Could the Corona mutation Delta still thwart the relaxed summer? Jens Spahn and Federal Interior Minister Seehofer provided information on Thursday at a press conference.
- The Corona * incidence and the number of infections in Germany have been falling for weeks.
- However, the proportion of the delta variant continues to rise.
- Jens Spahn and Federal Interior Minister Seehofer provided information on Thursday at a press conference.
Update from July 1, 11 a.m.: The federal government wants to downgrade Portugal and Great Britain for travelers from virus variants to high incidence areas again soon. Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn also announced this to the PK on Thursday. This will be the case when the proportions of the more contagious Delta variant are comparable, i.e. probably 70 to 80 percent. According to estimates by the Robert Koch Institute, every second corona infection in Germany this week is due to the delta variant.
The decisive factor for the decision to be expected in the coming days will be that the relative proportion of the variant in
Germany is rising and this is becoming dominant, said Spahn. At the same time, it is crucial that the double vaccinations against Delta
protected and this increase in Germany. The step will “not be a long way off”. The current classification as a virus variant area results in strict quarantine rules even for vaccinated travelers.
At the Corona press conference with Spahn: Seehofer suddenly attacks UEFA
Update from July 1st, 10:25 am: Horst Seehofer considers the decision of UEFA to let thousands of people into the stadiums for soccer games as absolutely “irresponsible”. “We all know that avoidance of contact and certain hygiene regulations are essential,” continues Seehofer. “When you look at the pictures when people are very close together. With big hugs it is mapped out that this populates the infection process. I was at the opening games in Munich myself and have the certainty because I saw that all the hygiene measures had been complied with. It is of course also a support for the team. And the VIPS sat far apart too. It was a pleasure. That’s Munich, ”Seehofer continued. He was also not aware of a major infection in Munich, but different from Great Britain. It is important that such events do not contribute to the spread.
He could not explain the actions of UEFA. “I have a bit of a suspicion that this is about commerce. Commerce must not outshine the population’s protection against infection. I remember that UEFA also asked Munich to allow spectators ”. Even then, he felt that this was irresponsible.
Update from July 1, 10.15 a.m.: Federal Interior Minister Horst Seehofer also makes it clear to the PK that the measures of the Corona ordinances must also be enforced. For example, the quarantine that is being ordered for some returnees. This is controlled by the health authorities. The federal police are also responsible for controlling entry. On the one hand, the digital entry registration and the evidence for the tests or recoveries and vaccinations. Most of the controls here are carried out at the airports. The evidence should already be presented at boarding.
On the overland route, control is tightened behind the border. However, since Germany is currently surrounded by a risk area, the veil manhunt behind the border should primarily focus on who is returning from the Balkans or Great Britain, for example. “However, we do not assume that this will be a high volume,” Horst Seehofer continues. However, it must be checked, there is no stationary border control. “Anyone who enters must expect to be checked,” continues Seehofer. It is important to ensure the current success and to prevent the introduction of the infection to Germany as far as possible.
Corona in Germany: Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn informs about the current situation
Update from July 1, 10 a.m .: The press conference begins. Contrary to what was initially announced, RKI boss Lothar Wieler does not take part in the PK. However, Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn emphasized right from the start that the proportion of delta mutations in Germany is continuing to rise. The aim is to keep the absolute number of infections low and to further increase the vaccination rate. The number of new infections and the incidence are currently low. Two out of three adults in Germany are now vaccinated at least once. Seven percent of all 12 to 18 year olds are now also vaccinated.
Federal Health Minister Spahn further emphasizes that only a double vaccination provides the best possible protection against a delta infection. At the beginning of the summer, Spahn would like to draw attention to the current entry regulations again. Attention must be paid to virus variant areas and high incidence areas. If a mutation becomes the dominant variant in a country, this country will be classified as a virus variant area for German citizens. “We work according to the precautionary principle,” continues Spahn. In general, everyone who gets on a plane to Germany must be able to present a negative test result or proof of vaccination or proof of recovery.
Anyone who wants to enter from a high-incidence area or virus variant area must also be able to present one of these documents. Even with other types of entry than flying. In addition, the traveler must then go into quarantine.
Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn further explains at the PK that it is important to either be vaccinated or to be tested regularly. It could also make a big difference if you voluntarily get tested after returning from vacation or test yourself, even if the traveler does not return from a risk area, virus variant area or high incidence area. “We have clear rules. We have more options than we did a year ago, ”Spahn continued. “It is up to us whether or not a great vacation will be followed by a great time in autumn,” continues Spahn.
Corona: Delta mutation is spreading rapidly – RKI-PK with Spahn and Seehofer GLEICH Live
Original report: Berlin – The Corona * pandemic has been relaxing for weeks, the number of infections and the seven-day incidence controls the summer in seemingly relaxed times. But the delta variant in particular could put a spanner in the works in the coming weeks, the proportion of mutations is increasing at breakneck speed. On Thursday, Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn, RKI boss Lothar Wieler and Federal Minister of the Interior Horst Seehofer will be providing information on the current corona situation and the entry regulations.
Corona in Germany: Federal Health Minister Spahn and RKI boss Wieler provide information on PK
The Robert Koch Institute had already stated in its report on Wednesday: At least every second Corona * infection in the
The current week is likely to go back to the more contagious Delta variant. It is to be expected that the mutant discovered in India currently “accounts for at least half of all new infections,” writes the RKI in the report. Delta’s share of a sample from June 14th to 20th is estimated at around 37 percent. That is more than twice as much as the week before, when it was 17 percent.
Overall, the significant increase in the delta share since the end of May has continued. With regard to the proven delta cases, the RKI speaks of a “slight increase”. After 410 such infections were recorded in the week from May 31 to June 6, the RKI received 724 reports from June 14 to 20. However, not every positive sample is examined for variants. Overall, the seven-day incidence in Germany is currently falling.
Corona in Germany: could the incidence rise again soon?
You assume that Delta is already predominant in certain areas, maybe even across Germany, said the Frankfurt virologist Sandra Ciesek on Tuesday in the podcast “Coronavirus-Update” (NDR-Info). The fact that the delta shares have increased relatively sharply is also due to the currently very low number of cases. Outbreaks – which according to the RKI affect households, workplaces and schools – played a role. If it spreads further, the nationwide seven-day incidence could rise again, the expert expects. * Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
