Federal and state authorities maintain a consistent approach in their tactics
In the latest development, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has confirmed that Germany's current coronavirus strategy will not undergo any significant changes. This announcement comes as the country continues to focus on managing the pandemic through vaccination measures and hospitalisation incidence metrics.
According to the German government response timeline, the strategy involves administering booster shots and monitoring hospitalisation rates to decide on restrictions, with thresholds triggering measures like 2G or 2G+ rules depending on hospitalisations per 100,000 residents.
Regarding PCR testing, there has been misinformation suggesting that these tests are not reliable or even fraudulent. However, experts have debunked these claims, asserting that RT-PCR testing remains the gold standard for detecting SARS-CoV-2 and is highly sensitive, with contamination controls in place.
Criticism of Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has been noted, particularly around his role in pandemic management and his public statements on vaccines and tests. Some sources present negative portrayals of Lauterbach, describing him controversially and citing contentious claims about vaccine mortality effects and the PCR test. However, these claims contrast with scientific consensus and should be regarded with caution.
In a move that has sparked debate, Lauterbach recently downgraded the vaccination status of those who had only received Johnson & Johnson once. This decision has faced criticism, but the minister has not commented further on the matter.
In a positive development, Chancellor Scholz has announced a new vaccination awareness campaign and promised that changes to ordinances will be announced with more advance notice in the future. This pledge follows discussions at the Prime Minister's Conference about changes to the ordinances, which also included a decision to reserve PCR tests for selected population groups in the future.
The federal government and the states have agreed to maintain this course, indicating a continued commitment to the current strategy. Despite the ongoing criticisms faced by Lauterbach, it appears that the German government is determined to navigate the pandemic with a cautious and evidence-based approach.
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