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Corona mutants are circulating - This is the lockdown situation in Germany's neighboring countries

2021-02-17T05:46:30.299Z


In addition to Germany, numerous other European countries are also relying on a lockdown in the pandemic. Corona mutations are a central problem: How the infection process is on site.


In addition to Germany, numerous other European countries are also relying on a lockdown in the pandemic.

Corona mutations are a central problem: How the infection process is on site.

  • The

    Corona

    pandemic

    * counter numerous

    neighboring states

    of Germany with a

    lockdown

    .

  • However, new

    mutants of

    the

    Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus

    are also circulating in many places

    .

  • Compared to

    Germany

    , there are some differences in the

    pandemic

    strategy.

Frankfurt - When the news of a virus * spreading in Wuhan was

circulating

in

Germany

at the end of 2019

, very few thought that the Federal Republic of Germany would be in the

second lockdown of

a pandemic in

mid-February 2021

.

This was limited to the beginning of March *, but

the focus

is on the dependence on the

infection process

.

The numbers of new infections are currently positive *, they are falling steadily - there are only a few outliers.

Politicians of the grand coalition never tire of emphasizing

that this is the result of the

strict lockdown

.

But not only Germany has

imposed

a

lockdown

, some neighboring countries as well.

The

overview

shows

how the

corona situation

, the

infection process

and how new

mutants are

dealt

with

on site

.

Corona in France: The situation is tense

Unlike in Germany, where now

new infections

in the low four figures are announced, is the situation in

France

,

with a population of 67 million people, more strained.

The French health authorities regularly report around 20,000 new

corona infections

- and the trend is rising.

There is a

curfew on site

from 6 p.m.

Although there is no obligation to work from home, an urgent recommendation has been made.

Despite worse Corona values ​​than in Germany, France has left

schools

and

daycare centers open

since the summer

.

However, stricter rules also apply there, such as the wearing of

medical masks

for children from the age of six.

Jean Castex, French Prime Minister, recently said of the

lockdown

that "the economic, social, human and sometimes even health consequences are known".

Resolving the current solution was the last resort for politicians to

curb

the

infection rate

.

Despite the higher number of

new infections

, one aspect distinguishes

France

from

Germany

.

The

death rate

of Covid-19 sufferers is there

about

40 percent lower

.

One possible explanation for this is the fact that France

carries out

almost

twice

as many

corona tests

and diseases can be detected earlier.

This is what the "German Press Agency" reports.

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Various corona mutants are currently circulating in Europe.

(Archive photo)

© National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases / dpa

The circulating

corona mutants are

making themselves felt in

France

.

Between 20 and 25 percent of the

new infections

last week were due to the Sars-CoV-2 variant from

Great Britain

.

The variants from

Brazil

and

South Africa

, on the other hand, only account for between four and five percent of infections.

Clément Beaune, French State Secretary for European Affairs, is concerned about the rapid spread of the new virus - and warns of

“nasty surprises”

, for example at the borders.

That is why he is in lively exchange with the Prime Ministers of Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.

The

health authorities clearly summarize the

corona situation

in

France

on a map.

Corona in the Czech Republic: high numbers of infections

In the

Czech Republic,

the

infection

situation

initially appears

to be similar to that in France.

For weeks, the health authorities have been reporting

new infections

between 15,000 and 17,000.

However, these case numbers are much more dramatic for the Czech Republic, as the population is much smaller.

Almost eleven million people live

in the

Czech Republic

.

There is currently a

lockdown

situation there as well: mask requirement indoors and outdoors, night curfew, closed retail outlets, entry freeze.

The government only

imposed

a new two-week state of emergency in the

Czech Republic

at the beginning of the week

.

In this way, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš hopes to get the infection process under control.

Several virus variants of

Sars-CoV-2

are already circulating

in the

Czech Republic

.

The authorities are particularly concerned about the

mutant

from

Great Britain

, which accounts for a large part of the new infections caused by the mutation.

"The situation is not good, a very contagious

British Corona mutant is

spreading across the country," said Prime Minister Babiš on Monday (February 15, 2021).

Germany has now

declared the

Czech Republic a

virus mutation

area.

The health authorities summarize the corona situation on site.

Corona in Austria: expansion of the test strategy instead of lockdown

Austria

softened

the

lockdown

about a week ago:

schools

,

hairdressers

and

shops

are fully open again.

Entry requirements for

schools

and

hairdressers

, defined as "body-hugging services", are a

negative corona test.

While the number of reported new corona infections in November 2020 was still at a record level, it has been falling steadily since then.

Now only between 1200 and 1500 new infections are reported daily.

This number has to be assessed in the context of the significantly fewer citizens compared to Germany, almost nine million people.

The gastronomy, however, remains closed for the time being.

The government is currently thinking aloud about further easing from Easter.

Compared to Germany,

Austria

relies on a different approach to the pandemic.

Instead of

incidence value

in the country to push as low as possible, which were

testing capacity

significantly increased.

As long as the values ​​level off and remain stable, this strategy will last, according to the Austrian health authorities.

