a maximum of 50 participants applies to private outdoor celebrations, 25 people can come together in closed rooms.
The
resolutions of the Corona summit
were thus
implemented by the federal and state governments.
Also new is a general
mask requirement in office and administration buildings
.
When working at the desk, the regulation should not apply, as it was said.
Update from September 29, 6:14 p.m
.: Anyone who gives false information about
themselves
in a restaurant or pub
faces
a
future
fine of up to 1000 euros
in
Schleswig-Holstein
.
This was announced by Prime Minister Daniel Günther of the CDU.
Previously, the Prime Ministers of the federal states had decided on a minimum fine of 50 euros for their video switch with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Corona virus in Germany: Illegal dance party - landlord has to pay 5000 euros fine
Update from September 29, 6:07 p.m
.: A
Berlin restaurateur
has to
pay a
fine of 5000 euros
after a
dance party
.
The Berlin-Mitte district announced on Tuesday that the corona hygiene regulations were massively violated at the event.
Since the end of June, more than 1000 reports have been recorded by the internal service of the public order office.
There are nightlife spots like Torstrasse in the district.
In the past few months, the Berlin police repeatedly broke up parties with hundreds of participants.
In view of the increased number of infections in the capital, Berlin's Governing Mayor Michael Müller (SPD) called for a more consistent implementation of corona rules.
Corona crisis in Germany: Merkel announces new corona rules
Update from September 29, 5:16 p.m
.: Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) makes a statement after the Corona summit in the Chancellery.
The Chancellor informs about the new corona rules.
Ventilation is also an issue.
Corona in Germany: Virologist Streeck draws a bitter summer conclusion
Update from September 29, 5:04 p.m
.:
Virologist Hendrik Streeck commented
on the corona situation in Germany in an interview.
His conclusion is bitter.
Opportunities are being missed in the current debate.
Streeck believes that there is too much fear of the corona virus in Germany.
Corona intensive care patients - number has been increasing since mid-September
Update from September 29, 2:10 p.m
.: The number of Covid-19 patients who have to be treated in an intensive care unit in the hospital is increasing.
This is based on data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI).
353 corona patients
currently require intensive care and
191 of the intensive care
patients
need
ventilation
(as of September 28).
On September 21, the number of intensive care patients was still 267. That is a significant increase, even if the number is still very low.
Christmas markets in Corona times: NRW wants to allow standing tables
Update from September 29, 11 a.m.:
The
corona
virus has been turning the world upside down for months, and the virus has been spreading worldwide since the beginning of the year.
An end to the
pandemic
is not yet in sight.
But winter fans probably don't have to forego all the advantages of the cold season.
Because, as NRW Health Minister
Karl-Josef Laumann
explains
to the
Rheinische Post
, even the popular Christmas markets could probably take place.
Accordingly, attempts are being made
to allow
Christmas
markets to take place under corona conditions.
"At the Christmas markets, we will allow standing tables instead of only seats," Laumann continued.
In addition, it must be ensured that the stands are pulled apart and operators of the mulled wine stands have to pay attention to distances and, for example, to follow-up, reports
rp-online
.
Corona in Germany: RKI reports new numbers - 2000 limit cracked again
Update from September 29th, 9 a.m.:
The number of new infections in Germany continues to rise, again the health authorities report an increase that tears the 2,000 limit.
As the
Robert Koch Institute reported
on Tuesday, around 2,089 people tested positive for the virus in the past 24 hours.
North Rhine-Westphalia recorded the highest increase, 564 people in the state tested positive for the virus on Monday.
Bavaria is also badly affected with around 407 new infections, and Baden-Württemberg has 308 new cases.
Corona in Germany: The number of new infections continues to rise
Update from September 29, 7:05 a.m.:
While the discussions about stricter
measures continue
(see update from September 28, 11:30 p.m.), the number of
infections
in Germany continues to
rise
.
As n-tv reported on Monday evening, citing reports from the
health authorities
, around 1643 people had tested positive for the
virus
in the past 24 hours
.
According to this,
Bavaria
is said to have
reported the most new infections on Monday.
How high the official numbers are, however, will only be
revealed
on
Tuesday morning
.
Then the Robert Koch Institute publishes the official case numbers.
Corona in Germany: are stricter measures coming soon?
Update from September 28, 11:29 p.m
.: To get the number of corona cases under control in autumn and winter, the states and the federal government are planning a joint approach.
In view of the persistently high number of corona infections, the federal government proposes an upper limit of
25 participants for celebrations in private rooms
.
In public spaces, it should be a maximum of 50 people, according to a draft of a draft resolution from the federal government for the deliberations of Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) with the Prime Minister this Tuesday.
There should also be a fine for incorrect contact details in restaurants and a ban on serving alcohol in regions particularly affected by Corona.
