Zollernalbkreis triumphs: zero new infections despite the new variant!

Zollernalbkreis triumphs: zero new infections despite the new variant!

A good day for the Zollernalb district: Today, June 16, 2025, the district reports current COVID-19 numbers that give hope. There were no new infections compared to the previous day, bringing the 7-day incidence down to a remarkable value of 0.0 per 100,000 inhabitants. A total of 93,025 positive cases have been registered since the start of the pandemic. This information comes from news.de.

The situation in the hospitals is also reassuring: In the Zollernalb district there are a total of 20 intensive care beds available, 13 of which are occupied. What is particularly pleasing is that no COVID patients currently need to be treated in the intensive care units. According to the current data, there are still 7 beds available. Across Baden-Württemberg, the 7-day incidence is 0.4 per 100,000 inhabitants and there were no new infections there either compared to the previous day.

Infection numbers and vaccination rate

The numbers from all of Baden-Württemberg are a snapshot of the current state of the pandemic: 5,141,785 total positive tests and 187,704 corona deaths in Germany show that the pandemic is still present, even if new infections are at 0 across Germany. What is striking is that most infections occur in the 35 to 59 age group, which account for over 1.9 million cases. Corona-in-Numbers.de states that the mortality rate in Germany is 0.48% and the infection rate in the Zollernalb district is 48.82%.

The vaccination rate is encouraging: as of April 8, 2023, 76.3% of the population in Germany was recorded as having basic immunization. In Baden-Württemberg, 75.80% have received at least one vaccination. Booster vaccinations have so far been given to 61.50% of the population.

New variant Nimbus

Another aspect that is currently shaping the public discussion is the new COVID variant Nimbus (NB.1.8.1), which has been known since January 2025. This has been classified by the WHO as a “variant under observation”. While there is no evidence of more severe disease progression, it remains important to be vigilant and follow developments closely.

The current situation regarding intensive care beds is another positive sign. According to the current statistics on intensive care bed occupancy in Germany, which take data from the reporting period since March 2020 into account, the overall occupancy rate of all intensive care beds is 80% and the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units has decreased significantly. Statista provides a comprehensive overview of these developments.

In summary, the current development shows that the situation in the Zollernalb district and throughout Baden-Württemberg is under control. This gives cause for confidence, although we should continue to monitor the situation closely.