Covid-19 stats
Latest news and insights on Covid-19 statistics, infection rates, mortality rates, vaccination rates, hospital numbers, variants, spread, and more from Germany.
Why are a record number of people taking sick leave in Germany?
Mental health problems and respiratory viruses are contributing to a record number of sick days taken in Germany, new data reveals.
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.”
Germany could still be hit by winter Covid wave, health minister warns
Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) has criticised states that have loosened their Covid restrictions in recent weeks, as he warned that Germany could be on the brink of another wave.
Covid infections start to fall in Germany after autumn break
Following the autumn school holidays, public health officials have reported a decline in Covid infections and doctor visits.
EXPLAINED: Where Covid infections are rising rapidly in Germany
Covid numbers throughout Germany are rising, with the states of Saarland, Bavaria and some regions of Hesse seeing particularly high numbers of infections. We look at recent stats, and explore what they mean.
Munich sees sharp rise in Covid cases after Oktoberfest
Since the start of Germany’s Oktoberfest, the incidence of Covid infections in Munich has risen sharply. Though a connection with the festival can’t yet be proven, it seems likely.
Germany to bring in new Covid rules ahead of 'difficult' winter
With infection numbers shooting up once again in Germany, states are set to bring in a new set of Covid measures on October 1st.
Is Germany heading into next Covid wave?
Covid-19 infections in Germany had been dropping in recent weeks, but cases appear to be picking up again as autumn arrives. Here's a look at the current situation.
Germany has passed peak of summer Covid wave, says RKI
Germany has made it through the worst of the Covid wave that has swept through the country this summer, according to experts.
Germany's summer Covid wave set to get worse, say experts
Covid infections are still on the up in Germany and experts are predicting another rise in numbers when holidaymakers return from abroad.
German hospitals see Covid staff shortages and rising patient numbers
A wave of Covid infections in Germany is causing staff shortages as many people call in sick and isolate - including in hospitals. The number of Covid patients in intensive care is also increasing slightly.
Covid-19: European summer holidays threatened by rise of subvariants
A resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Europe, this time driven by new, fast-spreading Omicron subvariants, is once again threatening to disrupt people's summer plans.
Summer Covid wave has arrived in Germany, says Health Minister
German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has urged risk groups to get a second booster vaccination against Covid-19 as the number of infections spike.
Will Germany see a spike in Covid infections this summer?
Health experts are concerned that a Covid-19 wave could hit Germany in the summer months.
Five things to know about the Covid pandemic in Germany right now
As the weather warms up and tourism returns to Germany, this spring feels more normal than the last two years. So what is the pandemic situation in Germany - and how will it develop?
Germany reports no daily Covid deaths: What does it mean?
For the first time since September 2020, Germany hasn't reported a single coronavirus death within 24 hours. But patchy data means we are not getting the full story.
Will Germany's Covid infections ease up in time for Easter?
With high Covid infection numbers and restrictions being rolled back across Germany, the outlook for Easter looks uncertain. Here are the latest predictions from the experts.
Germany should avoid talk of 'freedom day', says Health Minister
Health Minister Karl Lauterbach says Germany is in the grip of a severe Covid wave and has urged states to make use of a law that will keep tougher measures in place.
Germany logs 1.5 million weekly Covid infections as Omicron subtype spreads
German health offices reported 1.5 million Covid-19 cases within a week for the first time, a new report shows.
Germany sees more than 300,000 Covid infections in 24 hours
Germany has reported more than 300,000 Covid infections within a day for the first time since the pandemic began.
German hospitals struggle with staff shortages due to Covid
Covid infections are soaring in Germany, and hospitals say they are seeing staff shortages due to people having to call in sick or quarantine.
How worried should we be about Germany's rising Covid infections?
Germany is seeing a steep rise in Covid infections coupled with a high number of daily deaths. What does it mean?
Germany's Covid incidence reaches record high before measures are lifted
Germany is set to relax almost all Covid measures on March 20th, but infections are rising significantly again.