Police break the banned party in Gelsenkirchen
Update from September 28, 9.10 p.m
.: The city of
Gelsenkirchen
(
North
Rhine-Westphalia) broke up a private party for the first time at the weekend because of violations of the stricter corona rules.
100 people celebrated in a restaurant, but currently only parties with 50 participants are allowed, the city announced on Monday.
On top of that, the applicable hygiene rules were not observed.
The landlord of the restaurant as well as the organizer of the unannounced private party expect an administrative offense and a fine.
Neighbors of the gas station had complained about loud music and notified the regulatory office.
The police sent the guests home and sealed the doors of the restaurant.
The keys were also secured.
Corona hotspots in Germany - RKI publishes list with top 15
Update from September 28, 7.12 p.m
.: The Robert Koch Institute * (RKI) has published a
list of the top 15 districts with a 7-day incidence
in its current Covid-19 situation report
.
4 circles
exceed
the critical value of 50
.
It is noticeable that the state of
Berlin
is represented in the list
with different city districts.
In Berlin itself, the 7-day incidence is 28.1.
That is the greatest value.
Hamburg follows with a value of 22.5, then North Rhine-Westphalia with 18.1 (data as of September 28, midnight).
In
Berlin Mitte
it is a "diffuse event" according to the RKI.
Young travelers from all over the world (international) and partying get infected on the way or at parties in Berlin Mitte and then spread the infections in their households and families.
The development is similar in the other Berlin districts.
A video now shows how young people celebrate an illegal underground party in Berlin.
In Hamm (NRW), on the other hand, the corona outbreak can be traced back to a wedding.
In Bielefeld (North Rhine-Westphalia) at least 38 people were infected with Corona at a birthday party.
The celebration was quite small, but the guests apparently dealt with the Corona issue loosely.
RKI list of the top 15 districts with a 7-day incidence *
The RKI points out that in federal states with comparatively low populations, even small increases in the number of cases can lead to a significant increase in the 7-day incidence.
circle | 7 day incidence |
---|---|
Hamm (North Rhine-Westphalia) | 112.2 |
Remscheid (North Rhine-Westphalia) | 72.1 |
Dingolfing-Landau (Bavaria) | 60.3 |
Berlin center | 55.0 |
Berlin Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg | 45.7 |
Rhön-Grabfeld (Bavaria) | 38.9 |
Gelsenkirchen (North Rhine-Westphalia) | 37.6 |
Munich Bavaria) | 37.6 |
Gross-Gerau (Hesse) | 37.2 |
Cologne (North Rhine-Westphalia) | 34.0 |
Berlin Tempelhof-Schöneberg | 33.9 |
Berlin Neukölln | 33.9 |
Berlin Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf | 33.7 |
Wundsiedel i.Fichtelgebirge | 32.8 |
Offenbach (Hesse) | 31.8 |
* (Data as of September 28th, midnight)
Coronavirus in Germany: RKI case numbers
According to the RKI,
285,332 corona cases
have been officially registered in Germany since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
According
to the RKI, the
number of deaths
in connection with a corona infection is
9460
.
According to RKI estimates, around 252,500 people had survived an infection by Monday morning.
Update from September 28, 4:50 p.m
.: The city of Bielefeld issues a statement on the corona crisis.
There was chaos at some drive-in test stations this Monday
(see update from September 28, 2:30 p.m.)
.
The traffic jammed and some people had to wait a long time for a corona test.
"I expressly apologize," said the head of the crisis team Ingo Nürnberger at a press conference.
It was a communication error.
From Tuesday, tests on four test roads are to be more organized.
Corona in Bielefeld: After a family celebration, over 1500 people in quarantine
Update from September 28, 2020, 3:26 p.m.:
After the
corona situation
in
Hamm
seems to worsen, the number of new infections in
Bielefeld
continues to rise.
As a result of a
family celebration
, around
1,700 people
are now
in
quarantine there
.
Among them are 1,100
students and teachers
, as a city spokesman said on Monday.
According to estimates by the State Center Health NRW, there were 130 infected people in Bielefeld on Monday.
According to the RKI, 16.8 people per 100,000 inhabitants have been infected with the virus in the past seven days.
Corona cases in Hamm (NRW): Almost 2,800 people in quarantine
Update from September 28, 2020, 3:17 p.m.:
After a
major wedding in
early September, the North Rhine-Westphalian city of
Hamm is
still
struggling
with the increase in
new corona infections
.
A total of 37 new corona cases were registered from Sunday noon to Monday noon.
229 people are acutely infected.
In the past seven days (Tuesday through Monday), the city recorded 170 new infections.
Based on the previous day's figures, the Robert Koch Institute had reported a
seven-day incidence
of 112.2
on Monday morning
.
