Covid, Italy over 10 thousand infections. In Germany “dramatic situation”

Over 10 thousand covid infections in Italy, while the fourth wave of the virus is spreading in Europe. “In Germany the situation is dramatic,” Chancellor Angela Merkel said. Several countries of the Old Continent that between restrictions, new lockdowns and measures for the unvaccinated are trying to contain infections. Read also The increase in cases is general, highlights the WHO, but Europe has been ‘observed special’ for days now, as it has led the rise in registered infections and continues to show rising numbers with the highest weekly incidence of cases per 100 thousand inhabitants (230), followed by the Region of the Americas (74.2 new cases per 100 thousand inhabitants). Covid Italy, November 17 bulletin There are 10,172 new Coronavirus infections registered in Italy on Wednesday 17 November 2021, according to Covid data and numbers – region by region – of the Civil Protection and Ministry of Health bulletin. There are also another 72 deaths. In the last 24 hours, 537,765 swabs were processed with a positivity rate of 1.89%. There are 4,060 hospitalized with symptoms, 90 more since yesterday. 486 intensive care units are employed, 5 more since yesterday. 6,406 people recovered, 4,623,192 since the beginning of the pandemic.

Germany The situation relating to covid in Germany is “dramatic”, said Merkel, reiterating her call to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. In the country, hit by the fourth wave, there was a new peak of cases: according to data from the Robert Koch Institut, in the last 24 hours there were 52,826 new infections and 294 deaths, while the weekly incidence per 100 thousand inhabitants was it rose to 319.5 cases compared to 312.4 yesterday. “It is not too late to opt for a first dose of the vaccine – Merkel said at a congress of German mayors – Anyone who gets vaccinated protects himself and others. And if enough people get vaccinated, the pandemic can be overcome “. The Chancellor added that a “national effort” is needed as regards the third dose. Faced with the growth of infections, the German regions tighten the restrictions without waiting for the central government in Berlin. The choice is that of the 2G green pass – vaccinated (geimpft) or cured (genesen) – excluding the possibility of obtaining the certificate with a negative swab.After Bavaria, which imposed 2G for hotels and restaurants and canceled the Christmas market in Munich, it was the turn of North Rhine Westphalia. Even in this Land, the most populous in Germany, Prime Minister Hendrik Wuest has imposed 2G. For particular events, such as those linked to the tradition of the inauguration of the carnival, a “2G plus” will be needed, ie vaccinated or cured will also have to exhibit a negative swab. Further south, Baden-Wuerttemberg has also chosen 2G, now necessary to access to restaurants, museums, gyms, swimming pools and music schools. The obligation to wear a mask is also back in schools. In the east, in Thuringia, 2G is imposed for entering restaurants, bars, hotels, hostels and attending large events. The green pass will also be used for the employees of these structures, but in the 3G version, even with the ‘getestet’, that is, those who have a negative test. Holland Holland has touched 21 thousand daily infections from Covid. In fact, 20,829 new cases were recorded in 24 hours, the highest number ever reached since the beginning of the pandemic, on the seventh consecutive day of record data. The dead are 44, the highest number since May. The people hospitalized are 2077, of which 402 in intensive care. Over the past seven days, the Dutch Public Health Institute Rivm has detected a 48% growth in infections compared to the previous week. Rotterdam and Amsterdam are the most affected cities. Last weekend the government imposed a partial lockdown to counter the new wave of infections in this country of 17.4 million inhabitants. There are contact restrictions and reduced hours for restaurants and shops. The obligation to wear a mask and respect social distances has been reintroduced. Great Britain The latest Covid-19 bulletin recorded 38,263 new cases of Covid-19 and 201 deaths in the UK pandemic toll in the last 24 hours. An increase compared to the 37,243 new infections of the previous day.

Belgium “We had all hoped for a coronavirus-free winter, but Belgium is not an island. The warning signs are all red.” So at a press conference the Belgian Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, announcing the tightening of restrictions to stem the surge in Covid cases. In addition to an increase in smart working, with the obligation to work at home four days a week, the Belgian authorities have established that, from Saturday, all people who are in indoor places such as cafes and restaurants will have to wear a mask. unless they are seated at the table.The rule will apply to those who are at least 10 years old. On the other hand, clubs may have to test their customers to allow them to dance without a mask. In Belgium, one of the European countries most affected by the fourth wave, people who want to eat in a restaurant or go to the theater must already present the Green pass.

Sweden Sweden wants to impose a Green pass requirement from December 1st to access indoor events with more than 100 people, a measure recommended by the local government health authorities to avoid a surge in infections in the coming weeks. Unlike many European countries, Sweden does not have to cope with an emergency at this stage, but mathematical models suggest a peak of cases in mid-December, hence the government’s proposal, announced at a press conference by the Minister of Health, Lena Hallengren. “The spread (of Covid, ed.) In Europe is increasing. We have not yet seen it in Sweden, but we are not isolated – he said -. We must be able to use vaccination certificates”. Around 85% of Swedes over the age of 16 received one dose of the vaccine and 82% received two or more doses. The Scandinavian country currently has the lowest number of positive patients admitted to hospital and intensive care in the European Union in relation to the population. Austria The lockdown for non-vaccinated against Covid began on 15 November in Austria. It will last at least 10 days. As decided in a meeting between Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg and the governors of the regions, unvaccinated people will only be allowed to leave their homes to go to work, for essential services or for medical emergencies. In the past 24 hours, 11,552 cases have been recorded in Austria and the weekly incidence rate has risen to almost 850 per 100,000 people.The goal of the lockdown is to encourage vaccinations and reduce social contacts by about 30%. Currently around 65% of the population is vaccinated. In recent days, the government had made it known that the lockdown would eventually be triggered when the threshold of 600 intensive care beds occupied was reached, but the trend is increasing and the authorities have decided to anticipate the measure.