Berlin (dpa) – Almost two-thirds of Germans are currently not worried about contracting the corona virus. In a survey by polling firm YouGov, 30% said they were concerned about infection. 63% of respondents do not have this concern. 7 percent did not provide any information. The survey found no significant differences in responses between age groups.
According to the Robert Koch Institute, the number of corona cases in Germany is currently decreasing slightly. However, the figures are not reliable due to the end of the year and the consequent closure of schools and kindergartens. Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) on Thursday was concerned about the new variant of the coronavirus XBB.1.5, which is increasing the number of hospital admissions in the northeastern United States.
In China, too, the number of infections is increasing rapidly. Air travelers from China will therefore have to be tested for Corona before entering Germany. Germany is therefore implementing a recommendation from health experts from the 27 EU countries. It is not yet clear when the new rules will apply in Germany.
