Germany: Covid-19
Latest news and essential information on the coronavirus pandemic in Germany.
EXPLAINED: Who should get a top-up Covid jab in Germany?
The international health emergency due to Covid-19 has been over for months. However, with cases soaring again in Germany, and new virus variants emerging, health experts are recommending some people get a booster jab.
Could there be a new wave of Covid-19 in Germany this autumn?
It’s back again: amid sinking temperatures, the incidence of Covid-19 has been slowly rising in Germany. But is this enough to merit worrying about the virus?
Covid-19 still causing 1,000 deaths a week in Europe, WHO warns
The World Health Organization's European office warned on Tuesday the risk of Covid-19 has not gone away, saying it was still responsible for nearly 1,000 deaths a week in the region. And the real figure may be much higher.
Germany to repeal last protective measures against Covid-19
Three years after Germany introduced a series of protective measures against the coronavirus, the last are set to be repealed on Friday.
German public health authority lowers Covid risk rating
Germany's Robert Koch Institute (RKI), which advises the federal government, has downgraded Covid-19 from being a “high health risk” to a “moderate risk.”
Is the pandemic over in Germany?
As much of Germany lifts - or prepares to lift - the last remaining Covid-19 measures, intensive care units say Covid-19 admissions are no longer straining the system.
Free Covid-19 tests end in Germany
Although greatly curtailed recently, free Covid-19 tests officially ended in Germany for almost everyone on Monday - with exceptions only for medical personnel.
Germany to drop mask mandate in trains and buses from February 2nd
Germany will end the requirement to wear face masks on long-distance trains and buses from February 2nd as the coronavirus pandemic loosened its grip on the country, authorities announced on Friday.
Several German states to drop Covid masks on public transport in February
A number of German states are set to remove mandatory masks on public transport at the start of February, while the Health Minister has indicated that masks on long-distance trains could end sooner than expected.
Germany discourages non-essential travel to Covid-hit China
Germany on Saturday discouraged non-essential trips to China, the world's most populous nation, which is struggling with a surge in Covid cases after relaxing strict virus restrictions.
Germany to require Covid test for China arrivals
Germany said Thursday it would ask arrivals from China for a negative coronavirus test as infections rose steeply following Beijing's abrupt decision to lift strict restrictions.
Germany monitoring new Covid variant closely, says Health Minister
Health Minister Karl Lauterbach says experts are monitoring whether a new Omicron sub-variant of Covid-19 causing concern in the USA is appearing in Germany.
When will German states drop compulsory masks on public transport?
Some German states have already got rid of the masking requirement on public transport, while others are planning to keep them - at least until mid-February. Here's the latest.
Reader question: Do I still need Covid apps in Germany?
Proof of Covid vaccination is no longer needed in Germany - so can people delete the health apps?
Is the EU likely to reinstate Covid travel restrictions?
A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in Brussels to discuss the latest Covid situation in China - so could this mark the return of vaccine passports and travel restrictions?
Germany urges EU Covid variant checks for China arrivals
Germany currently sees no need to impose routine tests on arrivals from China, but is seeking a coordinated system to monitor variants across European airports, said health minister Karl Lauterbach on Friday.
Will Covid measures end sooner than expected in Germany?
With prominent virologists declaring the pandemic 'over,' calls for an end to mask-wearing rules and other Covid measures are growing louder in Germany. Could we soon see an end to masks on buses and trains - and no obligation to isolate?
Calls to end Covid measures as top German virologist declares pandemic 'over'
Top virologist Christian Dorsten believes that the Covid pandemic has moved into an endemic phase, prompting some politicians to call for an end to the current protective measures in Germany.
Will Germany block travel from China amid soaring Covid infections?
After years of following a strict 'no Covid' policy, China is in the grip of a massive - and deadly - Covid wave. Now German politicians are calling for a ban on travel between the two countries. Will it happen?
Court turns down AfD-led challenge to Germany's spending in pandemic
The German Constitutional Court rejected challenges Tuesday to Berlin's participation in the European Union's coronavirus recovery fund, but expressed some reservations about the massive package.
First German states scrap face masks on public transport
Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt will drop the mask requirement on public transport and other German states could soon follow.
Bavaria signals end to compulsory masks on public transport
Bavaria's state premier Markus Söder (CSU) has announced plans for a "prompt" end to mandatory masks on buses and trains.
Germany to scrap €3 Covid tests
From Saturday, the German government will no longer finance €3 Covid tests. In certain cases, however, free tests will continue to be available.