https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed With Covid cases rising, many people in Germany are wondering if they should get a fourth Covid jab - or second booster. Here's what you should keep in mind. https://www.thelocal.de/20221006/what-to-know-about-getting-a-fourth-covid-vaccination-in-germany Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:48:30 +0200 what-to-know-about-getting-a-fourth-covid-vaccination-in-germany Three German states have started rolling out new Covid vaccines that are specially adapted to the Omicron variant. Here's who's eligible to get a jab and how to go about it. https://www.thelocal.de/20220927/where-and-how-people-can-get-the-new-omicron-vaccine-in-germany Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:14:58 +0200 where-and-how-people-can-get-the-new-omicron-vaccine-in-germany The European Medicines Agency has approved two new Covid vaccines that are designed to protect against both the original strain of the virus and the new Omicron variants. https://www.thelocal.de/20220901/eu-approves-new-dual-strain-covid-vaccines-in-time-for-autumn-booster-campaign Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:33:55 +0200 eu-approves-new-dual-strain-covid-vaccines-in-time-for-autumn-booster-campaign With Covid infections likely to rise again in autumn, many are wondering whether it makes sense to secure a fourth jab ahead of time. Here's a look at the official recommendations for a second booster and who is eligible to get one. https://www.thelocal.de/20220822/can-anyone-in-germany-get-a-second-covid-booster-jab Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:29:58 +0200 can-anyone-in-germany-get-a-second-covid-booster-jab Germany's Standing Vaccines Commission (STIKO) has issued a recommendation for all over-60s in Germany to get a fourth Covid vaccination. https://www.thelocal.de/20220818/german-vaccines-commission-recommends-fourth-covid-jab-for-over-60s Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:06:02 +0200 german-vaccines-commission-recommends-fourth-covid-jab-for-over-60s Germany's Permanent Vaccination Commission (Stiko) is set to recommend that all people over 60 get a booster jab against the coronavirus, according to a report in Bild newspaper. https://www.thelocal.de/20220815/german-vaccine-commission-to-recommend-fourth-covid-jab-for-over-60s Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:23:00 +0200 german-vaccine-commission-to-recommend-fourth-covid-jab-for-over-60s German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach says vaccines adapted to target the Covid variant Omicron could arrive in Germany in September. https://www.thelocal.de/20220812/omicron-vaccines-to-arrive-in-germany-in-september-says-health-minister Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:09:40 +0200 omicron-vaccines-to-arrive-in-germany-in-september-says-health-minister With Germany in the midst of another wave of Covid cases, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has said that Germans under the age of 60 should get a fourth vaccination against the virus. https://www.thelocal.de/20220715/german-health-minister-calls-on-under-60s-to-get-next-covid-jab Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:26:29 +0200 german-health-minister-calls-on-under-60s-to-get-next-covid-jab The number of Covid infections in Germany is rising. Some people are wondering if they can - or should - get a second booster jab if their previous vaccination was several months ago. https://www.thelocal.de/20220706/reader-question-can-i-get-a-second-booster-jab-in-germany Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:52:30 +0200 reader-question-can-i-get-a-second-booster-jab-in-germany Vaccines for children aged six months to five-years-old are currently being rolled out in the United States. But can very young children also get a Covid jab in Germany? https://www.thelocal.de/20220624/reader-question-can-under-5s-get-vaccinated-against-covid-in-germany Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:22:22 +0200 reader-question-can-under-5s-get-vaccinated-against-covid-in-germany The German Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) has recommend that all children aged 5-11 receive a Covid-19 vaccination. https://www.thelocal.de/20220524/germanys-vaccine-panel-recommends-covid-jabs-for-all-children-over-five Tue, 24 May 2022 14:48:53 +0200 germanys-vaccine-panel-recommends-covid-jabs-for-all-children-over-five Germany's highest court ruled on Thursday that the mandatory Covid-19 vaccination rule for employees in health and care sectors is constitutional. https://www.thelocal.de/20220519/germanys-top-court-approves-covid-vaccine-mandate-for-health-workers Thu, 19 May 2022 17:42:09 +0200 germanys-top-court-approves-covid-vaccine-mandate-for-health-workers After an attempt to introduce an over-60s vaccine mandate was rejected in parliament, German chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has said his government will not bring the issue to a vote again. https://www.thelocal.de/20220408/germanys-scholz-rules-out-second-attempt-at-vaccine-mandate Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:41:23 +0200 germanys-scholz-rules-out-second-attempt-at-vaccine-mandate Following the failure of the vaccine mandate, medical experts in Germany fear an escalation of the pandemic in the autumn. https://www.thelocal.de/20220408/german-health-minister-to-target-the-undecided-in-new-covid-jab-campaign Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:54:30 +0200 german-health-minister-to-target-the-undecided-in-new-covid-jab-campaign In a tough week for the government, Germany's Olaf Scholz has suffered a stinging defeat in parliament and renewed criticism over his handling of the Ukraine war. https://www.thelocal.de/20220407/scholz-gets-stinging-defeat-in-parliament-with-covid-jab-vote Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:36:17 +0200 scholz-gets-stinging-defeat-in-parliament-with-covid-jab-vote The German Bundestag has rejected a bill from the SPD, Greens and FDP for a general Covid vaccine mandate for over-60s. https://www.thelocal.de/20220407/germany-parliament-rejects-over-60s-general-vaccine-mandate Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:54:27 +0200 germany-parliament-rejects-over-60s-general-vaccine-mandate After months of wrangling, German MPs are set to vote on whether to introduce a general Covid vaccine mandate on Thursday morning. https://www.thelocal.de/20220407/german-parliament-to-vote-on-general-vaccine-mandate Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:50:06 +0200 german-parliament-to-vote-on-general-vaccine-mandate Two groups of pro-vaccine MPs have united around a joint bill that would require all German residents over the age of 60 to be triple-vaccinated by October. https://www.thelocal.de/20220406/german-mps-join-forces-on-new-bill-for-over-60s-vaccine-mandate Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:51:17 +0200 german-mps-join-forces-on-new-bill-for-over-60s-vaccine-mandate A plan to bring in compulsory vaccination for all adults in Germany has been shelved due to a lack of support. https://www.thelocal.de/20220404/german-mps-scrap-plan-for-over-18s-covid-vaccine-mandate Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:52:57 +0200 german-mps-scrap-plan-for-over-18s-covid-vaccine-mandate Germany's Health Minister Karl Lauterbach wants the European Commission to issue an EU-wide recommendation on extra Covid jabs for the over-60s. https://www.thelocal.de/20220329/german-health-minister-calls-for-fourth-covid-jab-for-over-60s Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:59:03 +0200 german-health-minister-calls-for-fourth-covid-jab-for-over-60s