The share of people in Germany who are worried about the threat of Covid 19 has increased to 40%, according to a poll published by German broadcaster
The share of people in Germany who are worried about the threat of Covid 19 has increased to 40%, according to a poll published by German broadcaster ZDF, reported DW. The growing concern, up from a share of 30% in May and 34% in June, comes as coronavirus cases rise once again. The number of recorded cases per 100,000 people in the past seven days reached almost 720 on Friday. Experts believe the number is likely higher since many of those infected are no longer taking official PCR tests. With the rise in cases, as well as the rise in patients needing intensive care, German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said in an interview with the German weekly magazine Der Spiegel that he recommends everyone talk to their doctor about the option of getting a second booster vaccine, reported DW.
The EU earlier last week recommended booster vaccines for all people aged over 60. Germany has been giving second booster shots to over-70s already. But the health minister would also “recommend the vaccine to young people if agreed with their family physician.” He told the magazine that a second booster gives “a quite different security” since it significantly reduces the risk of infection for several months as well as reducing the risk of getting long Covid. For the over-60s, Lauterbach emphasized that already existing vaccines offer reliable protection and warned them against waiting for vaccines that are designed specifically for the Omicron variant, as reported by DW.
Watch against contagion
In the last 24 hours 2,332 new cases of contagion and 1 death caused by Covid 19 were reported by State and Health Authorities. Contagion is being watched in Guanajuato and cases of contagion reported are over 2,300 in the last 24 hours, while there was 1 death reported. Authorities maintain the color of activities in the GREEN easing restrictions on activities, both leisure and work.
State Health Authorities insist that Guanajuato should maintain health protection.
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