Corona in NRW: bang for schools ++ Oberhausen with great news

Rages more than ever Corona in NRW. With more than 10,000 people infected, North Rhine-Westphalia is the worst German state affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

An end to the crisis Corona in NRW is not in sight. The number of cases continues to rise, the state government tries to curb the spread with drastic measures such as a blockage of contacts. Everywhere there is an urgent warning: STAY AT HOME!

Corona in NRW: The latest information in the news blog

How widespread is Corona in NRW and in my city? What are the latest rules of conduct? What do particularly affected people, economic sectors and cities do?

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Everything you need to know about the corona virus:

>> All developments on the corona virus in Germany and worldwide you can find out HERE.

>> This simple household remedy is even better than disinfectant

>> You suspect Corona? You should do that now!

>> What does short-time work mean for my job?

>> What does the ban on contact mean for me? What is allowed and what is prohibited?

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Here you can find all the latest information about Corona in NRW.

+++ Update news blog +++

Friday March 27th

17:21: Duisburg with more and more infected

According to the city, 224 people have been infected with the corona virus in Duisburg. One person died, 31 are in hospital treatment in hospital. 766 contact persons are in quarantine at home.

16:53: “Burger King” invites helpers

Helping makes you hungry! The fast food chain “Burger King” invites all healthcare professionals to a Whopper Jr. with a small drink at the drive-in counter. “Burger King” wants to thank the helpers during the corona pandemic.

4:40 pm: Mülheim takes a rigorous step – and now even forbids bridal couples from DAS

Your own wedding should be one of the most beautiful days in life. But the corona virus is currently putting a spanner in the works for many people wishing to get married. With the ban on contacts, the requirements have tightened again. The city of Mülheim has therefore decided to take a drastic step! >> HERE YOU CAN READ THE WHOLE STORY!

4:21 pm: Outstanding residents’ campaign in Cologne

Local residents in Cologne-Sülz provided touching scenes on Thursday evening. They had called the police and fire brigade in the evening and asked that a few emergency services should appear on Speestrasse at 9 p.m. on behalf of all their colleagues, and they would like to thank them.

When a few patrol cars and fire engines actually turned into the street at the requested time, the residents received them with applause, people stood at the windows and waved sparklers. “En Uns Veedel” from Bläck Fööss sounded from a music box. The emergency vehicles rolled through the street at a leisurely pace and thanked the action with the flashing lights on.

3:48 pm: Are your children annoying you? Five expert tips on how to employ them sensibly

Of course, it can also be nice if you have more time for your family and see the children more often. But the ban on contact and the restrictions due to the corona virus in NRW can also quickly become a stress test. Among other things, Ulrich Engelen, head of the youth welfare office in Essen, therefore gives useful tips on how parents can meaningfully employ their children at home. >> HERE YOU WILL READ THE EXPERT’S TIPS!

3:25 p.m .: Against domestic violence! Düsseldorf extends support for women

The city of Düsseldorf has set up additional places for women who are victims of domestic violence. The city announced this on Friday. In the current coronavirus crisis, women and children are at greater risk of being affected by domestic violence.

Equal Opportunity Officer Elisabeth Wilfart: “The good networking and cooperation with the various actors has now created additional opportunities to be able to react immediately if the available accommodation capacities are no longer sufficient.” So far, 342 citizens in Düsseldorf have tested positive.

15:22: Duisburg prohibits hamster purchases!

The city of Duisburg has banned hamster purchases by general order! The city announced this on Friday. This is to ensure that customers can find and buy all the products they need for their basic needs. In addition, everyone MUST keep a minimum distance of 1.5 meters when shopping. The requirements initially apply until April 19 inclusive. Violators face high fines.

The city also allows ice cream parlors to take orders and deliver them home. Selling at the counters is still prohibited.

2 p.m .: Oberhausen with wonderful news

Great news from Oberhausen. The city reports that almost all people have adhered to the imposed contact ban in the past few days. The head of the crisis team, Michael Jehn, praised this: “The crisis team would like to expressly thank all Oberhausen residents. Your sanity and compliance with the ban on contact are impressive and help slow the spread of the virus. ”

1 pm: “Finals Rhein-Ruhr” postponed

The “Finals Rhein-Ruhr 2020” in North Rhine-Westphalia will not take place on the scheduled date due to the coronavirus pandemic. The multi-sport event, which had a successful premiere in Berlin in August 2019, was to be held on the first weekend in June (June 6/7) in the five cities of Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Oberhausen, Aachen and Neuss. In total, competitions were planned in 19 sports with around 3700 athletes. 16 of these were to be held as German championships. In some disciplines, competitions should also count as Olympic qualifications.

12 noon: Schools should open again after Easter break

An end seems to be in sight for the school closings. As school minister Gebauer announced on Friday morning, the aim is to reopen the schools after the Easter holidays on April 20.

11.30 a.m .: Final training exams also postponed

The Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) is also postponing the final written apprenticeship exams planned for April and May in the summer of 2020 due to the corona crisis. Around 210,000 trainees are affected. Up to and including May no IHK advanced training exams can take place either. They should be rescheduled between June and August.

11 a.m .: Abitur exams are postponed

NRW School Minister Yvonne Gebauer has now confirmed that the Abitur exams in North Rhine-Westphalia will be postponed. Almost 90,000 high school graduates will not be able to take their exams as planned from April 20, but – as of now – only from May 12.

10.30 a.m .: Mega living room concert “WE SAY THANKS”

“WE SAY THANKS”: FUNKE is partner of one of the largest living room concerts in Germany – live on Friday from 6 p.m. You can get all information and the lineup here >>

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10 a.m .: Dramatic increase in the number of cases

The latest publication of the coronavirus case numbers by the NRW Ministry of Health shows: There was again a dramatic increase in infections. NRW now has 11,523 coronavirus cases (as of 10 a.m.), an increase of over 1000 infections in the last 24 hours. After Heinsberg, Cologne also passed the 1000 infection mark. The death toll rises to 85 across the country.

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9 a.m .: RKI publishes new figures

The Robert Koch Institute has published the latest numbers of reported corona infections. The figures of the NRW Ministry of Health are expected for noon.

Case numbers of the RKI on Friday, 9 a.m. (infected / difference from the previous day / dead):