Corona numbers in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis: Current incidence and location!

Corona numbers in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis: Current incidence and location!

In the Werra-Meißner district, the Corona situation is still tense. On December 20, 2024, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reported a new infection compared to the previous day, which increases the total number to 46,992 cases. The 7-day incidence is currently 3.0 per 100,000 inhabitants, which is a relatively stable trend compared to the past few weeks. Of 30 intensive care beds in the circle, 26 are currently occupied, but no covid patients are treated on the intensive care units, such as News.de reported.

In addition, there have been 52 new Corona cases in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis since Tuesday, which increases the total number of infected people to 36,769 and tragic 239 deaths have to be recorded to date. Despite a tendency to fall slightly falling again, the 7-day incidence remains at a high level with 310. Again, accumulations of cases of retirement homes and rehabilitation facilities have been found, and suitable protective measures were taken, such as from Werra-Meissner-kreis.de emerges. The health department calls for compliance with hygiene and distance rules and recommends wearing medical masks indoors.

vaccination recommendations and health measures

The permanent vaccination commission (STIKO) has expressed urgent vaccination recommendations, especially for previously unvaccinated persons and children between the ages of 5 and 11. These are intended to receive a vaccination to improve basic immunity, as an increase in infections will be expected in the coming months. The vaccination offers are also made accessible to refugees who have to have a vaccination with vaccines that have not been approved in the EU.