News in video: Corona app starts in Germany

The official Corona app is now available for download in Germany. According to the federal government, their use is voluntary and should contribute to the fight against Covid-19. Meanwhile, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide has risen to over eight million.

The situation remains serious – worldwide

Focal points are in particular Latin America and the USA, and China is also struggling with a new outbreak of the virus, apparently in connection with a wholesale food market in Beijing. The United States reports the highest number of infections worldwide with approximately 2 million or 25 percent of all confirmed cases. Contagion is currently the fastest growing in Latin America. Brazil became a hotspot to the United States with almost 44,000 official deaths. The first coronavirus case was reported in China in early January, according to official sources.