In the live ticker, NDR.de will also inform you today – on Monday, January 24, 2022 – about the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic for Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Hamburg. You can read yesterday’s reports in the Sunday blog read.
The essentials in brief:
Federal-state consultations: No loosening planned
Numerous protests and counter-demonstrations are expected in the north
Confirmed new infections in the North: 4,479 in Lower Saxony, 1,797 in Schleswig-Holstein
Tables and graphics: This is how the vaccination campaign works in the north Map: New infections in the north German counties
07:00 a.m
Two thirds of the clinics expect staff shortages when vaccination starts
On average, 89 percent of clinic employees who deal directly with patients have been vaccinated against corona at least twice. This was the result of a survey by the German Hospital Society (DKG), which is available to the editorial network Germany. Differentiated according to professional groups, the vaccination rates in the nursing service of the hospitals are the highest at an average of 95 percent. In intensive care, however, the rate is only 87 percent. The vaccination rate among doctors is exactly on average at 89 percent. According to the survey, exactly two thirds of the hospitals expect restrictions in patient care if unvaccinated staff are no longer allowed to work from March 16th. DKG boss Gerald Gaß said the numbers show a “gratifyingly high” vaccination rate in the clinics. “At the same time, however, it is also clear that the institution-related obligation to vaccinate can still cause problems for patient care.”
How many people in northern Germany have received a corona vaccination so far? Current figures on the vaccination rate. more
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Vaccinations against the corona virus and booster vaccinations are possible in practices, company doctors and mobile offers. An overview for the north. more
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6:44 a.m
4,479 new corona cases registered in Lower Saxony
In Lower Saxony, the seven-day incidence of new corona infections per 100,000 inhabitants has again reached a high. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) gave the value this morning as 689.4 – after 663.9 yesterday and 431.0 a week ago. According to the information, the number of laboratory-confirmed new corona cases is 4,479 (previous day: 8,724 / previous week: 2,582). Four more deaths related to corona infections were registered, bringing the total number since the beginning of the pandemic to 7,053 nationwide.
06:38 a.m
Bovenschulte also wants to talk about short-time work benefits
According to Bremen’s Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte (SPD), the federal and state governments must also discuss a possible adjustment of the short-time work regulations during their meeting today. Many industries suffered from a large loss of skilled workers – and that will endanger the restart after the corona pandemic has been overcome. “That’s why we have to see, for example, whether the regulations or administrative practice for short-time work benefits need to be adjusted again,” said the SPD politician to the German Press Agency. In particular, it is about the practical design and execution of the application, the extension of the maximum period of entitlement to short-time work benefits and, in the medium term, the introduction of minimum short-time work benefits.
06:19 a.m
OVG President: Weigh the obligation to vaccinate carefully
According to Thomas Smollich, President of the Higher Administrative Court (OVG) in Lüneburg, a possible compulsory vaccination against Corona must be prepared very carefully. “The prediction that she will be subjected to a judicial review is not difficult to make,” he told the German Press Agency. “The obligation to vaccinate is a serious encroachment on physical integrity. You have to carefully consider whether this can be a way to limit the pandemic.” It is important to assess whether it is proportionate and how it can be implemented. The judge emphasized that it takes time to make vaccination compulsory in accordance with the law and the constitution. As with the compulsory vaccination against measles, the Federal Constitutional Court would be responsible.
5:55 a.m
Corona summit: what the federal and state governments want to decide
Citizens will probably not be faced with any further tightening of corona measures for the time being. Before the second crisis meeting of the federal and state governments on the rampant Omicron variant this year, there are no signs of easing either. In a draft resolution for the consultations in the afternoon, it is said that there is agreement that “the rules that have been in force so far continue to apply”. Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) told the “Süddeutsche Zeitung”: “We don’t need a course correction.” Apparently, German professional sport will have to be patient and live with the current spectator restrictions for the time being. The draft generally speaks of “opening perspectives” for the moment “at which an overload of the health system can be ruled out”. The other topics of the Corona Summit at a glance:
Prioritization in PCR tests
general and facility-related vaccination requirements
Rules for isolation and quarantine of workers in hospitals and care facilities
Before the federal-state summit in the afternoon, the heads of the federal states will first discuss internally from 11.30 a.m. According to the draft resolution, the next summit meeting of the federal and state governments is already planned for February 14th.
