After one Corona outbreak in connection with several celebrations in Göttingen the authorities are working flat out to find contact persons. As of Sunday evening 170 first-degree contacts identified in the city and district of Göttingen, including dozens of children and adolescents.
So far 36 people tested positive for Sars-CoV-2 been. A person was seriously ill and was in hospital treatment. According to NDR information the person needs artificial respiration. So far, all others are symptom-free.
Around 140 other contact persons fall under the responsibility of other health authorities, which were informed immediately, the city said on Sunday evening. In addition, it was said on Sunday evening that the city had indications that this Infection events, among other things, in a shisha bar could have taken place. “In order to minimize the risk, all shisha bars have been checked today. One of six bars was open – contrary to the state regulation – and was closed by employees of the organization department. “
The infections occurred at or after several major private celebrations. According to the Petra Broistedt head of social affairs in Göttingen, family associations with a cross-regional dimension from large parts of Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia apparently met last weekend. Broistedt told the NDR that the distance requirement had not been met, so that the first infections had already occurred on Tuesday.
Some people did not show up for testing
All first-degree contact persons have been given test appointments. Since the beginning of the weekend, people have been tested over the Pentecost days, ”said the city of Göttingen. “Some people did not show up for testing despite being verbally requested by the health department.” This group of people was quickly sent a written order for an introduction to the test center, which could result in a fine if they did not show up.
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The Greens’ member of the Bundestag, Jürgen Trittinsaid the case shows how necessary it is that everyone adheres to the rules. Everyone should live up to their own responsibility so that the easing works and there is no second wave.
In the meantime it became known that – also in Lower Saxony – in a refugee accommodation in Ehra-Lessien confirmed a suspected case of coronavirus infection. After a test of 24 people who were in direct contact with the infected, seven people were also tested positive for the virus, said the district. (dpa)
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