Corona NRW: Almost 1500 new cases, 226 in intensive care

• In North Rhine-Westphalia, according to an evaluation by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) more than 20 cities and counties when Risk area, the Ruhr area is colored red almost everywhere on the RKI map.
• In three municipalities, according to the RKI figures from Sunday, the infection rates were already twice as high as the limit that has so far provided the strictest restrictions in public and private life: Herne continues to have the highest seven-day incidence nationwide at 111.2 (previous day: 115.7). Following Solingen (109.9 / previous day 79.8) and Wuppertal (103.1 / previous day 98.3).
• 89,681 corona cases (As of: Sunday, October 18, 12 a.m.) the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has been working for NRW registered, compared to Saturday are 1477 new infections in NRW, 5587 new cases nationwide.
• The number of new infections reported is usually lower on Sundays and Mondays, also because not all health authorities transmit data to the RKI at the weekend. Compared to Sunday last week, the current value has increased significantly.
• In Bottrop (31.5) the seven-day incidence decreased slightly; here the value is still below the first warning threshold. Oberhausen however, approaches with a value of 47,4 (Previous day: 36.5) of the important 50s mark.
• 226 Covid-19 patients in North Rhine-Westphalia are updated (as of Sunday, October 18) treated in an intensive care unit. For comparison: Two weeks ago, on October 4th, there were only half as many at 115.

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The number of corona infections in NRW continues to rise. The RKI reported on Sunday morning 1477 new infections in NRW a little less than the day before (1889). On the weekends, the officially reported numbers are usually lower due to the personnel capacities in the laboratories and health authorities, and compared to the previous week, the number is significantly higher: Last Sunday (October 11), 961 new infections were reported in NRW.

Corona in NRW: More Covid-19 patients in intensive care

Also the number of difficult courses increases again: 226 Covid-19 patients in North Rhine-Westphalia will be on Sunday, according to the German Interdisciplinary Association for Intensive and Emergency Medicine (DIVI) and the RKI on a Intensive care unit treated. This number has almost doubled from 115 since October 4th, i.e. within two weeks.

From July to September the number usually fluctuated between 60 and 80. The highest number of intensive care patients was reported on April 10 at 657. According to DIVI and RKI, 71 percent of the approximately 7,000 intensive care beds in NRW are currently occupied.

Corona in NRW: 70,000 people in quarantine

The spread of the virus is also reflected in the high number of those who are in quarantine at home because of Corona: According to information from NRW Minister of Health Laumann this currently affects 70,000 people all over North Rhine-Westphalia. Despite gaps in staff in the health authorities, the necessary tests and follow-up of the infection chains are basically guaranteed, he said on Saturday on Deutschlandfunk.

Around 350,000 corona tests per week in NRW

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NRW is testing around 350,000 people per week to an infection with the coronavirus – currently even 400,000 per week are possible. The health system still has “a lot of capacity” to care for infected people – also in intensive care medicine.

Laumann reiterated that the country would provide funding to around 1000 additional people mobilize for the tracking of infection chains. On Friday he admitted that there are currently around 2300 employees in NRW, but that around 4500 people would be needed.

Three municipalities twice as much above the highest warning threshold

In North Rhine-Westphalia more and more municipalities are exceeding the Corona warning thresholds. In three municipalities According to figures from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) on Sunday, the infection rates were even twice as high as the limit that has so far provided the strictest restrictions in public and private life: Herne (111,2), Solingen (109,9) and Wuppertal (103,1).

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Also Krefeld as well as the Warendorf district and Düren jumped over the 50 threshold at the weekend. Gutersloh (49,6) and the Rhein-Erft district (49.1) were close to it on Sunday. If a region is still over 50 after ten days, the municipalities have to take additional protective measures.

Only a few regions in North Rhine-Westphalia below the warning level

There are only a few regions in the state that are still below the warning level of 35: These include the Höxter district (17.8), the Paderborn district (17.2), the Soest district (24.2) and the Coesfeld district (24.5) and the Hochsauerlandkreis (17.3).

The RKI points out, however, that local fluctuations can also result from delays in reporting. As a result, the RKI values ​​are in some cases lower than the numbers reported by the cities. (More info)

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NRW offers Dutch patients 80 intensive care beds

NRW still sees itself in a position to support neighboring countries: According to the state government, there are currently 80 beds for intensive care in 48 hospitals Dutch Covid-19 patients ready. “As of today, none of them are occupied,” reported the Ministry of Health on Sunday at the request of the German Press Agency in Düsseldorf. According to information from the ministry, there have not yet been any inquiries from other EU countries.

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Since the beginning of the corona pandemic in spring, the state government has already had around 50 Covid 19 patients from the Netherlands as well as 10 from Italy and 8 from France. There are also other hospitals through direct bilateral contacts.

The corona virus is spreading in no time in the Netherlands. The situation in the hospitals there is considered threatening. Supply shortages have already forced some large cities to temporarily close their emergency rooms.

Large cities in NRW tighten corona rules – the federal government offers help

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With stricter requirements, North Rhine-Westphalia’s major cities are fighting against the ever-increasing numbers of corona infections. Chancellor Angela Merkel and the federal states agreed on uniform measures for risk regions late on Wednesday. These include the extended mask requirement for busy places and streets such as pedestrian zones, a curfew from 11 p.m. and stricter contact restrictions for private meetings.

Since Saturday (October 17th), uniform rules have been in effect in NRW for risk regions with more than 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within one week:

• From 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., one applies in restaurants Curfew.
• Also the sale from alcoholic drinks is prohibited during this time.
• Holidays for an exceptional occasion are limited to ten people.
• Events are limited – inside and outside – to a maximum of 100 people. However, events are possible for up to a maximum of 250 people if the responsible health authority accepts a submitted hygiene concept.
• In addition, only 5 people or a maximum of two households meet in public.

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Prime Minister said on Twitter Armin Laschet on Thursday morning to strengthen the health authorities in order to better track the chains of infection – and again appealed to significantly reduce contacts:

At the beginning of the week, the federal government had given assurances that the Bundeswehr and the Robert Koch Institute would send their experts to Corona hotspots from an incidence value of 35.

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Given the expected increase in Corona infections had in autumn and winter North Rhine-Westphalia has recently tightened its course in the fight against the pandemic. The toughest sanction: On October 1, the state imposed a fine of 250 euros on false information about the person on the contact lists in restaurants or pubs. These and other measures are included in the new Corona Protection Ordinance, which applies until October 31. Here is an overview of the Corona rules for NRW.

NRW rejects border closings

North Rhine-Westphalia wants his Borders with neighboring countries keep it open despite the corona pandemic. Instead, Prime Minister Armin Laschet (CDU) is promoting joint health protection.

Read about it: Zeeland is a risk area: What does that mean for holidaymakers on site?

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