Spahn on the fourth corona wave: “National emergency – it’s ten past twelve” (video)

Jens Spahn (CDU), Acting Minister of Health: “It is ten past twelve and even when we see that the situation in Germany is different, that in the different regions, when you look to Schleswig-Holstein or Bavaria, there are still different levels of infection “The burden on hospitals is just as clear. We are in a national emergency that also needs a joint national effort. This also requires joint, state, determined action to break this dynamic. The tools are there. Vaccination.” “Testing, AHA rules, protective masks. Or above all contact reduction. Yesterday was important for this. In addition to the decision in the German Bundestag, above all the meeting of the federal and state governments, the Prime Minister’s Conference. You know, I would have them too.” already wanted three weeks earlier in order to make a difference three weeks earlier, but now it is good that it took place n has. The truth is: with vaccinations alone, with boosters, we will no longer achieve the breaking of the wave that we now need in the short term. After these decisions, it is now a matter of implementing and living it. In resolute state action, but, that is also addressed to us, to all citizens, and of course also in responsible action of each individual. It has been true for 18 months that this must come together, resolute state action and the actions of each individual in everyday life. I know that many do that too, whether it’s vaccinating, testing, taking care of each other. But I also know that at least as many are tired of it. We all had hoped for another winter with the vaccination, but we have to find out, due to the delta variant and the too large number of unvaccinated people, that we are again in a difficult, if not the most difficult, situation of this pandemic. It’s difficult, it hurts, it is frustrating. But all of it is of no use. That’s the way it is, and that’s why it’s about taking good care of each other now, protecting yourself in everyday life with masks, AHA rules, but above all with vaccinations. Protect yourself and others! “