Three women and five men have now contracted the corona virus. The source of infection is unknown in seven patients and is currently being determined by the health service. One patient, on the other hand, became infected from an already known infected person.
In the meantime, the number of detected virus mutation B.1.1.7 has risen to 16 cases due to the contact persons of infected people. In addition, the samples from three other suspected cases have recently been sent to the Charité consulting laboratory in Berlin for more detailed examination. “In following up the contacts and setting the quarantine for contact persons, we have taken all necessary measures to limit a possible spread. I ask people to continue to be absolutely careful and to avoid all contacts that are not absolutely necessary, as the new virus variants are much more contagious than the previous ones, ”appeals the chief medical officer, Dr. Alexandra Barth from the Health Service of the City of Neumünster.
The 7-day incidence increased from 69.1 to 70.4 per 100,000 population compared to Monday, February 01, 2021.
The current figures for the infectious disease “Coronavirus” from the city of Neumünster from Tuesday, February 02, 2021 at 12:00:
- 1002 confirmed cases with Laboratory evidence of Covid-19
- 869 Patients with laboratory evidence of Covid-19 recovered
- 17 People who live in Neumünster and have a confirmed laboratory finding for Covid-19 in the hospital
- 19 People who live in Neumünster and have a confirmed laboratory finding for Covid-19 deceased
- 115 People are currently considered ill and are in domestic isolation
- 318 People in quarantine
The health service has a corona hotline at 04321 942 3003 furnished. Your questions about Covid-19 will be answered here.
The city of Neumünster expressly points out once again that in the city center it is mandatory to wear mouth and nose protection from Monday to Saturday. Qualified medical masks must be worn when shopping in grocery stores and weekly markets. Details can be found in the general decree under the official notices.
“Maintaining a distance from other people is of central importance in order to avoid the further spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus,” confirms the chief medical officer, Dr. Alexandra Barth.
The city of Neumünster also specifically points out that those returning from risk areas are obliged to report. You can easily register online on the city’s website at www.neumuenster.de/reiserueckkehr. Anyone who does not report immediately, must expect a fine – as well as violations of the quarantine.
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