Germany records 527 crowding deaths in one day, highest since February
Germany recorded its highest COVID-19 death toll since February on Wednesday as it battles to contain a fourth wave of the pandemic.
A total of 69,601 new infections were reported, 2,415 more than at the same time a week ago, and another 527 died – the highest number since February 12 – bringing the total to 104,047, the Procuratorate said. disease control Robert Koch of Germany said.
However, the country’s seven-day infection rate per 100,000 population continued to decline, falling to 427 from 432 on Tuesday.
Experts have questioned whether the figures mean Germany has passed the peak of this pandemic wave or whether the figures are unreliable because some health authorities are overwhelmed, especially are in the worst-affected areas.
Last week, the country agreed to ban the unvaccinated from all but the most essential businesses like grocery stores, pharmacies and bakeries, and ramp up its vaccination campaign.
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