In Germany, new corona infections continue to rise.
A doctor has now given a gloomy forecast for 2021, but also named an important turning point.
The
second wave * of
the
Corona *
pandemic
seems to be in full swing in Germany.
The
partial lockdown
could be extended.
A doctor sees the reason in the lack of
contact restrictions among the population.
Hamburg - Rising Corona * numbers, partial lockdown, canceled events and closed restaurants.
Germany has been in a
second partial lockdown
since the beginning of November
.
But the number of
new corona infections
continues to rise.
The RKI reports new highs again and again.
A medic is now warning.
Is there a
third wave
threatening us
?
Coronavirus in Germany: The second wave - doctors see a clear reason
The current situation in which Germany finds itself is described by many as the
"second wave"
in the
corona pandemic
.
This was followed by the partial lockdown that the German population is currently experiencing in order to relieve the hospitals and contain the spread of the virus until a vaccine * is available.
But why are the numbers of infections still increasing?
In an interview with RTL, the Hamburg intensive care doctor Stefan Kluge is also disappointed with the development: “
I'm also a little disappointed
with the number of infections today and in the last few days.
I would have hoped for more, ”said the doctor.
But Kluge sees a clear difference to spring.
“You can see from the contact details that there are good analyzes that this lockdown light
does not lead to the massive contact
restrictions among the population
as it did in spring.
And that's a bit of the problem. ”While the population clearly adhered to the restrictions in spring, illegal parties are currently taking place again and again.
But not only these crowds, but also increased private contacts contribute to the spread of the virus.
According to the RKI, there is an increasing number of
infections
in "
households
, in community facilities and old people's and nursing homes."
Coronavirus in Germany: what will happen next in spring?
- "Third wave is coming"
In view of the infection rate, the government is currently advising on extended or tightened measures for December.
Christmas should still be possible *.
But what will happen in 2021
?
Stefan Kluge gives a
gloomy forecast
.
"In winter, given the temperatures, people spend much more time indoors," the doctor told the evening paper.
“I'm assuming a third wave,” said Kluge.
Corona: WHO reports worrying death numbers - is a third wave coming?
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- Hamburger Abendblatt (@abendblatt) November 19, 2020
The only way to limit this would be to
limit the contacts of
each individual, he confirmed to RTL.
"
We just have to rethink
, we must limit our contacts." He continued: "That is for us incredibly difficult that we see over and over again, every day, and we must
persevere in the coming months
so that we can really keep open schools, Being able to liberalize kindergartens and maybe also a bit, keyword gastronomy.
But for this it is really crucial that we discipline ourselves now for months. ”The RKI is also currently appealing“ that the
entire population is committed to infection protection
. ”
(Chd) * Merkur.de is part of the Ippen-Digital network.
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