Coronavirus Discussion

[Astreya]

@Lagie

How many people are vaccinated ion your place by now? Do you finally get sufficient amounts of the vaccine?

 

In Germany we have the vaccine available, but sadly people don't realise how lucky they are and don't take up the offer in sufficient numbers. Currently the country wide vaccination rate is 66.7% who got at least one jab and 62.4% who are fully vaccinated.

If you look at this chart you can see the vaccination speed (the green line shows the average) went continuously down:

Spoiler

Source: https://www.n-tv.de/infografik/Coronavirus-aktuelle-Zahlen-Daten-zur-Epidemie-in-Deutschland-Europa-und-der-Welt-article21604983.html

 

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As of today, Wednesday, September 15, 08:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 415 (+16) active cases, while 11 477 (+13)  people are considered to have recovered. 377 (+-0) persons sadly died. 925 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 269 (+29) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 109.8 (-4.7)  / Incidence for NRW: 94.6 (-4.8).

 

Currently 33 (+3) persons are treated in hospital, with 7 (+1) of them in intensive care, 2 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 140 652 (1st jab, 66.7%) and 125 392  (2nd jab, 59.4%) vaccinations so far.

[Source: Stadt Oberhausen]

[Lagie]

3 hours ago, Astreya said:

@Lagie

How many people are vaccinated ion your place by now? Do you finally get sufficient amounts of the vaccine?

Barely 13%. And yes, we do finally have enough doses but we also have a lot of Covidiots who refuse to get vaccinated. And with an election on Thursday, cases are bound to spike again in two weeks.

 

75 new cases Saturay, 60 of those on my island (positivity rate 24.6%) for a new total of 19,516 cases. Nine additional deaths take that total to 463.

186 people (down 7) in hospital, 24 (up 2) of those in the ICU.

 

86 new cases Sunday, 70 of those on my island (positivity rate 70.5%) for a new total of 19,602 cases. No additional deaths.

187 people (up 1) in hospital, 23 (up 1) of those in the ICU.

 

89 new cases Monday, 78 of those on my island (positivity rate 20.3%) for a new total of 19,691 cases. Four additional deaths take that total to 467.

182 people (down 5) in hospital, 21 (down 1) of those in the ICU.

 

We also had another medical doctor die. That makes at least four so far. People keep suggesting additional hospital space but who would you get to staff it? The hospitals are already stressed and short-staffed.

[Astreya]

@Lagie

13% vaccinated is a real shame if you have sufficient vaccine available! I find the 62% we have in Germany at the moment already really embarrassing.  IMO there is no reason whatsoever to be more afraid of the vaccine than of the virus!

[Lagie]

2 hours ago, Astreya said:

@Lagie

13% vaccinated is a real shame if you have sufficient vaccine available! I find the 62% we have in Germany at the moment already really embarrassing.  IMO there is no reason whatsoever to be more afraid of the vaccine than of the virus!

Exactly. And when you consider it prevents you from dying... *rolls eyes at the Covidiots*

 

105 new cases Tuesday, 96 of those on my island (positivity rate 15.6%) for a new total of 19,796 cases. Two additional deaths take that total to 469. 

169 people (down 13) in hospital, 22 (up 1) of those in the ICU

[Astreya]

@Lagie

At least in your place the positivity rate goes down a bit compared to the numbers you posted several weeks ago. This should mean that there are a bit fewer infected people running around. Here the positive quote is continuously on the rise again:

Spoiler

Source: https://www.n-tv.de/infografik/Coronavirus-aktuelle-Zahlen-Daten-zur-Epidemie-in-Deutschland-Europa-und-der-Welt-article21604983.html

Last week it was 8.66% here!

 

And right now I really wonder about the mental capacity of our politicians. At the moment, kids under 12 years of age can't be vaccinated (the studies for the safety of the vaccine for younger kids are still running), and the 7-day incidence per 100 000 persons for kids 0-14 (142.9) is double that of the whole population average (77.9):

Spoiler

Source: https://www.n-tv.de/infografik/Coronavirus-aktuelle-Zahlen-Daten-zur-Epidemie-in-Deutschland-Europa-und-der-Welt-article21604983.html

To curb the virus spread and put more pressure on unvaccinated people, there are intentions that now only those that are vaccinated or recovered can visit pubs, restaurants or events where then people wouldn't have to adhere to social distancing or wearing masks (there are currently heavy discussions whether one should allow people who tested negative, too).

