Study with smokers: does nicotine help against corona infection?

April 23, 2020 – 10:18 am – Scientists suspect nicotine has a protective effect Smokers are particularly at risk of developing the novel corona virus – at least so far, it was said. French scientists now suspect that nicotine consumption can even protect against infection with the virus. Because: There are very few smokers among … Read more

LIVE-TICKER Coronavirus – Spain reports lower increase in deaths

April 19, 2020 – 2:12 p.m. – In the video: these are the new rules Germany has been in a so-called “lockdown” for weeks. While there are initial cautious steps “back”, the fight against the virus continues all over the world. In the live ticker you will find all important information and developments. Here you … Read more

Contact ban has an effect: is the corona turning around now?

April 11, 2020 – 12:03 p.m. – Have we made the corona turn? Researchers at the Max Planck Society in Göttingen are watching the corona pandemic closely and are calculating models in order to better determine the further course. Now they see encouraging developments. Specifically, the model calculation provides that easing measures would be possible … Read more

Do I have the corona virus? These are symptoms of classic flu, cold, and Covid-19

Covid-19 and flu have similar symptoms – Coronavirus can also cause conjunctivitis – If patients only have conjunctivitis and no other symptoms, this rarely indicates a corona infection. If other corona symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath were also present, the suspicion of an infection would be hardened – especially if the … Read more

What happens in the body with a Covid 19 disease?

This is how a Covid-19 disease runs – Anyone who becomes infected with the coronavirus and then shows symptoms has contracted Covid-19 – a respiratory disease. However, the first symptoms are relatively unspecific and are therefore easily mistaken for a cold or flu. In the video we show you the course of the disease in … Read more

You can recognize Covid-19 from these signs

Covid-19 and flu have similar symptoms – Coronavirus can also cause conjunctivitis – If patients only have conjunctivitis and no other symptoms, this rarely indicates a corona infection. If other corona symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath were also present, the suspicion of an infection would be hardened – especially if the … Read more

Corona, flu or cold? Recognize symptoms for Covid-19 and distinguish signs

Covid-19 and flu have similar symptoms – Coronavirus can also cause conjunctivitis – If patients only have conjunctivitis and no other symptoms, this rarely indicates a corona infection. If other corona symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath were also present, the suspicion of an infection would be hardened – especially if the … Read more

Do I have Corona or just flu? How to recognize signs & symptoms for Covid-19!

Covid-19 and flu have similar symptoms – Coronavirus can also cause conjunctivitis – If patients only have conjunctivitis and no other symptoms, this rarely indicates a corona infection. If other corona symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath were also present, the suspicion of an infection would be confirmed – especially if the … Read more

Map shows current corona numbers by state

Number of coronavirus infections in Germany: This map is updated regularly – Everyone should help slow the spread – In this challenging situation we are all in demand! Everyone is responsible and can help keep the curve flat (#FlattenTheCurve). The graphic of the federal government shows why this is so important: the slower the virus … Read more

What symptoms do I have when?

Covid-19 and flu have similar symptoms – The number of people suffering from coronavirus is increasing every day – worldwide. In more and more countries, it is only noticeable that the disease has long since drawn large circles when people become seriously ill or die. This is partly because the corona virus has a long … Read more