Wave of disease in Hesse: runny nose, cough and corona on the move!

Wave of disease in Hesse: runny nose, cough and corona on the move!

Wiesbaden, Deutschland - In Hessen, a massive wave of disease is rolling up, which is not only fueled by the coronavirus! Ctry, cough and other diseases are violating people in the state. The alarming reports of the Hessian general practitioner association show that the situation is serious: companies, offices and medical practices are under pressure!

Wiesbaden is particularly affected, where family doctor Christian Sommerbrodt reports of an increase in patients by a third. In addition to colds, corona infections and diarrhea are also in circulation. The nationwide figures from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) show a high level of acute respiratory diseases. Sommerbrodt warns: "We are currently at the beginning of an extraordinary and scientifically clearly demonstrable wave of infection." The highlight of this crisis is expected in mid -November - a dark outlook for the coming weeks!

criticism of telephone sick leave rejected

The discussion about the telephone sick leave is vehemently rejected by Sommerbrodt. "A debate on the back of the workers is managed here," he explains, emphasizing that many patients feel guilty if they cannot work due to their illnesses. Despite the critical situation, it remains optimistic and recommends a flu vaccination because the main wave will begin at the end of December at the earliest. Corona vaccination in particular should also consider older people and risk patients to protect themselves from difficult courses.