 

But now the politicians carved in to the pressure from the public (hey, we have federal elections in ten days!) and want to allow kids under 12 without any testing, too! Yes, the kids can't be vaccinated right now, but that doesn't mean they can't be infected or spread the virus, too!

 

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As of today, Thursday, September 16, 12:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 434 (+19) active cases, while 11 503 (+26)  people are considered to have recovered. 377 (+-0) persons sadly died. 925 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 314 (+45) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 104.0 (-5.8)  / Incidence for NRW: 87.9 (-6.7).

 

Currently 33 (+-0) persons are treated in hospital, with 8 (+1) of them in intensive care, 3 (+1) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 141 545 (1st jab, 67.1%) and 126 672  (2nd jab, 60.0%) vaccinations so far.

 

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As of today, Friday, September 17, 09:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 404 (-30) active cases, while 11 551 (+48)  people are considered to have recovered. 377 (+-0) persons sadly died. 824 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 332 (+18) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 95.0 (-9.0)  / Incidence for NRW: 81.8 (-6.1).

 

Currently 28 (-5) persons are treated in hospital, with 6 (-2) of them in intensive care, 3 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 141 654 (1st jab, 67.1%) and 127 216  (2nd jab, 60.3%) vaccinations so far.

[Source: Stadt Oberhausen]

Edited September 17, 2021 by Astreya

[Lagie]

On 9/16/2021 at 1:00 AM, Astreya said:

Last week it was 8.66% here!

It's still over 20% most days here.

 

119 new cases Wednesday, 93 of those on my island (positivity rate 36.3%) for a new total of 19,915 cases. Thirteen (13!) additional deaths take that total to 482. 

167 people (down 2) in hospital, 22 (no change) of those in the ICU.

 

116 new cases Thursday, 108 of those on my island (positivity rate 25.8%) for a new total of 20,031 cases. Twenty-two (22!) additional deaths take that total to 504. 

176 people (up 9) in hospital, 21 (down 1) of those in the ICU.

Edited September 17, 2021 by Lagie
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[JaneMcAsh]

At the US National Mall in Washington DC... 1 flag for each Covid death 😭 (this pic shows only a section).

[Lagie]

21 hours ago, JaneMcAsh said:

At the US National Mall in Washington DC... 1 flag for each Covid death 😭 (this pic shows only a section).

The U.S. is at 1 in 500 people dead now.

 

85 new cases Friday, 59 of those on my island (positivity rate 20.1%) for a new total of 20,116 cases. Two additional deaths take that total to 506. 

156 people (down 20) in hospital, 19 (down 2) of those in the ICU.

 

The first act of our new Prime Minister was to roll the curfew start from 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. I'm sure he'll do away with the rest of the Covid measures as soon as he possibly can.  And three of the new cases are on the island he represents... Can you say Covidiot?

[Astreya]

@Lagie

Oh, you still have a curfew? We haven't had a curfew for months, now,and the measures here are still rather moderate. The stuff we have to adhere to is the "AHA rule" (German acronym that implies "wear a mask, wash your hands, keep you distance"), plus people who want to go to certain restaurants, events and so need to follow the "3G rule" (people need to be vaccinated, recovered or tested - in German: "geimpft, genesen, getestet")  or in higher incidence areas the "2G rule" (only for people who are vaccinated or recovered).

 

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As of Saturday, September 18, 09:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 397 (-7) active cases, while 11 591 (+40)  people are considered to have recovered. 377 (+-0) persons sadly died. 780 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 365 (+33) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 95.0 (+-0.0)  / Incidence for NRW: 77.7 (-4.1).

 

Currently 28 (+-0) persons are treated in hospital, with 6 (+-0) of them in intensive care, 3 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 141 654 (1st jab, 67.1%) and 127 216  (2nd jab, 60.3%) vaccinations so far.

 

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As of today, Sunday, September 19, 10:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 367 (-30) active cases, while 11 635 (+44)  people are considered to have recovered. 377 (+-0) persons sadly died. 701 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 379 (+14) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 86.8 (-8.2)  / Incidence for NRW: 73.6 (-4.1).