AUDIO: Federal-state consultations: Probably no loosening and tightening (4 min)
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5:55 a.m
RKI registers 63,393 new corona infections – incidence at 840.3
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has reported a significant increase in the nationwide seven-day incidence – and thus a new record. The RKI gave the value of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants and week at 840.3 this morning. The previous day the value was 806.8, a week ago it was 528.2 (previous month: 222.7). The health authorities in Germany reported 63,393 new corona infections to the RKI within one day. A week ago there were 34,145 infections. According to the new information, 28 deaths were recorded across Germany within 24 hours. The number of people who have died from or involved a proven infection with Sars-CoV-2 since the beginning of the pandemic rose to 116,746.
5:55 a.m
Numerous protests and counter-demonstrations are expected in the north
Thousands of people are still expected to protest against the Corona policy and counter-demonstrate in northern Germany today. Demonstrations against government measures and possible vaccinations are planned in Hanover, Braunschweig, Schwerin, Greifswald, Göttingen and Rostock, among others. In Salzgitter, IG Metall and other organizations have called for a protest for solidarity in the corona pandemic. A human chain against the “lateral thinker” scene is planned in Oldenburg. Counter-actions by supporters of the corona measures are also expected in Rostock and Greifswald.
5:55 a.m
Service: Determine the incidence value for your place of residence
The seven-day incidence of new corona infections is also in motion in northern Germany. If you want to know what the situation is in your city or district, simply enter your postal code here.
5:55 a.m
Seven-day incidence in Schleswig-Holstein still over 900
The seven-day incidence in Schleswig-Holstein is still well above the 900 mark. According to the state registration office, the number of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants reported within a week fell slightly to 918.1 – after 924.4 the previous day. A week earlier, the seven-day incidence was 665.6. At 1,797 cases, the number of new infections registered was lower than the previous day (2,232). According to official information, the hospitalization incidence, which is important for corona measures and indicates how many corona patients per 100,000 people came to clinics within a week, is 6.29 – as on the previous day.
5:55 a.m
Corona and the North: News via newsletter mail
The Corona crisis has drastically changed life in northern Germany. With the NDR Newsletter you will stay up to date even in these turbulent times. We bundle the most important events of the day, explain new scientific findings and tell stories of everyday heroes. In addition, we address important topics from the North apart from the pandemic. The free NDR newsletter is sent out every afternoon from Monday to Friday.
Especially in times of the corona pandemic, NDR.de remains your reliable source of information. The NDR newsletter keeps you up to date on events from the north every day. more
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5:55 a.m
Corona ticker from NDR.de starts on Monday
Good morning from the editors of NDR.de! With our live ticker, we want to keep you up to date on Monday, January 24, 2022, about the effects of the corona pandemic in northern Germany. Here you will find all the important news as well as content from the NDR radio and television programs. Yesterday’s news and events can be found in the Read Sunday’s blog.
FAQ, podcast and background
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With the Omikron variant, a booster is no longer worthwhile? This is one of several misunderstandings. NDR Info explains the most important facts. more
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Today the federal government and the federal states are discussing how to proceed in the corona pandemic. The current rules are not expected to be tightened. more
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Incidence of new infections, hospitalization rate and intensive care bed occupancy: These three corona key figures are decisive for measures. more
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How many people in northern Germany have received a corona vaccination so far? Current figures on the vaccination rate. more
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The virologist Christian Drosten provides expert knowledge in the podcast Corona virus update – together with virologist Sandra Ciesek. Here is an overview of all episodes. more
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