Corona: hotspots in Germany

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The infection rate seems to be accelerating again in Germany. Some cities and districts are already breaking the critical value of 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within a week and tightening the corona measures. An overview.

Baden-Wuerttemberg

The corona numbers in Baden-Württemberg are increasing continuously. One of the main reasons so far has been the return trip. But now a new phenomenon is emerging: Many people got infected at private parties. Hundreds of people are affected. There is no such thing as a hotspot city. Overall, the number of people from Baden-Württemberg infected with the coronavirus rose to 47,583 by September 22 (as of 4 p.m.). That is 238 more than the day before, reported the State Health Office in Stuttgart.

Bavaria

Munich (1.5 million inhabitants): 55.93 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the past seven days (as of September 22nd). If the number of infections remains so high, a general decree is to be issued on Wednesday, including a general mask requirement in parts of the city center. In private and public spaces as well as in restaurants, meetings of groups of up to five people or from two households would then only be permitted. For event-related celebrations such as weddings, birthdays or funerals, 25 participants would be allowed in private, 50 in the open air. The general decree should apply from Thursday.

City of Würzburg (130,000 inhabitants): 60.99 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the past seven days (as of September 22nd). Since September 14, a maximum of five people have been allowed outside together if they do not belong to a household or are close relatives. Celebrating in public places and in parks is prohibited. From 11 p.m. onwards, the inns in the city center are no longer allowed to serve alcohol. Along the Main, drinking beer, wine and the like in the open air is forbidden from 10 p.m. onwards. Those returning from a risk area must be tested twice.

Würzburg district (162,000 inhabitants): 38.31 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the past seven days (as of September 22nd). The following tightenings have been in force since September 15: All non-infected girls and boys may continue to attend their day care center, but the groups are no longer mixed. Educators must wear mouth and nose protection. The mask requirement also applies in the schools in the city and district - for children from the 5th grade and the teachers. This is also mandatory at the seat in the classroom if the minimum distance of 1.5 meters cannot be maintained there.

Berlin

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district (290,000 inhabitants): 48.6 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the past seven days (as of September 21). The district had already announced increased controls at venues on Friday because many cases were due to young, partying people. Consultations between Health Senator Dilek Kalayci (SPD) and the district mayors of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Mitte and Neukölln are planned for Tuesday afternoon.

Lower Saxony

District of Cloppenburg (170,000 inhabitants): 60.3 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the past seven days (as of September 22nd). The limit value 50 has been exceeded since Friday. Team and school sports are prohibited across the district. In the city of Löningen and three other communities, a maximum of six people are allowed to meet privately until October 4th. Associations are also prohibited from holding meetings. Restaurants have to close at 10 p.m.

North Rhine-Westphalia

City of Hamm (182,000 inhabitants): 87.1 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the past seven days (as of September 22nd). As of this Wednesday, the city of Hamm will once again be introducing compulsory masks in secondary schools. In addition, only five people or people from two households are allowed to come together in public spaces. The measures initially apply for two weeks. Restrictions, especially for private events, had already been decided on Monday.

City of Remscheid (114,000 inhabitants): 52.05 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the past seven days (as of September 22nd). The city recommends that citizens wear everyday masks in public throughout the city. School sports are no longer allowed to take place in the hall until the autumn break. Large events with more than 300 people will no longer be approved. (ag / dpa)

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