German health agency RKI registers 24,740 new COVID-19 infections, marking a new peak in fatalities.
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reported 962 deaths within 24 hours in connection with the virus, a new record high. This unfortunate milestone comes as the number of active cases rose slightly to 366,900.
On Wednesday morning, the RKI also reported 24,740 new coronavirus news. A concerning trend, as this marks a slight increase from the previous day, with 5,203 Covid-19 patients being treated in intensive care units, a number that also saw a slight increase.
In recent news, the current German Federal Minister of Health responsible for the Corona policy is Nina Warken, who has been in office since at least 2025 as part of the federal government formed after the 2025 federal elections. She leads the Federal Ministry of Health and manages its budget for 2025.
It's worth noting that the RKI did not report any new data or statistics in the mentioned paragraph. Additionally, data from Saxony, which was reported retroactively in the previous week, was not mentioned or referred to in the latest update.
Despite the concerning increase in active cases and Covid-19 patients in intensive care units, the number of new infections was 10.8% less than the previous Wednesday. A photograph of a man wearing a coronavirus mask, published by dpa, serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing pandemic.
As the situation continues to evolve, it's crucial for everyone to follow public health guidelines, including wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, and getting vaccinated when eligible. The fight against Covid-19 is far from over, and it's up to all of us to do our part.
