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In Germany, the number of new coronavirus infections has jumped within one day. Yesterday, the health authorities reported 8,324 new infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) – and thus over 4,400 more than the previous day. A week ago, the figure for Germany was 4,996 infections. More than 8,000 new infections within 24 hours were last registered in Germany on May 21. The seven-day incidence has continued to rise, and is now just above the 40 mark – at 40.8. The previous day, the value was 37.4, and a…

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The numbers in Switzerland indicate the beginning of a fourth wave: In Switzerland, with a population of 8.5 million, and in Liechtenstein, 3,150 new infections were reported to the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) today within 24 hours. A week ago Tuesday, there were 1,910 new cases. “Since July, hospital admissions have increased tenfold,” a FOPH spokesperson reported. About a quarter of PCR tests were positive today. Switzerland last recorded such high numbers last year during the second wave, which resulted in closures and many CoV measures. The new…

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In France, the number of coronavirus patients in hospitals continues to rise. As the health authorities announced yesterday evening, 399 Covid 19 patients were newly admitted within 24 hours. This brought the total number of coronavirus patients in French hospitals to 9,798. The number of Covid 19 patients requiring intensive care also continues to increase in France. With 73 patients newly admitted to intensive care units within 24 hours, it now stands at 1,852. Another mass vaccination campaign launched in TunisiaAnother major vaccination campaign against coronavirus began yesterday in Tunisia.…

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The 7-day incidence continues to rise in Germany. According to data released by the German Robert Koch Institute (RKI) this morning, it was 36.2 – up from 35.0 the previous day and 23.1 a week ago. Health offices in Germany reported 2,126 new coronavirus infections to the RKI within one day. That’s according to figures reflecting the 4:30 a.m. RKI dashboard. A week ago, the figure for Germany had been 1,183 infections. The incidence has been the basis for many coronavirus restrictions in the pandemic so far, such as under…

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About 205 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 4.3 million infected people have died. About 4.5 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide. In Denmark, the last masks are also coming off. As of Saturday, people nationwide no longer have to wear mouth-nose protection when on buses, trains or ferries. A mask obligation exists practically only in the air traffic: If one flies, the requirement of a mouth nose protection applies namely still, since the air traffic falls according to…

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The incidence is to be supplemented in the evaluation of the pandemic by other values such as hospitalizations, yet it remains the supporting factor. And it has been rising steadily for weeks. The seven-day incidence continues to rise. According to data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) on Friday morning, it was 30.1 – the previous day the value was 27.6, a week ago it was 20.4. The health offices in Germany reported the RKI last within one day 5578 Corona new infections. This is according to figures reflecting the…

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In the Australian state of New South Wales with its metropolis of Sydney, the CoV figures continue to rise despite a lockdown that has lasted for almost seven weeks. Within 24 hours, 390 new infections had been recorded, the highest number since the pandemic began, health authorities said today. Two people had died in connection with Covid-19, regional government chief Gladys Berejiklian said. The metropolis of Sydney and large parts of New South Wales have already been in lockdown since the end of June. People are now only allowed to…

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This week, the corona infection rate in Africa did drop somewhat for the first time. But experts warn against rejoicing too soon. They say the lower incidence is only due to a slight drop in cases in southern Africa, which is already heavily infested. There are already signs of an increase again in 19 countries, including Algeria, Botswana, Burundi and, most recently, South Africa. “The situation should rightly alarm us all,” said Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of the Nigerian port metropolis of Lagos. Rising mortality rateDespite falling incidence, the mortality…

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The Australian state of New South Wales, with its metropolis of Sydney, is unable to control its most severe Corona epidemic ever, despite strict regulations. Within 24 hours, 356 new infections had been recorded in the region, more than at any time since the pandemic began, health authorities said Tuesday (Aug. 10). Four elderly people died in connection with Covid-19, all of whom had not been vaccinated against the virus. Large parts of the region, including Sydney, have already been in a strict lockdown since late June. The measures are…

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