As of March 31, 2021 11:56 a.m.
The corona numbers in Hamburg continue to rise significantly. According to the social security agency, 590 new infections were registered on Wednesday. That is 190 new cases more than a week ago and 262 more than on Tuesday.
According to the authorities, a total of 61,268 people in the Hanseatic city have tested positive for the corona virus since the beginning of the pandemic. According to estimates by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), around 53,200 of these can now be regarded as recovered.
Incidence value continues to rise
The number of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the past seven days has increased further and is now 163.7, according to the social services authority. On Wednesday a week ago, the value was 120.2.
According to the information, 288 corona patients are being treated in Hamburg’s hospitals, three more than previously stated. 94 people are in intensive care units, here there are two more than last. According to the RKI, 1,378 people have died in connection with Covid 19 in the Hanseatic city since the beginning of the pandemic. There have been six more deaths.
Telephone hotline for questions about the coronavirus
General questions about the coronavirus are answered on the telephone hotline 040/428 284 000. If flu-like symptoms occur in connection with contact with sick people, the family doctor or the doctor on 116117 should be contacted by phone.
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