According to the city, 17 people were in the hospital, one of them in the intensive care unit.
Almost
2,800 people
were in
quarantine
.
Twelve schools and two daycare centers are affected by the corona outbreak.
"A total of around 170
corona infections
in Hamm are related to the wedding," said a city spokesman.
More than 300 wedding guests from Hamm have already been identified, quarantined and tested.
In total, more than 300
wedding guests from Hamm were
identified.
How many people were there at the celebrations is still not known.
Corona virus in Germany: More than 1200 people in Bielefeld in quarantine after a private party
Update from September 28, 2020, 2.30 p.m
.: The
corona outbreak in Bielefeld
in North Rhine-Westphalia has further effects.
After around 900 people originally had to
go
into
quarantine
due to a private party
, more than 1200 people are now said to be in quarantine, as the city is said to have informed the "Bild" newspaper when asked.
Most of the people are students and teachers.
A total of ten schools are affected by the corona outbreak.
Since Monday morning, these people have had to be
tested
for the
corona
virus
in a test center
.
There is therefore traffic chaos around the test center, as can be seen from the official Twitter account of the
city of Bielefeld
.
It was clearly indicated here
not to drive
to the
test center
.
"The test center is overcrowded and the traffic is already backing up to Herfordstrasse and Eckendorfer Strasse," was informed via Twitter.
Do not drive again - Please do not drive to the Corona test station on the former Kahmann and Ellerbrock site on Feldstrasse today.
The test center is overrun and the traffic is already backing up except for the ... https://t.co/hwDLSGwNs5 pic.twitter.com/0TFuKnIY2V
- City of Bielefeld (@stadtbielefeld) September 28, 2020
Our first report from September 28th: Corona hotspot in Germany: Numbers continue to increase significantly - district exceeds extreme mark
Hamm - The number of new infections with the coronavirus * is increasing rapidly across Europe.
While the situation in France is worsening and the country is sliding more and more into a second corona wave *,
Chancellor Merkel
expressed
worried words about the number of cases in Germany.
Most recently, more than 900 people had to be quarantined in Bielefeld after a private party.
Numerous students and teachers from a total of ten schools are affected.
As the city of Bielefeld announced in an official announcement, the total number of known corona infections associated with the private celebration is 36. Meanwhile, the seven-day incidence in a city in
North Rhine-Westphalia rose to
over 100 .
Coronavirus in Germany: Current figures - City in North Rhine-Westphalia exceeds worrying mark
As the
Robert Koch Institute
(RKI) announced on Monday, the number of people officially infected with the coronavirus * in Germany is 285,332, which corresponds to an increase of 1192 on the previous day.
It was not until Saturday (September 26) that the highest value since April was reached with 2507 new corona infections *.
According
to RKI estimates in Germany, according to the management report on Sunday, the number of
reproductions *, or
R value for
short
, was 1.17 (previous day: 1.08).
The
seven-day R-value
, which relates to a longer period and is less subject to daily fluctuations, corresponded to a value of 1.02 on Sunday (previous day: 1.17).
From Sunday noon to Monday noon, 37 new cases of infection were registered.
Coronavirus: seven-day incidence value in Hamm well over 100
Meanwhile, in the
North Rhine-Westphalian city of Hamm,
the seven-day incidence value has increased enormously.
After a wedding, Hamm had developed into a
corona hotspot
.
After the value had been 99.9 before the weekend, it rose to
112.2
on Monday, according to the Robert Koch Institute
.
The seven-day incidence * shows the
number of new infections
for the last seven days.
A value of 50 is considered a critical mark.
Thomas Hunsteger-Petermann
(CDU), Lord Mayor of Hamm, expressed anger in a video message about the wedding celebration, which got everything rolling just under three weeks ago.
"We will go to recourse here with all legal options that we have," he said on Monday.
Coronavirus in Germany: Merkel warns of more than 19,000 infections a day
Due to the increasing number of corona cases in Germany,
Chancellor Angela Merkel
has also
expressed her
concern
.
According to information from the "Bild" newspaper, Merkel is said to have warned of more than 19,000 infections a day.
According to the newspaper, Merkel said in the CDU presidium: “If the trend continues like this, we will have 19,200 infections a day.
It's like in the other countries. ”Another source confirmed this statement to FOCUS Online.
Local sources of infection
would have to be addressed very clearly, otherwise there would be numbers at Christmas like in
France
, as Merkel also said on Monday, according to information from the German Press Agency, from participants in a video conference of the
CDU presidium
.
On Tuesday, the Chancellor wants to hold a video switching conference with the
Prime Minister to
discuss suitable measures to counter the rising number of infections.
Bavaria's Prime Minister
Markus Söder
recently called for a nationwide "Corona traffic light".
* Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen network (mbr)
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