Is the Corona special fund of the state RLP legal? – SWR current

The Constitutional Court (VGH) of Rhineland-Palatinate in Koblenz decides today whether the state was allowed to create additional credit options because of the corona pandemic, the so-called corona special fund. The AfD faction in the state parliament had complained about it. In order to cope with the consequences of the corona pandemic, the country created … Read more

Astrazeneca for everyone who wants it – SWR Aktuell

The federal and state governments have lifted the prioritization of vaccination with the Astrazeneca vaccine. This was announced by Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU). This means that anyone who wants to can now register for a vaccination with Astrazeneca. There is no longer any preference for certain age or risk groups. In Rhineland-Palatinate, however, … Read more

You can get vaccinated against the corona virus here – SWR Aktuell

Vaccination remains important in fighting the pandemic, emphasizes the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. There are vaccination options in the north of the country. The state vaccination centers in Koblenz, Lahnstein, Vallendar and Hachenburg are used to combat the corona virus. People who want to be vaccinated can find out about the central vaccination appointment allocation page … Read more

Vaccination for small children in Germany off-label possible – SWR Aktuell

In the United States, it may soon be possible to vaccinate children under the age of five against the corona virus. In Germany, approval is not in sight, and apart from a few exceptions, paediatricians are reluctant to react. – Briefly explained – this is the status of corona vaccinations for children under five in … Read more

New doctor vaccinates more than 400 children against corona – SWR news

Actually a normal vaccination campaign on Saturday in Neuwied – but the police were alerted. A doctor from Neuwied vaccinated children and had received threats as a result. In Neuwied, more than 400 children between the ages of 5 and 11 were vaccinated against Corona on Saturday. The action took place between 9 a.m. and … Read more

Third death after corona outbreak in retirement home – SWR Aktuell

After the Corona outbreak in a retirement home in Osthofen, there is a third death. A virus analysis should now clarify the large number of infections. Two men infected with Corona and one woman had died last week, said home manager Manuela Haller. Currently, 52 residents and employees have tested positive for the virus, but … Read more

Uncertainty among women from Köwerich – SWR news

The Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko) has recommended the corona vaccination for pregnant women from the second trimester of pregnancy. For pregnant women like Fabienne Alt-Ensch from Köwerich (Trier-Saarburg district) this leads to uncertainty. Fabienne Alt-Ensch will give birth to her child in February 2022. She is currently five months pregnant. When the Standing Vaccination Commission … Read more

Around 1,500 corona cases in schools in Rhineland-Palatinate

For a week, classes in Rhineland-Palatinate have been running again after the summer vacation – under Corona conditions. There are currently around 1,500 cases of infection in schools across the country. According to the Supervision and Service Directorate (ADD), 1,454 schoolchildren and 42 teachers are currently infected. The numbers are from last Friday (September 3rd). … Read more

Corona had “terrifying” consequences – SWR Aktuell

More than 155,000 people in Rhineland-Palatinate have had Covid 19 disease. Many of them suffer from permanent health restrictions. An affected woman from Mainz tells of life with “Long Covid”. Leyla Ergen is 24 years old and very sporty. Even as a schoolgirl, she went to kickboxing and dancing. She loves fast, strenuous sports and … Read more

What applies to starting school in RLP? SWR news

School in Rhineland-Palatinate starts again on Monday after the summer vacation. For the students, this means, among other things, to observe the new corona rules again: “We are starting the new school year with caution and confidence,” said Education Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) with a view to August 30th. Today we know more about the … Read more