The Local Germany 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 'The situation is worrying': Germany sees rise in coronavirus infections Germany has seen a spike in coronavirus infections recently, prompting worries over a second wave. https://www.thelocal.de/20200727/the-second-wave-is-already-here-germany-sees-rise-in-coronavirus-infections Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:15:10 +0200 the-second-wave-is-already-here-germany-sees-rise-in-coronavirus-infections EXPLAINED: What you need to know about Germany’s new coronavirus ‘pandemic law’ More support, extra testing and bonuses for some care workers – but 'immunity passports' off the table: the Bundestag has passed a second package of measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Here's an overview. https://www.thelocal.de/20200514/explained-what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-new-coronavirus-pandemic-law Thu, 14 May 2020 13:04:49 +0200 explained-what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-new-coronavirus-pandemic-law How worried should we be when Germany reports a higher coronavirus infection rate? In the last week Germany’s coronavirus reproduction rate has been fluctuating. Why and what does it all mean? https://www.thelocal.de/20200514/how-worried-should-we-be-when-germany-reports-a-higher-coronavirus-infection-rate Thu, 14 May 2020 11:36:48 +0200 how-worried-should-we-be-when-germany-reports-a-higher-coronavirus-infection-rate Germany's coronavirus infection rate drops below critical value of 1 Germany's coronavirus reproduction rate has dipped below the critical threshold of 1 after three days above this number. https://www.thelocal.de/20200513/latest-germanys-coronavirus-infection-rate-drops-below-critical-value Wed, 13 May 2020 11:51:41 +0200 latest-germanys-coronavirus-infection-rate-drops-below-critical-value Number of new HIV infections declines in Germany, but many still unknowingly positive Before World AIDS day on December 1st, statistics about new cases of infection in Germany have been published. After years in which figures remained stable, positive and negative trends have been noted. https://www.thelocal.de/20181126/hiv-number-of-new-infections-declines-slightly-as-many-are-still-unknowingly-positive Mon, 26 Nov 2018 10:38:44 +0100 hiv-number-of-new-infections-declines-slightly-as-many-are-still-unknowingly-positive 12 Zika virus cases registered in Germany in a month In the month since authorities introduced a compulsory registration for people infected with the Zika virus 12 cases have been recorded, local media report. https://www.thelocal.de/20160601/12-zika-virus-cases-registered-in-germany-in-a-month Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:36:41 +0200 12-zika-virus-cases-registered-in-germany-in-a-month Dating apps 'to blame for rise in sexual diseases' The German government is concerned that dating apps are leading to a sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including a doubling in the number of syphilis infections, Bild reports. https://www.thelocal.de/20160421/dating-apps-are-leading-to-rise-in-sexual-diseases-govt Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:14:26 +0200 dating-apps-are-leading-to-rise-in-sexual-diseases-govt Infant death sparks measles jab debate Scientists and politicians are debating whether to introduce compulsory vaccinations following the recent measles outbreak in Berlin, which has lead to the death of an infant and the closure of a school. https://www.thelocal.de/20150224/infant-death-sparks-measles-vaccination-debate Tue, 24 Feb 2015 13:34:59 +0100 infant-death-sparks-measles-vaccination-debate