Germany: Covid-19

Latest news and essential information on the coronavirus pandemic in Germany.

German Health Minister calls on under 60s to get next Covid jab

Covid-19 vaccines

German Health Minister calls on under 60s to get next Covid jab

Reader question: Is Germany's Covid health pass still valid?

Reader question: Is Germany's Covid health pass still valid?

Do you have to carry proof of Covid vaccination or recovery when you're in Germany, or travelling? Here's what you need to know.

German doctors want to grant sick leave by phone amid Covid wave

German doctors want to grant sick leave by phone amid Covid wave

German housing co-op slammed for restricting access to tenants' hot water

German housing co-op slammed for restricting access to tenants' hot water

Germany sees spike in respiratory infections over summer

Germany sees spike in respiratory infections over summer

German hospitals see Covid staff shortages and rising patient numbers

German hospitals see Covid staff shortages and rising patient numbers

School closures in Germany 'cannot be ruled out', says minister

School closures in Germany 'cannot be ruled out', says minister

EXPLAINED: The new rules on getting a Covid test in Germany

EXPLAINED: The new rules on getting a Covid test in Germany

Reader question: Can I get a second Covid booster jab in Germany?

Covid-19 vaccines

Reader question: Can I get a second Covid booster jab in Germany?

OPINION: Why Germany can't break out of its Covid rules rut

Opinion & Analysis

OPINION: Why Germany can't break out of its Covid rules rut

German politicians clash over Covid rules for autumn

German politicians clash over Covid rules for autumn

Pandemic in Germany unlikely to end this year, says top virologist

Pandemic in Germany unlikely to end this year, says top virologist