Köpping: African swine fever pushed back
African swine fever is on the retreat. According to the Saxon Minister of Health, a "first milestone in the fight against the animal disease" has been reached.
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Authority: Flu season in Saxony comes to an end
The 2023/2024 flu season in Saxony is over, according to the State Investigation Institute (LUA). Influenza viruses are still circulating, but other viruses such as rhinoviruses and seasonal coronaviruses are currently dominating the incidence of colds, the authority announced on Friday. According t ..
Plague of mosquitoes in Saxony: experts warn of increased incidence of mosquitoes
People in Saxony must be prepared for significantly more mosquitoes this year. Experts warn of a potential increase in the mosquito population and disease transmission.
Sahra Wagenknecht alliance calls for committee of inquiry to investigate coronavirus policy
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants to make the investigation into the coronavirus pandemic an issue in the Saxon state election campaign and is calling for a robust committee of inquiry. The AfD and the FDP are also calling for a thorough investigation.
Seasonal flu epidemic over in Saxony
The seasonal flu epidemic in Saxony is over, according to the State Research Institute, with a decline in reported respiratory illnesses.
More livestock farms: Plus for bee colonies and poultry
Bee colonies in the garden, breakfast eggs fresh from your own flock of chickens. In Saxony, keeping farm animals is a trend. However, this does not apply equally to all animal species.
Barmer: Employees in Saxony with a good 23 days of absence in 2023
Employees insured with Barmer in Saxony were absent from work for a total of almost two weeks last year. On average, 64 out of 1,000 employees between the ages of 15 and 64 were on sick leave, two fewer nationwide, as the health insurance company with 311,000 policyholders announced in Dresden on Tu ..
Decrease in respiratory infections in Saxony
The State Research Institute reports the end of the flu epidemic in Saxony with falling numbers of influenza, coronavirus and RSV infections.
Free Voters and AfD call for a review of political decisions during the coronavirus pandemic
Late effects of the coronavirus pandemic are still being felt. The Free Voters and AfD are calling for a review of the political decisions made during this period.
Only a few outbreaks of bird flu so far
There were only a few outbreaks of avian influenza in Saxony last winter, but the Ministry of Health does not want to give the all-clear. Nationwide, 111 cases of avian influenza have been reported so far this year. They are concentrated on the North and Baltic Sea coasts, the ministry said on Sunda ..
Tuberculosis cases remain constant in Saxony
The doctor Robert Koch discovered the tuberculosis pathogen and was later awarded the Nobel Prize for his discovery. In 2022, 10.6 million people worldwide contracted the disease and 1.3 million died. And in Saxony?
Flu epidemic in Saxony nearing its end - LUA reports decline in the number of respiratory infections reported
The State Investigation Institute (LUA) sees the end of the flu epidemic in Saxony due to falling numbers of reports of respiratory infections. Current report from the Ministry of Social Affairs shows a decline in influenza, coronavirus and RSV.
Avian influenza also detected at Lake Cospuden near Leipzig
Only a few days ago, avian influenza was detected at Lake Markkleeberg near Leipzig. Now there has been another discovery - very close by.
Alcohol remains the most pressing problem in addiction counseling centers
Alcohol is the number one addiction problem in Saxony. However, addiction experts also expect the partial release of cannabis to have an impact.
Avian influenza detected in greylag goose on Lake Markkleeberg
Avian influenza H5N1 was found in a dead greylag goose on Lake Markkleeberg, danger for poultry farmers in the district of Leipzig
Flu epidemic in Saxony: peak exceeded
The number of flu cases in Saxony has fallen significantly, as have RSV and coronavirus infections. Age groups are affected differently.
Decline in African swine fever in Saxony
The number of cases of African swine fever in Saxony continues to fall. Only one new case was detected in the district of Görlitz last month.
More children in Vogtland fall ill with measles
The measles outbreak among children in Vogtland has spread. Two more children have fallen ill this week, the district office announced on Friday in response to an inquiry. We are talking about mild cases of the disease. It is highly likely that they were in contact with the two previously affected f ..
Schoolchildren without measles vaccination: fines for parents
Since 2020, children who go to kindergarten or school must be immune to measles. However, not all parents vaccinate their children, as a recent outbreak has shown. They face fines.
Increase in applications for medical study places via Saxony's rural doctor quota
Increase in applications for medical study places above the Saxon rural doctor quota. 130 applications received for 40 study places.
Measles outbreak in Vogtland: children not sufficiently vaccinated affected
Children in Vogtland fall ill with measles due to lack of vaccination. Health department takes measures.
Measles outbreak: children were not sufficiently vaccinated
For some years now, children attending kindergarten or school have been required to show proof of vaccination against measles. However, this is not always the case.
Major measles outbreak in the Vogtland district
The Robert Koch Institute counted no measles cases in Saxony in the whole of 2023. However, there has now been a major outbreak of the infectious disease in the state.
More Brandenburgers with flu and RSV than in the previous year
More people have been infected with influenza and RS viruses in Brandenburg this year than in the same period last year. This is shown in the state's infection report.
Corona fines rarely paid back so far
After curfews, compulsory masks and quarantine requirements, Bavaria's coronavirus protection rules came to an end a good year ago. Some were later declared invalid. However, those affected have had little to gain from this so far.
Flu epidemic in Saxony: outbreaks in schools and daycare centers
Fever, aching limbs, runny nose - it's not just school classes, children's facilities, offices and authorities that are emptying. The flu is still on the rise.
Number of respiratory infections in Saxony at a high level
The number of respiratory infections in Saxony remains at a high level. In the third calendar week of 2024, cases of influenza in particular were registered, and their number was significantly higher than the number of coronavirus and RSV cases.
Sickness rate in Saxony above national average in 2023
According to a health insurance survey, the sickness rate in Saxony in 2023 was above the national average at 5.8 percent.
Barmer: Around 87,000 alcohol addicts treated in Saxony
In Saxony, 87,053 men and women were treated for alcohol addiction in 2022, according to an analysis by health insurer Barmer. At 2.13 percent, the proportion of alcohol addicts in the population was above the national average of 1.71 percent, as Barmer announced on Monday. According to the survey, ..
Flu epidemic continues in Saxony: More than 200 corona deaths
The number of respiratory infections continues to rise in Saxony. After the turn of the year, significantly more cases of influenza and RSV infections were registered again, according to the first report of the State Investigation Institute (LUA) 2024 published on Friday. According to the report, 22 ..
32-kilogram tumor removed from woman
A young woman has successfully had a 32-kilogram tumor removed at the University Hospital in Magdeburg. The benign tumor, a so-called cystadenoma, had developed unnoticed over a long period of time, the clinic announced on Wednesday. The woman had also been afraid of an operation on the ovarian tumo ..
Number of respiratory infections continues to rise in Saxony
Since the beginning of October, 141 deaths have been reported in connection with a Sars-CoV-2 infection. The upward trend in reported coronavirus infections continues, while the number of influenza cases has risen by 142 percent.
Saxony with second-highest coronavirus incidence in Germany
The number of new coronavirus infections in Saxony is at a high level. On Friday, the incidence, i.e. the number of new infections reported per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days, was 53, according to the Federal Ministry of Health's pandemic radar. This is the second-highest figure in Germany be ..
Protective fences to ward off African swine fever (ASF) are erected in the district of North Saxony
In the district of North Saxony, protective fences will be erected from the end of next week to ward off African swine fever (ASF). They are intended to prevent the further spread of the animal disease.