 

Currently 20 (-8) persons are treated in hospital, with 6 (+-0) of them in intensive care, 3 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 141 802 (1st jab, 67.2%) and 127 868  (2nd jab, 60.6%) vaccinations so far.

 

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As of today, Monday, September 20, 10:45 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 346 (-21) active cases, while 11 673 (+38)  people are considered to have recovered. 377 (+-0) persons sadly died. 666 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 396 (+17) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 85.9 (-0.9)  / Incidence for NRW: 73.0 (-0.6).

 

Currently 19 (-1) persons are treated in hospital, with 6 (+-0) of them in intensive care, 3 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 142 021 (1st jab, 67.3%) and 128 212  (2nd jab, 60.8%) vaccinations so far.

[Source: Stadt Oberhausen]

Edited September 21, 2021 by Astreya

[Kestra15]

I had five nurses to look after nine COVID-19 ICU patients yesterday. Somehow they did it.

[Lagie]

On 9/19/2021 at 5:56 AM, Astreya said:

Oh, you still have a curfew? We haven't had a curfew for months, now,and the measures here are still rather moderate.

Since March of last year...

 

On 9/19/2021 at 7:44 AM, Kestra15 said:

I had five nurses to look after nine COVID-19 ICU patients yesterday. Somehow they did it.

Well done, though! The medical staff worldwide are going above and beyond. *hugs*

 

100 new cases Saturday, 89 of those on my island (positivity rate 16%) for a new total of 20,216 cases. Four additional deaths take that total to 510. 

156 people (no change) in hospital, 23 (up 4) of those in the ICU.

 

35 new cases Sunday, 28 of those on my island (positivity rate 16.4%) for a new total of 20,250 cases (fewer tests on Sundays...). No additional deaths.

164 people (up 8) in hospital, 23 (no change) of those in the ICU.

Edited September 21, 2021 by Lagie
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[Astreya]

@Kestra15

That's a real shame that there isn't more support you get in your hospital! *hugs*

 

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As of today, Tuesday, September 21, 10:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 327 (-19) active cases, while 11 701 (+28)  people are considered to have recovered. 377 (+-0) persons sadly died. 659 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 405 (+9) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 81.6 (-4.3)  / Incidence for NRW: 69.0 (-4.0).

 

Currently 23 (+4) persons are treated in hospital, with 7 (+1) of them in intensive care, 4 (+1) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 142 111 (1st jab, 67.4%) and 128 680  (2nd jab, 61.0%) vaccinations so far.

 

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As of today, Wednesday, September 22, 12:45 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 284 (-43) active cases, while 11 764 (+63)  people are considered to have recovered. 377 (+-0) persons sadly died. 571 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 425 (+20) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 76.3 (-5.3)  / Incidence for NRW: 65.2 (-3.8).

 

Currently 23 (+-0) persons are treated in hospital, with 6 (-1) of them in intensive care, 3 (-1) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 142 176 (1st jab, 67.4%) and 128 983  (2nd jab, 61.1%) vaccinations so far.

[Source: Stadt Oberhausen]

Edited September 22, 2021 by Astreya

[Kestra15]

Unfortunately short staffing is becoming the norm. COVID-19 sucks a lot of staff in because of how much more difficult it is to work in such isolated areas, and the strain of it is causing healthcare staff to leave permanently. Add in those who refuse to work in such circumstances, those who are off sick with stress, anxiety, depression and PTSD from the pandemic, then add in those with COVID-19 or Long Covid... On top of that we already had a staff shortage before the pandemic and the loss of existing and potential staff due to Brexit, and suddenly it's no wonder we're at this point.

[Lagie]

39 new cases Monday, 28 of those on my island (positivity rate 8.4%) for a new total of 20,289 cases. (Don't rejoice over the low positivity. It changes back, alas.) Two additional deaths take that total to 512.

165 people (up 1) in hospital, 21 (down 2) of those in the ICU.

 

91 new cases Tuesday, 72 of those on my island (positivity rate 23.6%) for a new total of 20,380 cases (positivity back up...). No additional deaths.

155 people (down 10) in hospital, 24 (up 3) of those in the ICU.

 

Tomorrow will be two weeks since the badly-managed very-crowded advanced polls so we'll see if the numbers stay high or rise more.

