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Dear readers,
Even after this tumultuous week with desperate ad hoc resolutions such as the Easter rest, which were just as abruptly withdrawn, the longing for good news is great.
We are (the scientists had predicted it, politicians largely ignored the forecasts) in the middle of the third wave, case numbers, incidence values, R-number - everything is on the X-mas course (you may remember the Christmas wave).
Unfortunately, it has to be said that the long-term perspective is not so rosy either.
At least that is what researchers at the University of Warwick want to have calculated using the example of Great Britain, who present their work in the specialist magazine »Lancet Infectious Diseases«.
The key message of the study: Even if a large part of the population is vaccinated (the scientists estimate a rate of 85 percent in their modeling), some measures to protect against infection must be maintained.
If, instead, all restrictions were lifted uncompromisingly, waves of infections would repeatedly sweep through the country - because none of the vaccines has so far offered complete protection against infections for all vaccinated people.
However, according to the assessment of the researchers, things like the mask requirement, quick test strategies and possibly local restrictions would be meant that would have to be continued.
The time of big, tough lockdowns would probably be over after a successful vaccination campaign.
And, depending on your perspective, maybe that's good news.
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Happy Easter?
Chancellor overturns her own Corona decision: Merkel's maneuver and the consequences
One and a half days after the controversial "Easter rest" decision, Chancellor Merkel corrects her course - and takes all the blame on herself.
What does this mean for the further fight against Corona?
Scientists on corona resolutions: Simple message, hardly any effect The
federal and state governments have tightened the corona measures over Easter, it seems.
But the decisions are actually too lax.
Experts fear: An increase in the number of cases cannot be stopped this way.
Merkel's corona crisis management:
Failed, but honest
What a turnaround!
Angela Merkel collects the »Easter rest« and asks publicly for forgiveness.
The Chancellor shows greatness - but also reveals her own failure.
Angela Merkel on stopping the »Easter rest«: »I beg your pardon from all citizens«
The Chancellor withdraws the resolutions on the »Easter rest«, takes full responsibility and apologizes.
Your full-length statement.
Special way or wrong way?
Denmark's strategy under review: How risky is the end of the shutdown if all over 50-year-olds are vaccinated?
In Denmark, most corona restrictions are expected to fall as soon as all those willing to vaccinate over 50 are immunized.
A role model for Germany?
End of the lockdown after Easter: What to think of Saarland's opening strategy
Soon the Saarland wants to reopen cinemas, restaurants and fitness studios.
A rapid test strategy should keep the number of cases low.
SPD health expert Lauterbach told SPIEGEL that this was "a programmed failure."
Open shops, cafés, theaters: Corona-Wunderland Tübingen
Corona sweeping week instead of permanent lockdown: Tübingen relies on pragmatic solutions in the pandemic.
A negative rapid test and a day ticket make it possible to return to normal.
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Strategies in comparison:
this is how the world vaccinates
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Covid-19 in worldwide numbers
Confirmed Cases: 125,554,998
Deaths: 2,756,566
Recovered from the disease: 71.129.2136
Germany: 2,734,753 confirmed sick people, 75,623 deaths
Sources: CSSE / Johns Hopkins University, as of March 26, 2021, 10:27 a.m.;
Robert Koch Institute, as of March 26, 2021, 3.08 a.m.
Research news
Immunologist on the concept of the "corona tinkerer" Stöcker: Is it that simple to develop a vaccine, Mr. Löffler?
The Lübeck entrepreneur Winfried Stöcker tested an alleged Covid-19 vaccine on his own.
Markus Löffler, who researches vaccines himself, speaks about the pitfalls of this approach.
Long-term consequences: Corona could trigger or worsen tinnitus,
hearing loss, dizziness and ringing in the ears: A study documents cases in which Covid-19 affected hearing.
But the virus doesn't have to be the only cause.
Studies on curfews and school closings: which measures really help
scientists simulate how certain regulations and restrictions affect the course of the pandemic.
What is necessary to keep the R-value permanently below 1?
Intensive care physicians warn of "Pims" syndrome: Covid-19 can be so dangerous for children
A new type of syndrome afflicts corona-infected children and adolescents.
It makes the immune system run amok and can be life-threatening.
Doctors look for a pattern of who it hits.
Corona mutants in daycare centers and schools: "Take good care of yourself and your children"
New data from Belgium and Great Britain show that the mutant B.1.1.7 primarily affects children and adolescents.
The infected carry the virus into their families - with fatal consequences.
What else was important
Alleged vaccination backlog: Where vaccinations stall in Germany - and where it works
Because the federal states vaccinate too slowly, vaccine is lying around unused - that's one allegation.
But figures show: it is not that simple.
Corona in different income groups: does the virus care how poor or rich you are?
Allegedly everyone is equal in the pandemic.
Not because of: New data shows who the crisis hits and how hard - and how it changes our ideas.
European champions in black painting: what's wrong with the Germans?
With Corona, the world is experiencing a crisis of the century.
Could it be that Germany wanted to shine as a model student - and now that, like many others, it is stumbling, it is all the more at odds with itself?
Bottom up!
Excess stocks in shutdown: sewage treatment plant warns of beer disposal via the drain.
Barrels that nobody taps, bottles that nobody opens: Because the pubs are closed, undrinked supplies are piling up there.
This could become a problem for wastewater disposal.
Have a nice weekend
Yours Michail Hengstenberg
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