Lack of corona testing could make us 'blind to the evolution of the virus'

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning against slackening in the fight against the virus in...
Belgium sends monkeypox infected person into isolation for 21 days

Anyone infected with the monkeypox virus must isolate themselves for 21 days in Belgium in the future. This was decided by...
Number of smokers growing, though not in Europe

Around 1.1 billion people in the world are smokers, and around 200 million also use tobacco in other forms, such as...
WHO observes new Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5

In light of new coronavirus subvariants, the World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned that countries are testing less....
Fifth corona wave in Spain, virus now affecting young people

In Spain, the fifth wave of Corona is sweeping the country almost unchecked. On Tuesday, the regions reported almost...
Germany seven-day incidence falls below 25

Health offices in Germany have reported 2440 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. This...
America wants to help India with vaccine

Dramatic images and critical statements from India have apparently persuaded the U.S. government to soften its "America...
Companies forced to offer corona tests to employees

In view of the discussion about a compulsory offer for corona tests in companies, Labor Minister Hubertus Heil (SPD) has...
Elderly at increased risk for multiple corona infections

An infection with the coronavirus offers most, but not all, people protection against reinfection in the months that...
Each vaccine has its merits and they all work

Reports from the scientific community often meant bad news in the Corona year: Warnings, steep curves, mutated viruses....
German Corona infection rates continue downward trend

Health authorities in Germany reported 4369 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In...
Germany lockdown extension latest

The nationwide lockdown will be extended until March 7 following a decision by German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) and...
Virus mutations cause concern

In Cologne alone, 114 cases of variant B.1.1.7 and 52 cases of variant B.1.351 were recently reported. There will be an...
Bayer wants to produce German Curevac vaccine

Pharmaceutical giant Bayer plans to enter the production of Corona vaccines, providing a helping hand to Tübingen-based...
Moderna vaccine may protect against mutated variants

According to the manufacturer, Moderna's vaccine should also protect against the Corona variants first discovered in the...
Reuse of FFP2 masks for private use

FFP2 masks are used in healthcare sectors where there is an increased risk of infection. Designed as a single-use product,...
Period products free for women in Scotland

In a bizarre and unashamedly sexist move, the Scottish parliament decided to further increase the rapidly exaggerated...
Where does the vaccine for Covid-19 stand?

In the worldwide race for a vaccine to stop the coronavirus, the laboratory sprinting fastest is at Oxford University....
Flu vaccination: penultimate wave was deadliest in 30 years

The flu season starts again: time for at-risk patients to get vaccinated! This year, the health insurance companies are...
Corona Crisis: Germany decides financial rescue package worth billions

To mitigate the consequences of the corona crisis for businesses and citizens, the German federal cabinet has decided on...

Shanghai lifts many restrictions after two months of lockdown

Which virus variants are there and how dangerous are they?

Monkeypox infections in twelve countries

WHO calls for rigorous contact tracing for monkeypox patients

North Korea reports 21 more deaths

Authorities tighten Corona measures in Beijing

New Corona super variant in Southern Africa

U.S. to make vaccination a condition of entry

UK exceeds incidence of 100 - government still wants to relax

Statutory health insurance chief calls broad child vaccinations "reckless"

Mutant combines British and Indian traits

Medical experts doubt sense of child vaccinations

CureVac's vaccine: Hope in the fight against coronavirus?

New mutant in India in 70 percent of cases

EU vaccine chief threatens Astra-Zeneca

Lockdown in Bavaria until mid-April

10 million vaccinations per week by June

Vaccination wave rolling towards Germany despite vaccination backlog

Nasal swab tests now approved

Astra-Zeneca may produce less than promised in second quarter

Corona rates continue to improve

Corona vaccination: Serbia becomes a role model

How much does private health insurance cost in Germany

RKI reports 8616 new infections

EU authority: additional benefit of FFP2 masks quite low

Sputnik V, a Russian symbol of solidarity with the EU

German health workers see no end in sight

EU to tighten vaccine exports

What are FFP2 masks?

Corona vaccination passport gains traction

FFP2 Masks - one use only and expensive

Are vastly more people dying in Germany because of the pandemic?

We need a common sense approach to this pandemic

Biontech Covid-19 vaccine a step closer

Latest Corona Developments in Germany

Covid-19 and Germany's Leadership to support neighbouring countries

Germany Private Health Insurance and Corona

Additional support for German healthcare

Germany and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
