Decreasing new COVID-19 cases persist
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reported a 19% decrease in new COVID-19 cases on Monday morning compared to the previous week, marking the third consecutive day of decline. The number of new infections on Sunday decreased by 13.6%, and on Saturday, there was a 1.2% decrease.
The decrease in new infections is consistent, as reported by both dts Nachrichtenagentur and the RKI. However, the federal and state governments' target for loosening the lockdown is an incidence rate of 50, but the numbers from the municipal query are still far from this target.
The responsibility for the daily collection and evaluation of new COVID-19 infections in the 401 independent cities and districts in Germany lies primarily with the local health authorities (Gesundheitsämter) of these cities and districts, which report case data to the RKI for nationwide aggregation and analysis.
Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 patients on intensive care units has shown a moderately increasing trend. On Monday, the number of COVID-19 patients on intensive care units increased by 1.6% compared to the previous day, with the current number being 3,441. The statistical doubling time for COVID-19 intensive care patients is currently 44 days, which indicates a slower rate of growth compared to previous weeks.
A photograph published by dts Nachrichtenagentur shows men wearing masks in a subway, reflecting the continued adherence to safety measures in public spaces.
While the decline in new cases is encouraging, it is essential to maintain vigilance and adhere to safety measures to prevent a potential resurgence of the virus. The RKI continues to monitor the situation closely and provides regular updates on the COVID-19 situation in Germany.
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