Number of corona deaths in Saxony on the rise - virus is the determining factor
The incidence of respiratory infections in Saxony remains at a high level. Corona viruses continue to dominate the situation - but influenza is also on the rise.
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The incidence of respiratory infections in Saxony remains at a high level. Corona viruses continue to dominate the situation - but influenza is also on the rise.
Scarlet fever diagnoses increased significantly in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia last year. Doctors believe this is due to catch-up effects following the coronavirus pandemic.
Colds, coughs, fever, aching limbs - respiratory infections continue to increase in Saxony. Corona viruses are still dominating the situation. However, the number of infections has recently decreased.
Blood donations have been declining since mid-October. The supply is still secure, but if fewer people come to donate on just a few days, the depots could quickly be used up.
For many young people, alcohol is part and parcel of parties, discos and leisure activities. Health experts are countering this with prevention campaigns. Does that help?
The blood bank at Leipzig University Hospital is running short of blood due to the wave of colds. The clinic is therefore asking for donations.
West Nile virus infections often go unnoticed because infected people rarely develop symptoms. Tests on blood donors reveal some of the cases.
Tick activity decreases with the cold season. Nevertheless, caution is still advised. The number of TBE cases so far this year is significantly higher than in 2023.
Saxony has been struggling with African swine fever since 2020. Veterinarians from central Germany have now trained for an emergency during an exercise: the virus spreading to domestic pigs.
Following an outbreak of avian influenza, colloquially known as bird flu, parts of the Vogtland region were required to keep poultry indoors. Now ducks, geese and chickens are allowed outside again.
On Friday, the state parliament will vote on the establishment of committees of inquiry into coronavirus policy. However, the CDU and SPD want to take a different approach.
Saxons are notoriously vaccine-hungry. This is also evident when it comes to coronavirus. The immunization rate is unchanged - but a few more people have boosters.
The spread of bird flu has been prevented for the time being in Markranstädt near Leipzig. The risk of infection is still classified as high.
Colds, coughs, fever and aching limbs: it's flu season in Saxony. The number of respiratory infections is rising - but influenza viruses continue to play only a minor role.
The cold season marks the start of the flu season. Weeks earlier, the authorities had already registered an increase in respiratory infections - especially beyond influenza.
The coronavirus pandemic is still causing a stir today. In Saxony, people are arguing about the right way to deal with it. The AfD and BSW believe the task lies with a committee of inquiry.
Representatives of all parties in the Saxon state parliament have spoken out in favor of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. However, the appropriate means of doing so is controversial.
Avian influenza, colloquially known as bird flu, can cause major problems for livestock farmers. This is because it is highly contagious for domestic poultry. There is now an outbreak in Saxony.
After a first case of bluetongue disease at the beginning of September, there are further outbreaks in the district of Central Saxony. A total of 14 cases of the animal disease have been registered.
African swine fever has been further contained in Saxony. However, the all-clear is not yet in sight.
No fewer than 14 children fell ill with measles in the Vogtland region at the beginning of the year. Since then, there has only been one more case. Nevertheless, the number of cases is far higher than in 2023.
The risk of West Nile virus infection increases in summer. A disease is also dangerous for horses.
Bluetongue disease has been detected in a dead sheep in Saxony. There has been an increase in cases of serotype 3 in Germany since the beginning of July.
Donating and receiving blood is based on solidarity. A generational change is now imminent - baby boomers are increasingly turning from donors into recipients. Now the next generation is in demand.
Bluetongue has been spreading among cattle and sheep in Germany since the beginning of July. There is now a case in the district of Leipzig.
So far, there has been no known case of the current bluetongue disease in cattle or sheep. However, the Vogtland district has now reported a suspected case.
If you want to refresh yourself on a summer's day, you will have to do without the cool water in the Pirk reservoir. The health authority warns of blue-green algae.
Bluetongue has not yet been detected in cattle and sheep in Saxony. However, following an outbreak in Saxony-Anhalt, the state is taking precautionary measures.
Whooping cough has been rampant in Saxony for months. It mainly affects children, teenagers and young adults.
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