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Status: December 8, 2020 10:48 am
In the live ticker, NDR.de will inform you today about the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic for Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania and Hamburg. You can see yesterday’s events at Monday blog Read.
The essentials in brief:
- Many crown infections in MV: debate about possible hardening
- Leopoldina scientists call for a harsh closure
- Great Britain begins with Crown-Impfprogramm
- Schleswig-Holstein reports 183 new infections, Lower Saxony 841; in the whole country just over 14,000 new cases
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10:37 am
Leopoldina asks for a hard confinement
In view of the persistently high number of new infections, the Leopoldina National Academy of Sciences, Drastically tighten the crown measurements. Compulsory schooling should be lifted from next week until Christmas holidays and contacts “reduced to the absolute minimum,” according to a press release. “From December 24, 2020 until at least January 10, 2021, public life should largely rest in Germany and a strict lockdown should be applied.” To this end, all stores except those for daily use should be closed, the Christmas holidays extended at educational institutions, and home office allowed, if possible. Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) herself yesterday raised the tightening of current regulations. In the past, he had repeatedly listened to the recommendations of scientists.
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10:27 am
841 new corona cases in Lower Saxony
In Lower Saxony, authorities recorded 841 new corona virus infections in one day. There were 558 new cases yesterday, 523 on Tuesday of last week, and the seven-day incidence went from 81 on Monday to 84.6. Another 25 people (total: 1,296) died in connection with the Covid-19 disease caused by the virus. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 78,972 people have been infected with the corona virus in the state.
09:40 am
Are the crown rules changing in Schleswig-Holstein?
After Schleswig-Holstein is once again a corona risk area, Prime Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) wants to comment today on his state’s strategy in fighting the pandemic. NDR.de will broadcast the statement live from 11:45 am
09:25 am
Start of the Corona vaccination program in Great Britain
In Germany it is still taking time, but in Great Britain the time has come: mass vaccinations with the Biontech-Pfizer corona vaccine have started. The first dose was given to a 90-year-old woman. The UK vaccination program will initially vaccinate nursing home residents and employees, as well as people over 80 and medical staff.
AUDIO: Great Britain starts a national corona vaccination program (4 min)
8:52 am
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8:15 am
Low wage earners are hit hard by the pandemic
The corona pandemic is exacerbating social inequality. For example, low-wage workers are particularly affected by part-time work. As part of “Hand in Hand for Northern Germany”, NDR Info presents two projects that help those affected.
AUDIO: Corona exacerbates social inequality: projects want to help (4 min)
8:10 am
320 million students worldwide have to stay at home
As schools closed in the wake of the corona pandemic, around 320 million children and young people around the world have had to stay home since December 1. This is reported by the children’s aid organization Unicef, citing Unesco data. This affects almost one in five school-age children worldwide. Children suffered the devastating effects on their learning, their physical and mental well-being and their safety, criticizes Unicef. For many children in the poorest countries, school meals are no longer available. The aid organization called on governments to keep schools open or to reopen them if possible. Children must be offered a safe and healthy learning environment.
8:04 am
Lower Saxony state parliament advises on the state budget
The Lower Saxony state parliament is meeting today for its last week of sessions this year. The focus is on the final discussion of the state budget for next year, which will be approved on Thursday. The 2021 budget has a volume of around 35.9 billion euros. In view of the burdens caused by the corona pandemic, a new debt of up to 853 million euros is expected.
7.45 am
Debate on tougher measures
How is politics reacting to the continuing high number of corona infections? Chancellor Angela Merkel has already spoken in favor of tougher measures. Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn (both CDUs) also believes that stricter contact restrictions are necessary if the number of new infections does not decrease in the near future. Then a further retail closure might be necessary, he said. NDR Info summarizes the political debate.
AUDIO: Merkel wants tougher measures against Corona (5 min)
07:00 am
RKI registers just over 14,000 new corona infections nationwide
Health authorities reported 14,054 new corona infections nationwide to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in 24 hours. On Tuesday a week ago, there were about 13,600 new cases. The previous high was reached on November 20 with around 23,600 reported cases. In one day, 423 new deaths related to a corona infection were reported today. On Tuesday a week ago, this value was 388.
06:05 am
Many crown infections in MV: debate about possible hardening
Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig (SPD) and Health Minister Harry Glawe (CDU) have announced that the cabinet will address the so-called hotspot strategy on Tuesday. It is the question of what happens if districts or even individual cities reach 100 or 200 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in a week. In this case, Glawe had not ruled out local exit restrictions. It is also considered unlikely that, given the increasing number of infections, the premature opening of massage practices and cosmetic studios will be allowed, as the government recently announced.
5:50 am
183 new infections reported in Schleswig-Holstein
Schleswig-Holstein recorded 183 new corona cases in 24 hours, and four more people died as a result of Covid 19 disease. Yesterday, the state reported 154 new infections, on Tuesday of last week there were 81. The seven-day incidence it is now 54.2 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in a week. Schleswig-Holstein has been a corona risk area since Monday (incidence value of 51.6).
05:40 am
Hi! Start a new live ticker from NDR.de
Even today, NDR.de will keep you updated on the effects of the corona pandemic in northern Germany. In the live ticker you will find all the important news, as well as the content of NDR radio and television programs.
The number of infections in northern Monday: Lower Saxony reported 558 new corona cases, Schleswig-Holstein 154, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania 58, Hamburg 231 and the state of Bremen 34.
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