 

2 hours ago, Kestra15 said:

Unfortunately short staffing is becoming the norm.

*hugs*

[Astreya]

@Kestra15

That's so sad to read! I hope you will be able to manage somehow anyway. *careful virtual hugs*

 

@Lagie

I hope you won't get additional cases due to the polls!  The German election proper is due this Sunday, but it is expected that about 60% of the voters will (have) use(d) postal votes this time.

 

For some reason our positive quote is going down since two weeks, but no one really knows why as there haven't been any extra measures, and the vaccination rate hasn't properly risen much either.

Spoiler

Source: https://www.n-tv.de/infografik/Coronavirus-aktuelle-Zahlen-Daten-zur-Epidemie-in-Deutschland-Europa-und-der-Welt-article21604983.html

 

By now 67.5% of the German population had one jab and 63.6% are fully vaccinated, but this is still not enough to reach "herd immunity". 

 

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As of today, Thursday, September 23, 10:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 278 (-6) active cases, while 11 809 (+45)  people are considered to have recovered. 377 (+-0) persons sadly died. 580 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 464 (+39) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 74.4 (-1.9)  / Incidence for NRW: 64.0 (-1.2).

 

Currently 22 (-1) persons are treated in hospital, with 7 (+1) of them in intensive care, 3 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 142 696 (1st jab, 67.6%) and 129 912  (2nd jab, 61.6%) vaccinations so far.

[Source: Stadt Oberhausen]

[Lagie]

3 hours ago, Astreya said:

but it is expected that about 60% of the voters will (have) use(d) postal votes this time.

I wish we were competent enough to do mail-in votes...

 

3 hours ago, Astreya said:

By now 67.5% of the German population had one jab and 63.6% are fully vaccinated

Nice! We're still at about 13% fully vaccinated.

 

111 new cases Wednesday, 94 of those on my island (positivity rate 33.7%) for a new total of 20,491 cases (positivity way up...). Ten (10) additional deaths takes that total to 522.

155 people (no change) in hospital, 20 (down 4) of those in the ICU.

 

And, having read today's 48 pages of obits and extra 14 page section, at least three of the entries were for husband and wife who both died from it within days of each other, and one mother and son.

Edited September 23, 2021 by Lagie
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[Astreya]

@Lagie

Oh dear! I really hope that soon more people in your place get vaccinated! *hugs*

 

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As of today, Friday, September 24, 09:30 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 290 (+12) active cases, while 11 837 (+28)  people are considered to have recovered. 377 (+-0) persons sadly died. 614 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 504 (+40) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 84.0 (+9.6)  / Incidence for NRW: 61.2 (-2.8).

 

Currently 21 (-1) persons are treated in hospital, with 8 (+1) of them in intensive care, 3 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 142 770 (1st jab, 67.7%) and 130 137  (2nd jab, 61.7%) vaccinations so far.

 

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As of today, Saturday, September 25, 11:30 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 291 (+1) active cases, while 11 857 (+20)  people are considered to have recovered. 378 (+1) persons sadly died. 558 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 526 (+22) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 79.2 (-4.8)  / Incidence for NRW: 58.5 (-2.7).

 

Currently 21 (+-0) persons are treated in hospital, with 8 (+-0) of them in intensive care, 3 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 142 770 (1st jab, 67.7%) and 130 137  (2nd jab, 61.7%) vaccinations so far. (No new data due to technical problems)

 

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As of today, Sunday, September 26, 09:30 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 297 (+6) active cases, while 11 874 (+17)  people are considered to have recovered. 378 (+-0) persons sadly died. 552 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 549 (+23) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 83.0 (+3.8)  / Incidence for NRW: 58.3 (-0.2).

 

Currently 20 (-1) persons are treated in hospital, with 8 (+-0) of them in intensive care, 3 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 142 896 (1st jab, 67.7%) and 130 714  (2nd jab, 61.9%) vaccinations so far.

 

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As of today, Monday, September 27, 08:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 278 (-9) active cases, while 11 898 (+24)  people are considered to have recovered. 378 (+-0) persons sadly died. 499 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 564 (+15) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 77.3 (-5.7)  / Incidence for NRW: 57.5 (-0.8).

 

Currently 19 (-1) persons are treated in hospital, with 8 (+-0) of them in intensive care, 2 (-1) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 143 007 (1st jab, 67.8%) and 130 951  (2nd jab, 62.1%) vaccinations so far.

