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Germany to accelerate vaccinations as Delta variant spreads

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 14:42:06 +0200

Despite the demand of vaccinations currently exceeding supply, Germany is expected to see a surplus of shots by the end of July, health minister Jens Spahn said on Saturday.

Pandemic in Europe won't be over until 70 percent are vaccinated, says WHO

Sat, 29 May 2021 14:50:51 +0200

The WHO's European director warned Friday that the Covid-19 pandemic won't end until at least 70 percent of people are vaccinated, and criticised Europe's vaccine rollout as "too slow".

Germany needs lower virus numbers for 'carefree summer': health minister

Sun, 23 May 2021 17:21:43 +0200

Germany needs to stay vigilant and further bring down the number of coronavirus infections if the country is to enjoy a "carefree summer" and large-scale reopenings, Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Sunday.

Germany to allow more freedom for Covid-vaccinated people from Sunday

Thu, 06 May 2021 18:08:41 +0200

Germany has passed new measures that will see people who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and those who've recovered from the virus, no longer have to abide by curfews, as well as quarantine and contact rules.

Germany to bring forward plan for nationwide freedoms for vaccinated people

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:13:55 +0200

The German government is proposing new freedoms for vaccinated people and those who've recovered from Covid-19 - and the regulation looks set to come into force earlier than originally planned.

IN NUMBERS: Is Germany ramping up the Covid-19 vaccine rollout?

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:29:57 +0200

Germany is holding a vaccine summit to discuss if people who are fully inoculated should get more freedoms. So how is the vaccination campaign going - and is it being ramped up enough?

Germany mulls easing virus curbs for vaccinated people

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:59:09 +0200

Germany plans to ease some of the current coronavirus restrictions for people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, according to a draft text drawn up by the government and seen by AFP at the weekend.

Four German states offer AstraZeneca vaccine to all adults

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:22:08 +0200

A handful of German states are lifting the strict priority list for receiving the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, meaning that every adult will be eligible on the condition they have a consultation with a doctor.

EXPLAINED: How do I prove that I belong to one of Germany's vaccine priority groups?

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:02:37 +0100

Germany’s vaccine programme divides people into priority groups. If you think you belong to a higher priority group, it's important to know what steps to take to secure a jab.

Poll: Majority of Germans doubt Germany will meet September vaccination target

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:38:49 +0200

Almost two-thirds of Germans don't believe that Germany will be able to keep its promise of offering a Covid-19 vaccine to everyone who wants one by September 21st.

Europe's slow vaccine rollout is 'prolonging the pandemic' as infections surge

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:58:27 +0200

The World Health Organization on Thursday slammed Europe's vaccine rollout as "unacceptably slow" and said it was prolonging the pandemic as the region sees a "worrying" surge in coronavirus infections.

Germany is 'in the most dangerous phase of the pandemic', says Merkel aide

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:10:11 +0200

Germany has to take control of the infection rate in the next few weeks or risk new vaccine-resistant mutations, said Angela Merkel's chief of staff on Sunday.

'Green pass': European Commission to propose EU-wide vaccine passports for summer

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:44:31 +0100

Europeans may be allowed to travel more freely this summer with a new digital vaccination passport in a plan set to be laid out by the European Commission.

'Children have a right to be immunized': German doctors demand vaccinations

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:33:56 +0100

Germany's paediatricians association Wednesday demanded mandatory childhood vaccinations against measles and a range of other diseases in a debate kicked off by the health minister.

Germany to require nursery schools to report anti-vaxxer parents

Fri, 26 May 2017 14:22:54 +0200

A proposed law would obligate nursery schools to report parents who refuse to seek medical vaccination advice for their children, with such parents facing fines of up to €2,500.

Most Germans want mandatory measles jabs

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:34:00 +0200

Most Germans favour the introduction of mandatory vaccinations, after a measles outbreak in several parts of the country earlier this year.

Teen dies from measles he picked up as baby

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:52:00 +0200

A 14-year-old German boy has died due to complications from a measles infection he picked up as baby from an unvaccinated child. Failure to immunize against the disease has led to several fatalities in the country.

Germany faces spotty measles coverage

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:42:00 +0200

Health officials are warning that Germany’s failure to have blanket vaccinations for measles is putting people unnecessarily at risk of catching the potentially dangerous disease.

Health authorities warn of severe flu season

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 14:23:00 +0200

Health authorities expect a severe flu season to hit the country this winter, after the numbers in Australia show twice as many cases this year than there were in 2011.

Man suffers life-threatening reaction to swine flu vaccine

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:28:00 +0100

A 30-year-old in Düsseldorf has been the first German patient to suffer life-threatening health complications from a swine flu vaccination, daily Rheinische Post reported on Wednesday.