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Corona in Offenbach / Hanau / Darmstadt: Incidences are falling slightly – the 15-kilometer rule causes confusion

The Corona situation remains tense in Offenbach, Hanau and the region. The health departments report 18 new deaths. In Hanau, the 15-kilometer rule causes confusion.

  • The Corona-Lage stays around Offenbach, Hanau and Darmstadt tense.
  • There are many in the region Deaths: Especially the one Main-Kinzig district (14), the district (9) and the city Offenbach the virus hits hard.
  • In Hanau there is confusion around that 15 kilometer rule.

+++ 7.15 p.m .: The health department for the district Offenbach reports nine more deaths on Tuesday (January 12, 2021). A total of 284 people are on or with the in the Offenbach district Coronavirus died. There were 31 new infections in the last 24 hours. According to the Robert Koch Institute, the total number of infected people increases to 10,018.

Corona in the region: The current figures from Offenbach, Hanau, Darmstadt

Update from Tuesday, January 12th, 2021, 4:28 p.m .: The town Offenbach published the new infection numbers on Tuesday (January 12th, 2021). The health department reported 21 new cases of infection. This means that there are currently 397 people in Offenbach who work with the Coronavirus are infected, 46 people are currently being hospitalized. The incidence is currently 177.3, the day before it was 180.4. So far, 95 people have died in Offenbach as a result of the coronavirus, four of them since Monday (January 11, 2021).

The Offenbach district health department reports nine more deaths or with the corona virus. (Symbol image)

© Sebastian Gollnow / dpa

Im Main-Kinzig district 74 laboratory-confirmed new infections and 14 further deaths were reported the day before. The incidence value of the Main-Kinzig-Kreis fell from 152.7 the previous day to 138. Since the pandemic began, a total of 11,981 people have been infected with the corona virus in the Main-Kinzig district. In the hospitals in Hanau, Gelnhausen and Schluechtern a total of 150 infected people are currently being treated. In addition, the compulsory quick test for visitors to inpatient care facilities and inpatient integration assistance facilities has been extended, as the Main-Kinzig district announced.

Due to different reporting channels, the figures from ministries and districts may differ slightly. As a rule, the municipalities’ figures are more up-to-date.

Corona in Offenbach: Highest incidence in the region

+++ 3:25 p.m .: That too Ministry of Social Affairs in Hessen has current Corona numbers released. Nationwide there have been 503 new infections with the in Hessen since yesterday Coronavirus. This means that a total of 151,293 people have now been infected with the virus. The ministry also reported 75 new deaths. A total of 3,588 people died with or from the corona virus in Hesse.

The highest 7-day incidence in the region around Offenbach, Hanau and Darmstadt currently has, according to the Ministry’s figures City of Offenbach (184.5), followed closely by Odenwaldkreis (181,1).

  • city Offenbach: New infections 21, current deaths 11, 7-day incidence 184.5
  • city Frankfurt: New infections 42, current deaths 0, 7-day incidence 131.9
  • city Darmstadt: New infections 28, current deaths 0, 7-day incidence 113.2
  • Offenbach district: New infections 30, current deaths 3, 7-day incidence 172.2
  • circle Bergstrasse: New infections 18, current deaths 0, 7-day incidence 166.4
  • circle Darmstadt-Dieburg: New infections 17, current deaths 2, 7-day incidence 132.5
  • Main-Kinzig district: New infections 68, current deaths 13, 7-day incidence 152.7
  • Odenwaldkreis: New infections 8, current deaths 3, 7-day incidence 181.1
  • Due to different reporting channels, the figures from ministries and districts may differ slightly. As a rule, the municipalities’ figures are more up-to-date.

First report from January 12th, 2021, 2.31 p.m .: Offenbach – The Corona incidents in large parts of the region around Offenbach are still high. According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the most affected is Odenwaldkreis with an incidence of 185.1. In second place comes the City of Offenbach with a value of 178.8. No district or city in the region Offenbach, Hanau and Darmstadt currently reaches the highest corona warning level in the state of Hesse with a value of more than 200.

In Hanau lies the Incidence since Saturday (09.01.2021) below 200. If this value is fallen below in five consecutive days, the tightened measures can be implemented after Escalation concept of the State of Hesse to be repealed.

The corona situation in Offenbach and Hanau is still tense. (Symbol image)

© Boris Roessler / dpa

Corona around Offenbach: Confusion around the 15-kilometer rule in Hanau

However, there was confusion among the population about that 15 kilometer rule. The town hall in Hanau received several inquiries as to whether the restricted range of motion also applies to the city of Hanau. Lord Mayor Claus Kaminsky (SPD) achieved clarity with a post on its Facebook page: “The 15-kilometer radius of movement for people who live in areas with a corona incidence of over 200 never applied to Hanau.”

Corona in the Offenbach region: Shuttle service to the vaccination center in Frankfurt

Still appealed Kaminsky to the common sense. “Avoid unnecessary trips and trips, meet as few people as possible, wear a mask,” urged the mayor of Hanau.

You can also see through the Vaccination start in Hessen “light at the end of the tunnel”. Since Tuesday (January 12th, 2021) people over 80 have had the opportunity to apply for a Corona vaccination to register. Also in the region Offenbach, Hanau and Darmstadt people can register by dialing 116 117. You can register via the Internet via the portal impfterminservice.de possible. Relatives can also register. The planned start of the vaccinations is January 19th.

City / district Population (as of 2019) 7-day incidence (according to RKI)
Offenbach 98.858 182,5
Hanau 98.858 186,0
Darmstadt 159.207 116,8
Main-Kinzig district 418.950 151,2
Odenwaldkreis 96.798 178,7

The city of Hanau has set up a shuttle service to the regional vaccination center in Frankfurt for citizens with limited mobility. Appointments can be made every day from 9 a.m. on 06181 / 67660-2001. (Erik Scharf)

List of rubric lists: © Sebastian Gollnow / dpa

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