Despite the requirement to wear a mask in many schools in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the number of students, teachers and employees infected with the coronavirus has more than doubled in the past seven days.
On Tuesday, the State Office for Health and Social Affairs (Lagus) reported 127 ongoing cases of infection in 71 schools in the country.
Last Tuesday there were 57 in 41 schools.
Rostock - Due to the increased number of infections in the overall population, all districts and urban districts in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have now reached the yellow level on the state risk map.
In all regions except for the Mecklenburg Lake District, it is again compulsory to wear a mask at school.
In the Lake District, this could happen in the next few days if the region stays in the yellow category.
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Over 200 people infected with corona in schools
The number of corona infections in schools is steadily increasing.
On Thursday, the State Office for Health and Social Affairs (Lagus) in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania reported 219 ongoing cases - 211 students and eight teachers or employees at a total of 51 schools.
The affected children and teachers are in two-week quarantine and cannot attend classes.
Over 200 people infected with corona in schools
Seven-day incidence in MV increases slightly to 50.5
The seven-day incidence of new corona infections rose in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania from 49.7 to 50.5 on Saturday.
As the State Office for Health and Social Affairs (Lagus) announced, 111 new cases were registered.
That's 20 less than on Friday and 24 more than a week ago.
The incidence, which is the number of new infections per 100.
Seven-day incidence in MV increases slightly to 50.5
Fewer students in quarantine
The number of Brandenburg students and teachers who are in quarantine due to corona cases has decreased slightly compared to the previous week.
As of Thursday, according to the Ministry of Education, the last time children and young people were in isolation were in 1984, which corresponds to a share of 0.67 percent.
In the previous week it was 2079.
Fewer students in quarantine
Last Friday, more than 500 schoolchildren across the country were in isolation at home or were in quarantine as close contacts because of a corona infection.
Around 155,000 children and young people learn in the MV schools.
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