Title: Lauterbach Urges Vaccination Before Holidays Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases
In the wake of rising Covid-19 infection rates, German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach strongly urges high-risk individuals to get vaccinated before the holiday season. This group includes elderly people aged 60 and over, as well as people with chronic illnesses. Lauterbach, an SPD politician, emphasizes that Covid-19 is not a common cold and vaccination is crucial to ensure the best protection before the festive season.
Regrettably, as of January 2022, only three million people have been vaccinated with the latest preparations tailored to current Covid-19 variants. Lauterbach voiced his concerns during a roundtable discussion on post-corona infection complications.
Based on available data, Lauterbach predicts a potential surge in coronavirus infections, approximating an incidence of 1700 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in seven days. However, it's crucial to consider that this incidence level has a different meaning in the context of higher basic immunity due to vaccinations and infections, as highlighted by the President of the Robert Koch Institute, Lars Schaade.
As the situation might have evolved since January 2022 and holiday-specific advice might have been issued, it is essential to consult recent statements or updates from German health authorities such as the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) or the German Ministry of Health for the most accurate information.
