Status: 09/20/2022 10:37 a.m
In the live ticker, NDR.de will also inform you today – on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 – about the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic for Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Hamburg. You can see what happened yesterday Blog from Monday read.
The essentials in brief:
- NDS: Minister of Health wants to present corona plans
- MV government sets future Corona regulations Celebration
- Birth rate down since early 2022
- Demand for corona vaccinations is increasing
- Confirmed new infections in the north: 6,267 in Lower Saxony, 1,113 in Hamburg and 2,004 in Schleswig Holstein
- RKI: 60,237 new corona infections – incidence rises to 259.0
10:37 a.m
Birth rate down since early 2022
The number of births per woman in Germany has fallen since the beginning of the year as a result of the corona crisis. It fell well below the level of previous years, as the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB) announced on Tuesday. Accordingly, the value between 2015 and 2021 was still between 1.5 and 1.6 children per woman. At the beginning of 2022 it fell to 1.3 to 1.4. The statisticians cited the fact that when the vaccination campaign began in spring 2021, many women initially postponed their desire to have children because vaccination for pregnant women was not recommended at the time. From March there was a slight increase in the birth rate to 1.48 children per woman, which the researchers interpreted as the end of this delay.
6:47 a.m
Demand for corona vaccinations is increasing
The demand for corona vaccinations is increasing in Germany. “The new option to order the BA.1 vaccine has led to orders six times higher than in the previous weeks,” said Thomas Preis, head of the North Rhine pharmacists’ association, of the “Rheinische Post” according to the preliminary report. The really big run on the vaccine has so far not materialized in medical practices and pharmacies. The subdued demand is also due to the lack of a recommendation from the Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko). A recommendation from Stiko for the Omikron variants BA.1 and BA.5 is expected shortly.
06:34 a.m
RKI reports 1,113 new corona infections in Hamburg
In Hamburg, the seven-day incidence of new corona infections rose to 166.3 – this was reported by the Robert Koch Institute this morning. It is the lowest nationwide. Yesterday the seven-day incidence was 135.2, a week ago it was 157.9. Within 24 hours there were 1,113 new laboratory-confirmed corona cases and eight more deaths in Hamburg.
6:33 a.m
6,267 new infections in Lower Saxony
According to the Robert Koch Institute, 6,267 further corona cases have been reported in the state of Lower Saxony. The seven-day incidence of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants is currently 304.0 – and thus slightly higher than yesterday (294.9). A week ago it was 291.7. In addition, 16 other deaths were reported.
06:00 a.m
RKI: 60,237 new corona infections – incidence rises to 259.0
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) gave the nationwide seven-day incidence on Tuesday as 259.0. The day before, the value of new corona infections per 100,000 inhabitants and week was 243.3 (previous week: 229.9; previous month: 302.9). The health authorities in Germany reported 60,237 new corona infections (previous week: 54,930) and 146 deaths (previous week: 90) to the RKI within one day.
Note on the current numbers: The incidence values do not provide a complete picture of the infection situation. Experts assume a high number of cases not recorded by the RKI – mainly because not all infected people have a PCR test done. However, only positive PCR tests are included in the official statistics. In addition, late registrations or transmission problems can lead to a distortion of individual daily values. In general, the number of new infections registered varies significantly from weekday to weekday, since many federal states do not transmit them to the RKI, especially at weekends, and report their cases later in the week.
06:00 a.m
Lower Saxony’s Minister of Health wants to present Corona plans
The Lower Saxony state government wants theirs today Present the Corona strategy for autumn and winter. Health Minister Daniela Behrens (SPD) will explain the current status of the plans, said the State Chancellery. A new Lower Saxony Corona Ordinance does not yet exist, according to the Ministry of Social Affairs. A new federal infection protection law passed the Federal Council on Friday. One of the central provisions, which are to apply from October 1st to April 7th, 2023, is a nationwide mask requirement in long-distance trains, clinics and medical practices. In addition, the countries can also make the wearing of masks compulsory again in restaurants, shops and other indoor areas.
Further information
5:55 a.m
MV: Government sets future Corona regulations
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania’s government wants to reduce its corona regulations. The cabinet is laying down “basic measures” today. Health Minister Stefanie Drese (SPD) announced at the beginning of September when presenting the eight-point plan against Corona for autumn and winter that every little ancillary matter would no longer be regulated. According to reports, the new state regulation is expected to apply from October 1st. According to Drese, the basis is formed by the new Federal Infection Protection Act and the recommendations of the “Corona Expert Council” that she has set up.
5:50 a.m
2,004 new infections reported in Schleswig-Holstein
In Schleswig-Holstein, the corona incidence is 235.2 new infections per 100,000 people within seven days. This was announced by the state registration office on Monday evening. A week ago the incidence was 213.3. Most recently, 2,004 new corona infections were reported in SH within one day, compared to 1,950 a week earlier. There are 22 patients with a corona infection in the intensive care units in the state, as many as a week earlier. However, it is not known whether the people were admitted because of the corona infection or because of other complaints.
5:45 a.m
Newsletter Mail: News for the North
Whether it’s Corona or climate change, whether it’s an election poll or a shipyard crisis: with the NDR newsletter you’ll stay up to date. We bundle the most important events of the day from a northern perspective. Politics and current affairs are just as important as the latest in sports, culture and science. The free newsletter is sent by e-mail from Monday to Friday in the afternoon.
Further information
5:40 a.m
Corona live ticker starts on Tuesday
Good morning from the NDR.de editorial team! Also today – on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 – we want to inform you about the effects of the corona pandemic in northern Germany with our live ticker. Here you will find all the important news from Monday to Friday (except on public holidays) as well as content from the NDR radio and television programs. You can see what happened yesterday Read Monday’s blog.
FAQ, podcast and background
The coronavirus blogs to read
