Almost 25,000 new corona infections in Germany

As the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced on Thursday morning, citing information from the health authorities, 264 further deaths were reported in connection with the corona virus. The nationwide seven-day incidence fell to 154.9. On Wednesday it was given as 160.6.

The seven-day incidence is a key benchmark for tightening or relaxing corona requirements. It indicates the number of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants within a week. According to the nationwide Corona emergency brake, which has been in force since Saturday, cities and districts in which the incidence value is 165 or higher on three consecutive days must close their schools.