More than

1.5 million people have been

tested

in

Austria

since the

corona easing

.

"We are among the countries that test the most in Europe," said Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz recently, as reported by the Austrian news agency "APA".

So-called

"living room tests"

are to support the strategy from March

.

These are

rapid tests

for at home, which should also be available in Germany from March.

Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn * announced this on Tuesday (February 16, 2021).

However, the

corona tests at

home are only used for your own control.

They are not suitable as a template for attending school.

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At a glance: How the corona infection process is in Germany's neighboring countries.

(Illustration)

© Vrnata Jiri / Imago Images

Corona mutants

are

also an issue

in

Austria

.

The

British

and

South African variants in

particular are

spreading in the country.

Care should be taken, stressed Chancellor Kurz on Monday evening.

The authorities in Austria show the corona situation on a map.

Corona in the Netherlands: mutants are spreading

In the

Netherlands, there

is currently a

lockdown

.

Public life is very restricted until the end of February.

Although the number of new infections is falling, the authorities are critical of the situation.

The night curfew was therefore recently extended to the beginning of March.

In contrast, the elementary schools were relaxed.

Face-to-face classes have been taking place again since Monday (February 15, 2021).

Regardless of

Corona restrictions,

the Netherlands is daring a

pilot project

in the event sector.

Theater and cabaret shows should take place in front of spectators.

Audiences should also be allowed in football stadiums, under extensive hygiene concepts.

A negative corona test is required for entry.

This is reported by the Dutch news agency "ANP".

In the Netherlands too,

corona mutants

are playing an increasingly important role in terms of new infections.

Local authorities estimate that around half of the new infections are due to

different variants

, mainly the

UK one

.

However, precise data is still lacking.

Several studies are to investigate the field, as reported by the "German Press Agency".

The

health authorities have summarized the

corona situation

in the

Netherlands

on a map.

Corona in Denmark: Lockdown despite falling numbers

Denmark will

tighten the

corona measures

in the country

from Wednesday (February 17th, 2021)

.

The reason for this are

circulating mutants

.

This mainly applies to the variants from

South Africa

and

Great Britain

.

According to information from the Danish health institute "SSI", more than every fourth sample of the virus is now contaminated by the British mutant.

The new rules particularly affect commuters who are now only allowed to present a three-day-old corona test for entry.

“It is important that people who live and work in the border region can cross the border,” emphasized the Danish Health Minister Magnus Heunicke - and added: “But it is also important to protect Denmark against virus variants that create greater uncertainty in the epidemic. "

The number of

corona cases has been

developing

positively since December last year

- regardless of the

mutant

circulating

.

At that time, 4,000 new infections were reported daily, now it is often between 500 and 1,000. In this case, too, it is important that almost six million people live in Denmark, not more than 83 million as in Germany.

The Danish health authorities provide an overview of the corona situation on site.

Corona in Poland: mutants hardly play a role

In

Poland

, the number of

corona cases is

also

developing

positively, but at a higher level than in Denmark.

Around 7,000

new infections

occur every day among almost 38 million people living in Poland

.

The health authorities report this regularly.

The country recently decided to ease some corona easing.

Cinemas, ski areas and hotels are allowed to reopen.

As a result, numerous events are very popular: Violations have already occurred there. *

The reopenings are part of a two-week

test phase

.

The

infection

process

should then be

reassessed.

The Polish government hopes that the easing will in particular revitalize the local economy, as the Polish news agency "PAP" reports.

The government around Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki remains cautious about the corona mutants.

A ten-day quarantine is necessary after entering Poland.

Corona in Belgium: Decline in the number of infections

In

Belgium

, the health authorities are seeing a decrease in the number of

infections

.

These are at a similar level as in Germany, although in this case the population size must also be put in relation.

Around eleven and a half million people live in Belgium.

Compared to Germany, the number of infections is still at a critical level, despite the decline.

In contrast to the falling number of

new infections

, the

death rate

among those affected is

increasing

.

Several Belgian media report this unanimously.

Meanwhile, the situation regarding

corona mutants

in

Belgium is

unclear.

Several cases have already been reported, but no clear studies exist yet.

The Belgian health authority describes the general, pandemic situation in Belgium in an overview.

Corona in Luxembourg: increasing numbers - measures extended

Luxembourg

recently extended

the

corona measures

until mid-March.

There, too, rising incidences are the reason.

Regardless of the

infection rate

and the Corona restrictions, retail and cultural institutions have been

open again

in

Luxembourg

since January 11th

.

According to reports from the national health laboratory,

the British

Corona mutant

is mainly

circulating in

Luxembourg

in three different mutations.

So far, those affected have been individual cases.

However, the Ministry of Health warns about the spread of the mutant.

It is important to

continue to comply with the

hygiene measures

currently in force

and to reduce contacts, emphasized a spokesman.

You can watch the development of the mutant very closely, it said.

(Tobias Utz)

* fr.de, hna.de and fnp.de are part of the nationwide Ippen digital editorial network.

List of rubric lists: © Vrnata Jiri / Imago Images

Source: merkur

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