[Source: Stadt Oberhausen]

Edited September 27, 2021 by Astreya

[HeatherMarie]

So, my mom was scheduled to get her 3rd vaccine dose today (immunocompromised), and for some reason we got notification that the appt had been cancelled. Called the pharmacy and I was literally told 'we don't know why they get cancelled, you just have to reschedule, but sometimes that will get cancelled too' like what?? Really? 

 

I'm wondering if it was some automatic thing, because the CDC is now officially recommending booster shots to more of the population at least 6 months after the initial doses, so maybe the computer system saw it hasn't been 6 months since mom's primary doses and just automatically cancelled? But I'm looking into it and I don't see anything that says the 3rd-dose recommendation for immunocompromised individuals has changed at all because of the new booster recommendations. 

 

Local stats as of Friday:

 

[Kestra15]

Need to plan my third dose, probably after my shifts early next week. Should give me time so that if I do get side-effects I have a day or two to recover before my next shift.

[Astreya]

Good luck with getting fast appointments for your 3rd jabs!  I'm not sure when/if I get offered one as I'm not in the proper age and/or risk group.

 

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As of today, Tuesday, September 28, 09:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 262 (-16) active cases, while 11 918 (+20)  people are considered to have recovered. 378 (+-0) persons sadly died. 499 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 558 (+4) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 73.0 (-4.3)  / Incidence for NRW: 55.6 (-1.9).

 

Currently 17 (-2) persons are treated in hospital, with 7 (-1) of them in intensive care, 2 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 143 386 (1st jab, 68.0%) and 131 720  (2nd jab, 62.4%) vaccinations so far.

 

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As of today, Wednesday, September 29, 09:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 254 (-8) active cases, while 11 954 (+36)  people are considered to have recovered. 378 (+-0) persons sadly died. 499 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 586 (+28) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 77.8 (+4.8)  / Incidence for NRW: 53.9 (-1.7).

 

Currently 19 (+2) persons are treated in hospital, with 7 (+-0) of them in intensive care, 2 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 143 452 (1st jab, 68.0%) and 131 948  (2nd jab, 62.5%) vaccinations so far.

 

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As of today, Thursday, September 30, 10:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 270 (+16) active cases, while 11 978 (+24)  people are considered to have recovered. 379 (+1) persons sadly died. 499 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 627 (+41) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 78.7 (+0.9)  / Incidence for NRW: 55.9 (+2.0).

 

Currently 21 (+2) persons are treated in hospital, with 6 (-1) of them in intensive care, 2 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 143 525 (1st jab, 68.0%) and 132 163  (2nd jab, 62.6%) vaccinations so far.

[Source: Stadt Oberhausen]

Edited October 1, 2021 by Astreya

[Lagie]

On 9/24/2021 at 4:54 AM, Astreya said:

Oh dear! I really hope that soon more people in your place get vaccinated! *hugs*

Me, too!

 

113 new cases Thursday, 106 of those on my island (positivity rate 21.3%) for a new total of 20,604 cases. No additional deaths.

 

102 new cases Friday, 88 of those on my island (positivity rate 17.2%) for a new total of 20,706 cases. No additional deaths.

 

70 new cases Saturday, 59 of those on my island (positivity rate 17.2%) for a new total of 20,776 cases. 1 additional death takes that total to 523. 

 

67 new cases Sunday, 53 of those on my island (positivity rate 24.5%) for a new total of 20,843 cases. No additional deaths.

 

65 new cases Monday, 51 of those on my island (positivity rate 19.7%) for a new total of 20,908 cases. No additional deaths.

 

And just when it appeared things might be improving...

 

77 new cases Tuesday, 69 of those on my island (positivity rate 30.8%) for a new total of 20,985 cases. Eight (8) additional deaths take that total to 531. 

146 people in hospital, 17 of those in the ICU.

[HeatherMarie]

Goodness @Lagie those numbers are sad! 

 

My mom got her 3rd vaccine dose yesterday, whew! I went with her to help her into the building and wait with her, no issues and no noticeable side effects. Definitely relieved to have that done. 

 

Yesterday 55 new cases and 2 new deaths were reported here, with 36 people hospitalized. 

