Saturday, November 20, 2021

Germany and Covid: 20 Nov 2021

 1.  New updated infection rate for last night across Germany?  362 (per 100k), which is hefty.

2.  There's a new map pushed around....showing the hospitalization rate.  So there are three states in serious jeopardy at present, with hospitals filling up: Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia. As one doctor explained last night on the news....the ambulance might pick you up at your house, but if there's no space for you at local hospitals.....you might end up on a hour to two-hour ride to a place with space still existing.

3.  The suggestion that the new incoming government (SPD-Greens-FDP) would mandate everyone to get the vaccination?  Gone.  They say it's not workable.

4.  Some German lawyers are suggesting that asking people to declare their status (vaccinated, recovered, tested)....is an invasion of privacy, and will drag companies into court.  

5.  Saxony (the state) has implemented a shutdown of various operations (culture, fitness, recreation).  

6.  Least affected area of Germany currently?  Far extreme north, next to Denmark. Most affected area?  Far southeast, against the Czech/Austrian border regions.

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