Status: 05/05/2021 7:19 a.m.
In Schleswig-Holstein, the health authorities reported 296 new corona infections to the state on Tuesday (May 4). The incidence value continues to decline.
The seven-day incidence is now 54.5. The day before it was 56.9. The number of people in Schleswig-Holstein who have demonstrably been infected with the coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic increased to 59,568. According to an estimate by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), around 53,800 people from Schleswig-Holstein have recovered. According to the current State registration office statistics there have been 1,517 deaths so far in connection with the viral disease Covid-19 – that is two more than the previous day.
Our map shows the incidence values of the districts in SH. To see the respective values, move the mouse over the circles (desktop) or tap the corresponding circle (smartphone and tablet):
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) usually updates its data in the morning, but sometimes not until the afternoon. Due to the delay in reporting, the RKI values usually do not correspond to the infection rate, but are too low. As a second number, we therefore give an estimate of how high the 7-day incidence could be without delay in reporting. This value comes closer to the actual development of the pandemic. You can see it when you click on one of the circles. Read more about the incidence values here.
All municipalities are below the critical 100 limit
The lowest incidences in Schleswig-Holstein are currently in the districts of Plön (29.5), Schleswig-Flensburg (30.8) and North Frisia (31.9). The city of Neumünster (92.3), the district of Herzotum Lauenburg (82.3) and the city of Kiel (80.2) reported the highest incidence values nationwide. In the Pinneberg district, which was above the 100 mark until April 27, the Corona emergency brake has been in effect since April 28. In the Duchy of Lauenburg, this has been in effect since Sunday (May 4th). In the Stormarn district, the corona emergency brake ends on Thursday (May 6) because the seven-day incidence has now been stable under 100 for several days.
Development of the number of corona cases in Schleswig-Holstein
New Corona regulation valid until May 9th
On April 19, an amended Corona Control Ordinance came into force in Schleswig-Holstein. It is valid until May 9th and enables outdoor catering in districts with a stable incidence value below 100. The state government always decides on Wednesdays on the basis of the incidence values of the districts and independent cities which rules apply in which region. This affects the retail trade, daycare centers and schools. Gastronomy is also partly possible in the outdoor area.
Vaccinations against the coronavirus
People in Schleswig-Holstein have been vaccinated against the coronavirus since December 27, 2020. The vaccination rate shows what percentage of northern Germans have already received the first of the currently two required vaccinations.
168 corona patients in clinics
168 people who tested positive for Corona (+6) are currently being treated in the country’s hospitals. 53 of the Covid-19 patients are in intensive therapy (+6), 30 patients have to be ventilated (+4).
The following map shows the capacity utilization of the intensive care units in Schleswig-Holstein – summarized at the level of the districts and cities. If you select a region (touch or click), you will find out exactly how high the load is there and you will receive information on how many corona patients are being treated in the intensive care unit and how many are being ventilated. The status of the date in the table must be observed. Due to delays in the reporting process, the information provided by the clinics or the DIVI intensive care register may differ.
What these numbers say – and what not
The state government’s statistics show how many confirmed corona infections are known to the authorities in the country and have been reported in the intended way. What the statistics cannot clearly show, let alone the current day, is the speed at which the virus is spreading. Because the number of people who have newly tested positive usually also includes post-reported cases from several days. There are delays in the reporting chain, especially around weekends and public holidays.
Regional corona data on the infection process
Some administrations publish a regional evaluation of the corona numbers, but mostly not up-to-date. A selection:
Corona: Infections according to circles in SH
additional Information
