Unchecked proliferation of coronavirus warned by RKI

Lothar Wieler, the president of the Robert Koch Institute, has expressed concern about the current COVID-19 situation in Germany. In a recent address in Berlin, Wieler warned that the World Health Organization (WHO) had indicated that the COVID-19 situation in Germany could worsen.

The number of Corona patients receiving intensive medical treatment has more than doubled in the last four weeks, a worrying trend that Wieler hopes to keep at a manageable level. He emphasises that keeping infection numbers low is crucial to prevent the healthcare system from being overwhelmed and to prevent severe cases and deaths.

However, Wieler has not provided a new estimate for potential daily Corona cases in Germany. It is possible that Germany will see more than 10,000 new Corona cases per day, a figure that would put significant strain on the healthcare system.

The average age of Corona patients is continuing to increase, with a higher age leading to more severe cases, intensive medical treatment, and deaths. Wieler continues to urge citizens to follow the AHA rules and prevention measures to help keep infection numbers low.

Despite these concerns, Wieler has not commented on the potential impact of new variants of the Corona virus on the situation in Germany. The current situation remains uncertain, and Wieler has not provided an update on the overall situation of the Corona pandemic in Germany.

Wieler urges citizens to continue following the AHA rules and prevention measures, including wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, and washing hands frequently. By doing so, we can all play a part in keeping infection numbers low and protecting our healthcare system and vulnerable populations.

While the number of deaths is low at the moment, it could increase if more elderly people get infected. Wieler stated that the situation is very concerning and that the future development in Germany is uncertain. It is essential that we all take the necessary precautions to keep ourselves and others safe during these challenging times.