[Lagie]

2 hours ago, HeatherMarie said:

Goodness @Lagie those numbers are sad! 

Very. And still at just over 13% vaccinated (and not for lack of vaccines).

Glad your mom had her third.

 

130 new cases Tuesday, 89 of those on my island (positivity rate 21.4%) for a new total of 21,115 cases. Two additional deaths take that total to 533. 

145 people in hospital (down 1), 19 of those in the ICU (up 2).

 

The obits again today have the usual 48 page section, along with 14 regular newspaper-sized pages. There are more and more obits being published within the pages of the main section throughout the week. That is a newer development. Obits used to be only Thursdays.

[Kestra15]

Our ICU numbers have halved since I've been on leave. Sadly not because of recovery.

 

Only around 1,100 positive tests in the last week, but we have two large universities in the city so it'll be interesting to see what happens over the next four weeks as lectures begin.

[Astreya]

Here the restrictions are even more loosened, which is probably not the brightest idea when the Winter is Coming and less and less people feel inclined to get their vaccination (plus the government closed down the Covid vaccination centres, so that people now have to go to their GPs to get vaccinated). The RKI already warned about the fourth wave, but the politicians fear that the vocal and very aggressive anti-vaxxer and anti-lockdown minority might cause trouble otherwise.

 

If they wouldn't endanger other people who might lack hospital beds for stuff like heart attacks, strokes, accidents etc and stress out the nurses and doctors who have to treat them even if they caused their illness by wanton neglicence, I would say just let them get infected and deal with Covid on their own, but fortunately the doctors and nurses are obviously better people than I am (and not as vindictive). But frankly, I would let the anti-vaxxers pay for their treatments out of their own pockets and not cover this by the health insurances if they don't have a good (that is, medical) reason not to get inoculated!

 

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As of today, Friday, October 1, 08:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 261 (-9) active cases, while 12 009 (+31)  people are considered to have recovered. 379 (+-0) persons sadly died.  498 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 649 (+22) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 71.1 (-7.6)  / Incidence for NRW: 55.9 (+-0).

 

Currently 19 (-2) persons are treated in hospital, with 7 (+1) of them in intensive care, 2 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

There have been 143 601 (1st jab, 68.1%) and 132 336  (2nd jab, 62.7%) vaccinations so far. (From now on there will be only weekly updates about the vaccinations as the KV-Nordrhein now does the statistics since the vaccination centres were closed).

 

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As of today, Saturday, October 2, 10:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 260 (-1) active cases, while 12 024 (+15)  people are considered to have recovered. 379 (+-0) persons sadly died.  489 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 663 (+14) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 67.3 (-3.8)  / Incidence for NRW: 54.2 (-1.7).

 

Currently 18 (-1) persons are treated in hospital, with 8 (+1) of them in intensive care, 3 (+1) of them needing artificial respiration.

 

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As of today, Sunday, October 3, 09:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 268 (+8) active cases, while 12 039 (+15)  people are considered to have recovered. 379 (+-0) persons sadly died.  460 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 686 (+23) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 67.3 (+-0.0)  / Incidence for NRW: 53.7 (-0.5).

 

Currently 17 (-1) persons are treated in hospital, with 8 (+-0) of them in intensive care, 3 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

 

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As of today, Monday, October 4, 09:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 251 (-17) active cases, while 12 063 (+24)  people are considered to have recovered. 379 (+-0) persons sadly died.  460 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 693 (+7) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 68.2 (+0.9)  / Incidence for NRW: 52.9 (-0.8).

 

Currently 17 (+-0) persons are treated in hospital, with 8 (+-0) of them in intensive care, 3 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

 

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As of today, Tuesday, October 5, 14:00 GMT+2, my home town (population 211 000) has 239 (-12) active cases, while 12 079 (+16)  people are considered to have recovered. 379 (+-0) persons sadly died.  416 persons are currently quarantined. All in all there have been 12 697 (+4) people who suffered from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of newly infected people per 100 000 citizens in the last 7 days is 68.2 (+-0.0)  / Incidence for NRW: 51.5 (-1.4).

 

Currently 23 (+6) persons are treated in hospital, with 6 (-2) of them in intensive care, 3 (+-0) of them needing artificial respiration.

[Source: Stadt Oberhausen]

Edited October 6, 2021 by Astreya