"Lockdown measures in hotspots are effective": Holetschek sees an improved situation in Bavaria - and has a concern
Created: 12/15/2021, 05:42 AM
From: Katarina Amtmann
When asked about Merkur.de, Klaus Holetschek explained the development of the corona numbers in Bavaria (archive picture).
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Even if there is still no all-clear: The development of the corona numbers in Bavaria is on the right track.
Klaus Holetschek explained the reasons to Merkur.de.
Munich - The corona numbers are falling.
A few weeks ago there were still numerous hotspots in Bavaria with an incidence of over 1000, on Tuesday (December 14th) there hasn't been a single one for days.
Some time ago, many Bavarian districts were regularly in the nationwide top 10, now not a single one is in the top 40.According to data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the first Bavarian district follows: Freyung-Grafenau (713th place) , 4).
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Falling corona numbers in Bavaria: Holetschek explains successful measures
Why is the good development? The consistent course that is being followed in Bavaria shows success. “Our protective measures are effective. The measures for the hotspot regions have helped to delimit the incidence of infection in a targeted manner, particularly in the areas particularly affected, ”said Health Minister Klaus Holetschek when asked by
Merkur.de
. “The comprehensive Bavaria-wide measures have also contributed to curbing the rate of infection. It was and is right and important that we continue to be the 'prudence and caution' team. "
A positive development can also be observed with vaccinations, especially first vaccinations, in the last few weeks.
According to Holetschek, more than 70 percent have been vaccinated for the first time in the Free State, and more than 68 percent have received their second vaccination against Corona.
In the past week, more than a million vaccinations were administered in Bavaria.
Corona in Bavaria: "The fourth wave has not yet broken"
“But one thing is clear: the fourth wave has not yet broken.
The situation in the clinics is still extremely tense.
Within the last week, the number of COVID-19 patients in Bavarian hospitals has decreased slightly compared to the previous week.
In view of the very high level at which the number of inpatients treated COVID-19 patients is currently, this is no reason to give the all-clear, "said the Minister of Health to
Merkur.de
.
For the time being, one could not expect any noticeable relief in the situation in the intensive care bed area of the clinics in the next few weeks.
Patient transfers are therefore still the order of the day and the cancellation of planned interventions, if medically justifiable, will have to be maintained in the near future.
Holetschek on Corona: "We must not be careless now"
But what has to happen now to continue the good trend and possibly lower the numbers even more?
"We mustn't be careless now," said Holetschek.
The protection of the citizens comes first.
"We can only manage to contain the corona pandemic together.
This requires consistent action and unfortunately also restrictions, ”said the CSU politician.
You continuously check which measures are necessary and adjust the corona rules if necessary.
Corona situation in Bavaria: Holetschek with an important appeal
The main concern of the state government is now Omikron.
Holetschek: “We must do everything together to further curb the current momentum.
I therefore appeal - especially with a view to the Omikron variant - to the citizens: consistently adhere to the corona protective measures!
Wear the mask correctly, keep your distance and hygiene.
Minimize your contacts.
And above all: get vaccinated! "
38 Omikron cases in Bavaria - "worries us all"
In Bavaria alone - as of December 13th - 38 Omikron cases have been confirmed.
“The Omicron virus variant worries us all.
Because: There is not yet sufficient information about how the virus variant behaves, ”said Holetschek.
That is precisely why it is right and important to remain vigilant.
Quick action is required.
“We have therefore implemented strict rules for isolation and quarantine in connection with Omikron.
But it is also clear: The corona protective measures such as distance, mask, compliance with hygiene rules and contact reductions help against all variants, both against Delta and against Omikron.
And of course the same applies: vaccinate, vaccinate, vaccinate.
Booster vaccinations are particularly important with a view to the Omikron variant, ”concluded the CSU politician.
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