Status: 11/17/2021 8:27 a.m.
In the live ticker, NDR.de will inform you today – on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 – about the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic for Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Hamburg. You can see the most important events of yesterday in the Tuesday’s blog read up.
The essentials in brief:
- New high for nationwide new infections in one day: 52,826
- Schleswig-Holstein probably tightened corona measures
- The 2G rule now also applies in Braunschweig as in Rostock and Western Pomerania-Rügen
- Reported new infections in the north: 2,436 in Lower Saxony, 662 in Schleswig-Holstein
Tables and graphics: This is how the vaccination campaign is going in the north
Map: New infections in the northern German districts
8:27 am
Stiko-Chef: Booster recommendation planned for 18+
According to its chairman Thomas Mertens, the Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko) plans to recommend the Corona booster vaccinations for all people over the age of 18 in the future. In the ZDF program “Markus Lanz”, Mertens said that they would be advised again today and that it would not be long before the recommendation came. It should “proceed as far as possible according to decreasing age”. So far, the panel of experts has recommended the so-called booster vaccinations for people over 70 who received a second vaccination at least six months ago. Even people with immunodeficiency, residents of care facilities as well as staff in medical facilities and nursing staff should have their vaccination refreshed according to the Stiko.
8:05 am
Braunschweig: As of today, 2G compulsory in many indoor spaces
The 2G rule has been in effect in many places in Braunschweig since today. Mayor Thorsten Kornblum (SPD) justifies this with the rapidly increasing number of infections in the city. “We have to do it now if we want to keep our health system efficient and not want to do without popular traditional events such as the Christmas market,” he said, according to a statement from the city. The regulation applies in restaurants, discos, clubs, bars, theaters and cinemas as well as in indoor areas of fitness studios, swimming pools, museums, zoos, botanical gardens and amusement parks. Only those who have been vaccinated and those who have recovered can also take part in all meetings with more than 25 people.
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07:31 am
Again the highest incidence value in Lower Saxony
In Lower Saxony, 2,436 new corona cases were reported within one day (previous day: 985; previous week: 1,883). According to official information, the seven-day incidence rises from 132.8 yesterday to the new high of 139.2 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants (previous week: 106.2). 22 other infected people died. The highest incidence values are currently in the district of Cloppenburg (around 319, plus 7 compared to the previous day), in the city of Salzgitter (293, plus 29) and in the district of Gifhorn (245, plus 27).
6:59 am
Expansion of the 2G rules in Hamburg: companies want clarity
The expansion of the 2G rules in Hamburg from Saturday onwards did not come as a surprise. According to NDR 90.3, however, many catering establishments still need information during implementation. According to the Dehoga Association, you actually need your own strength just to control the guests. For hotels, for example, it is impossible to inquire about the vaccination status of all arriving guests by the weekend. In order to be able to cater for them anyway, they asked the economic authorities for an exemption. Bar operators demanded clarity about which exceptions apply to unvaccinated people and which certificates they can accept. The Chamber of Crafts criticized the different rules for hairdressing salons and cosmetic studios.
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6:22 am
New high for nationwide new infections in one day: 52,826
The number of new corona infections transmitted to the Robert Koch Institute within one day has reached a new high. The RKI said the number of new cases reported by the health authorities this morning was 52,826. A week ago there were 39,676 infections. Last Thursday, the number of new infections had reached 50,196, a record since the beginning of the pandemic. The RKI gave the seven-day incidence of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants today at 319.5 – also a high. Yesterday the value was 312.4, a week ago it was 232.1. According to the information, 294 further deaths were recorded across Germany within 24 hours. A week ago it was 236.
05:55 am
SH: Günther informs about further corona measures
Schleswig-Holstein is also facing stricter measures in the fight against the corona virus. Prime Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) wants to inform about the next steps today in Kiel together with his deputies Monika Heinold (Greens) and Heiner Garg (FDP). Schleswig-Holstein has the lowest seven-day incidence of all federal states, but here too the number of infections has recently risen significantly. The incidence value had risen to over 100 yesterday.
Günther had already announced new decisions on Thursday last week. For example, the so-called 2G rule could be introduced for indoor events from the end of the month. That would mean that only those who have been vaccinated and those who have recovered would have access. NDR.de will broadcast the press conference live from 11.30 a.m.
05:50 am
In Rostock and Western Pomerania-Rügen, the 2G rule applies from today
In the districts of Western Pomerania-Rügen and Rostock, new corona restrictions apply from today. A 2G rule applies, among other things, in indoor catering, at events, trade fairs and in cultural and leisure facilities – only those who have been vaccinated and those who have recovered have access there. It is also recommended to wear a mask in public if a distance of 1.5 meters cannot be maintained, it is said. The two districts were marked orange on the risk-weighted level map of the State Office for Health and Social Affairs for three days in a row because of their infection and hospitalization situation. As a result, according to the Corona state ordinance, the new rules come into force in the middle of the week.
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05:40 am
662 new infections registered in Schleswig-Holstein
In Schleswig-Holstein, 662 new corona cases were reported within one day. Yesterday it was 488, the Wednesday a week ago 258. The seven-day incidence has increased from 105.2 to 107.1 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants compared to the previous day (previous week: 77.0). 124 people who tested positive for Corona (+ -7) are currently being treated in the country’s hospitals. 28 Covid patients are in intensive therapy (-1), 18 of them have to be ventilated (-2).
05:38 am
Hamburg: 2G mandatory in some areas from Saturday
Hamburg is making the 2G model mandatory for areas with an increased risk of infection. A 2G obligation applies from Saturday for body-hugging services and restaurants. Bars, clubs, swimming pools, fitness studios, choirs and orchestras must also adhere to and control 2G. Treatments for medical reasons and hairdressers are exempt from the obligation. The 2G rule applies to everyone over the age of 18 – people who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons are excluded.
VIDEO: Hamburg expands 2G model from Saturday (3 min)
05:35 am
Service: Determine the incidence value for your place of residence
The seven-day incidence of new corona infections is also on the move in northern Germany. If you want to know what the incidence is in your city or in your county, just type in your zip code here.
5:30 a.m.
Corona live ticker starts on Wednesday
Good Morning! NDR.de will keep you up to date today – on Wednesday, November 17 – about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in northern Germany. In the ticker you will find all the important news and also content from the NDR radio and television programs. You can see yesterday’s events in Read the Dienstaq blog.
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