The number of confirmed new cases of coronavirus infection in Germany increased by 65,371 per day, which was a new high for the entire pandemic. This is evidenced by data published on Thursday by the Robert Koch Institute (subordinated to the Ministry of Health of Germany) .
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The previous anti-record was set on November 17, when 52,826 cases of infection were detected per day. Since the beginning of the epidemic, the infection has been detected in 5,195,321 residents of Germany. As a result of COVID-19, 264 patients died in the country in 24 hours. The total number of deaths during the entire pandemic in Germany reached 98,538.
The seven-day spread of coronavirus in Germany (the number of infections per week per 100 thousand people) is now 336.9. On Wednesday, it reached 319.5, a week ago – 249.1, and a month ago was at 74.4. The seven-day rate of infection has so far been the main criterion in Germany’s election of restrictive measures. Other factors are currently being carefully considered, including the occupancy of intensive care units and the percentage of vaccinated citizens.
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In recent weeks, the incidence of coronavirus in Germany is growing rapidly. The chairman of the Bundestag (German parliament) Berbel Bass called for refusing to participate in major celebrations as well. in. at. German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer – unify restrictions across the country. According to Der Spiegel, the German armed forces plan to mobilize 12,000 troops by the end of the year to provide civilian assistance amid the fourth wave of the pandemic. Currently, the key goal of politicians is to introduce the so-called 2G rule, according to which only vaccinated and sick people can visit museums, restaurants, cinemas and swimming pools.
On Thursday in. at. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will hold a meeting with the heads of federal states, following which a decision will be made to intensify anti-coronavirus measures throughout Germany.
Source : Ukrgate
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