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Germany’s Covid Cases Climb in Early October as Stratus Variant Dominates

Trend indicators point to broader transmission with relatively low severity.

Auch in den Herbstferien steigen die Infektionszahlen wieder an.
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Overview

  • The RKI reports about 6,440 lab‑confirmed Covid-19 cases for 6–12 October, with an estimated incidence near 600 per 100,000, up from roughly 3,850 cases and 400 the prior week, though holiday effects may lead to revisions.
  • Omicron sublineage XFG (Stratus) accounts for roughly 71% of sequenced viruses in late September analyses, with experts reporting no evidence of increased severity.
  • Overall acute respiratory illness is estimated at about 6.5 million cases, and sentinel testing finds a mix led by rhinoviruses (~44%), followed by SARS‑CoV‑2 (~17%) and parainfluenza (~8%).
  • Severe Covid-19 remains comparatively low, with about 163 patients nationwide in intensive care, a slight increase but below levels seen a year ago.
  • Influenza activity is still low early in the season, with roughly 400–495 lab-confirmed cases in early October, and current Covid levels remain well below mid-October 2024.