While there is good news for those who have recovered, experts are warning of another corona wave in autumn and winter. The news ticker.
- The RKI recorded 8,517 new coronavirus infections on Saturday (October 2).
- German virologists assume longer immune protection in those who have recovered.
- Experts warn of the corona wave in autumn and winter.
- This news ticker on the subject of Corona in Germany is updated regularly.
Virologists: those who have recovered are protected from corona for at least 1 year
Berlin – Anyone who has suffered a corona infection can enjoy immune protection for a certain period of time even without a vaccination. German virologists now assume that this protection will last longer than previously assumed. “The proven duration of protection after a Sars-CoV-2 infection is at least one year,” says a statement from the Society for Virology. From an immunological point of view, a significantly longer period of protection can be assumed for those who have recovered. However, this has not yet been proven by studies because Sars-CoV-2 * has not been around long enough, it continues.
The experts argue that the period during which those who have recovered from corona restrictions are treated as vaccinated should be extended to twelve months after infection. At the moment, those who have recovered only benefit for six months, for example by being exempt from tests.
“In autumn and winter it could really go wrong again,” warns the virologist Stürmer
Karl Lauterbach warned of a corona wave in autumn and winter. “30 percent of the under-60s are still not vaccinated. We underestimate this enormous number. It is too high to prevent an increase in the number of infections, “said the SPD health expert in the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger. “The virus will continue to spread in the cold season when life shifts back into closed rooms.”
Virologist Martin Stürmer also urges caution. “In autumn and winter it could really go off again,” says Stürmer in the ARD morning magazine on Friday morning. He warned not to take it lightly. In his opinion, the vaccination rate is too low.
Corona in Germany – RKI reports 10,118 new coronavirus infections (as of October 2, 2021)
The 7-day incidence of new corona infections is 64.4 on Saturday. The Robert Koch Institute * (RKI) reports 8,517 new corona infections. A week ago the value was 9727 infections. According to the new information, 66 deaths were recorded across Germany within 24 hours. A week ago there were 65 deaths.
| Coronavirus case numbers according to RKI | October 2, 2021 |
|---|---|
| New coronavirus infections | 8,517 |
| Deaths related to Sars-CoV-2 | 66 |
| Corona incidence | 64.4 |
Since the beginning of the corona pandemic *, it has been proven that 4,246,136 people in Germany have been infected with Sars-CoV2. The actual total number is likely to be significantly higher, as many infections are not detected. According to the RKI, 93,777 people have died of or with Corona so far. The number of those who have recovered is 4,018,500.
Current RKI numbers: Corona hospitalization incidence at 1.65
The number of corona patients admitted to clinics per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days is given by the RKI on Friday at 1.65. The comparison value of the previous week is slightly lower. A nationwide threshold value from when the situation can be viewed critically is not provided for the incidence of hospitalization, among other things because of large regional differences. The previous high was around 15.5 around Christmas time.
Free rapid corona tests will be abolished for many from October 11th. But there are exceptions. Here you will find an overview *. (dpa / jsch) * Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
