The Robert Koch Institute also calls on those who have been vaccinated to protect themselves better.
At 10.30 a.m. Jens Spahn and Lothar Wieler comment on the corona situation on a PK.
Berlin - The corona virus * still has Germany firmly under control.
The number of infections is increasing dramatically, and the pollution in some clinics is increasingly focusing on additional protective measures.
The acting Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn * (CDU *) and RKI President Lothar Wieler want to speak about the current situation at a press conference this morning.
With 50,196 new infections within one day, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced the next high on Thursday (11/11/2021).
Today 48,640 new coronavirus infections were registered *, the nationwide seven-day incidence reached a value of 263.7 - also a new high for Germany.
Corona in Germany: RKI for cancellation of major events
In view of this development, the RKI calls for a return to massive restrictions in Germany.
The corona situation is still "very worrying," said the RKI in its weekly report on the pandemic.
The institute advised "urgently to cancel or avoid larger events if possible, but also to reduce all other unnecessary contacts".
The RKI demands drastic changes in behavior from the citizens.
If contacts cannot be avoided, you should always do a test beforehand, even if you have been vaccinated or have recovered, the experts advise in their latest weekly report.
Vaccinated and convalescents should also wear masks and keep their distance.
The RKI continues to rate the risk of those who are not or not fully vaccinated in Germany as very high.
For those who are fully vaccinated, it is moderate, but increasing.
Corona situation: Kretschmer does not rule out a new lockdown
Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer (CDU) is no longer ruling out a new lockdown.
His state has the highest numbers nationwide; according to the RKI, the weekly incidence has now exceeded the 500 mark.
The 2G rule will not be enough in the fight against the current corona wave, said Kretschmer in the ZDF * broadcast Maybrit Illner *.
“We have to add further instruments.” Otherwise the current situation could end in a “humanitarian catastrophe”.
(cs / dpa / afp)
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