Germany is highly alert to the risk of a rebound from the new crown epidemic

  Science and Technology Daily, Berlin, August 13 (Reporter Li Shan) On August 13, the number of new confirmed cases of new crown in Germany reached 1,445 on that day, a record high since May. The German government emphasizes that existing medical resources are sufficient to cope with the current situation. Experts worry that the second wave of epidemics in Germany will cause public life to be restricted again.

  From May to July before this, the epidemic situation in Germany remained basically stable, once it dropped to only about 300 new cases per day. However, since mid-July, the number of new cases has been on the rise. In the past 7 days, Germany has over 1,000 new cases in 5 days. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) emphasized that the development trend of the epidemic is worrying. Not only has the cumulative infection rate of new coronary pneumonia in several federal states increased in 7 days, but the area covered by new cases is also expanding. At present, the number of districts and counties in Germany that have not reported cases of new coronary pneumonia infection has dropped from 158 in mid-June to 39.

  RKI analysis believes that one of the reasons for the increase in the number of infections is that tourists have gathered together before the epidemic is over. More and more cases have been detected among travelers returning from vacation. Secondly, cluster outbreaks have not been eliminated, such as in nursing homes and nursing homes, hospitals, refugee camps, farms, meat processing plants and other places, in family celebrations and religious activities.

  Experts worry that the number of cases may increase sharply, which will push the health authorities to the limit when tracking the chain of infection. "At present, we are still at a scale that the medical and health system and public health departments can cope with. If we can stabilize at a certain level now, then we have the ability to cope." Federal Minister of Health Spann said, keeping our distance, observing health rules, and wearing masks daily It is for everyone. Only by "reason, endurance and team spirit" can the epidemic be controlled.

  At the same time, Germany has strengthened testing on the one hand, while continuing to restrict large-scale activities on the other. For example, from August 8th, Germany will require all people entering Germany from high-risk areas to undergo virus testing; regulations that fans are not allowed to watch matches on-site before the end of October.

  Concerns about the second wave of the epidemic are not limited to Germany. Recently, many European countries, such as Spain, Romania, and France, have more than 1,000 new cases in a single day. The European Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report pointed out that although many European countries began to detect mild and asymptomatic patients, the number of confirmed cases has also increased, but some countries have relaxed interpersonal distance and other epidemic prevention measures, which did cause the epidemic to rebound. The World Health Organization has warned that if people take it lightly and return to normal, they may face serious consequences.