According to a media report, more than 47,000 violations of the corona vaccination requirement in the healthcare sector have been reported to the health authorities in the 20 largest cities in Germany. As the editorial network Germany reports as a result of its own survey, this has not had any consequences for those affected so far. There have not been a single case of fines or bans on entry.
According to the report, the most reported violations are in the cities of Berlin (6541), Munich (5330) and Dresden (4821). In relation to the number of inhabitants, Dresden has by far the most unvaccinated health workers. There are 867 reported cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Bonn follows Dresden with 531 and Hanover with 498 reported cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
According to the report, the cities do not want to impose fines or issue bans on entry and activity until mid-May. Since mid-March, there has been a nationwide facility-related corona vaccination requirement for employees in hospitals and in care. Without proof, there is a risk of a ban on employment, which the municipal health authorities can issue. A general obligation to vaccinate did not find a majority in the Bundestag in April. (28.04.2022)
Seven-day incidence decreases
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) registered 130,104 new infections within 24 hours. The nationwide seven-day incidence falls to 826 from 887.6 the previous day. 246 more people died in connection with the virus.
The infection numbers are generally only of limited significance at the moment. Experts have been assuming for some time that there will be a large number of cases not recorded by the RKI – due to overworked health authorities and because not all infected people have a PCR test done. Only these count in the statistics. That is why we use the SZ Corona Dashboard to show an average value from the reports of the past seven days, which is intended to compensate for fluctuations from day to day. You can find more information on this in the transparency blog, further data and graphics on the pandemic here. (28.04.2022)
Before the meeting of health ministers: Doctors’ representatives are demanding nationwide uniform isolation rules
Doctors’ representatives are calling for nationwide uniform rules for the isolation of corona infected people. It needs “clear regulations that do not differ from country to country,” said the chairwoman of the doctors’ union Marburger Bund, Susanne Johna, the newspapers of the Funke media group. This Thursday, the federal and state health ministers want to discuss the new regulation of the obligation to isolate.
Bavaria and Saxony have already reduced the previously applicable period of ten days to five days. However, this only makes sense if the test result is negative and there are no symptoms for 48 hours, said Johna. The evidence should come from a testing site, such as a testing center or doctor’s office. (28.04.2022)
In Hamburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, too, masks are no longer compulsory in supermarkets
After the end of most state corona requirements in Germany, the last, even stricter requirements in Hamburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania will no longer apply. The Senate of the Hanseatic city and the cabinet in Schwerin decided to end further protection rules such as additional mask requirements. For several weeks, both countries were the only ones nationwide to use a controversial “hotspot” clause for regions with a critical pandemic situation. There are still strong fluctuations in the official numbers of new infections in Germany after the Easter holidays. From the expert’s point of view, there is a risk of further uncertainty if tests are not carried out in schools.
In view of the current infection situation, the measures imposed under the so-called hotspot rule cannot be extended beyond next Saturday, said Hamburg Mayor Peter Tschentscher (SPD) on Tuesday after consultations with his red-green Senate. There is no reason for an extension. “We are now taking big steps towards normal life again.” (27.04.22)
