China News Service, Berlin, March 13 (Reporter Ma Xiuxiu) The epidemic data released by the German CDC on the 13th showed that the cumulative number of confirmed cases of new crown virus infection in the country as of that day has exceeded 17 million, which is used to monitor the severity of the epidemic. The rate index (an average of seven-day cumulative new diagnoses per 100,000 people) exceeded 1,500 for the first time.
The German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB) warned against neglecting epidemic prevention measures at work.
The German disease control agency Robert Koch Institute announced on the 13th that the number of new diagnoses and the number of new deaths were 146,607 and 50, respectively.
As of that day, Germany had a total of 17,141,351 confirmed cases and 125,571 deaths.
The total number of patients requiring intensive care in the ICU decreased by 5 to 2,113 that day; at least 63 million people in the country have been fully vaccinated, accounting for about 75.7% of the country's total population, and at least 48.1 million people have been boosted Needle, accounting for 57.8% of the total population.
Germany's new crown incidence index (an average of seven-day cumulative new diagnoses per 100,000 people) used to monitor the severity of the epidemic has continued to rise to 1,526.8 since it hit a new high of 1,496 yesterday.
The number has continued to rise for more than a week.
Although the number of infections is rising, German companies will apply more relaxed rules for epidemic prevention for a week from spring.
The Federal Labor Department's draft regulations stipulate that employers should self-assess virus risks and determine corresponding epidemic prevention measures.
The ordinance is expected to be passed by the federal cabinet next Wednesday (16th).
The Confederation of German Trade Unions warned against neglecting protective measures at work.
"From the end of March, occupational safety cannot be a private matter for employees in any way." Anja Piel, a member of the board of directors of the federation, said that the new crown pandemic has not ended, so it is necessary to work from home as much as possible, and continue to use effective means to Reduce exposure and risk of infection.
At the same time, employees must be protected while working in the company: masks are worn in indoor spaces, and infections are closely monitored through regular testing.
The associated costs must be borne by the employer.
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