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Corona numbers in the district are rising: the health department warns of Stratus”!
Current corona development in the Marburg-Biedenkopf district: moderate increase in cases, new variant and vaccination recommendations for the flu season.
Corona numbers in the district are rising: the health department warns of Stratus”!
There is current news regarding the Corona numbers in the Marburg-Biedenkopf district. According to the health department, there has been a moderate increase in new corona cases, but overall the situation is still under control. Compared to the previous year, the number of new infections has fallen significantly: While there were 174 new infections reported in September 2024, only 32 cases were registered in September 2025. This development is also reflected at the federal level, where the new virus variant “Stratus”, also known as “Frankenstein”, is responsible for most new infections [op-marburg.de].
The statistics from October 12th show that there were no new infections in the district the day before. A total of 17 cases were registered in the last seven days, which corresponds to a 7-day incidence of 6.8 per 100,000 inhabitants. In the entire district, 125,560 people have tested positive since the beginning of the pandemic, according to news.de.
Current vaccination recommendations
In view of the upcoming 2025 flu season, which officially begins in the 40th calendar week, the health department has made vaccination recommendations. In particular, people aged 60 and over, people with chronic illnesses and pregnant women in the second trimester of pregnancy should be vaccinated. According to the Ministry of Health, flu cases in Hesse have increased sharply since the end of the corona pandemic; In the winter of 2024/2025, almost 21,000 infections were reported - a significant increase compared to around 10,800 cases in the winter of 2019/2020, as tagesschau.de reported.
The Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko) in particular recommends getting vaccinated against flu annually and also refreshing the COVID vaccination for risk groups. Older people and people with previous illnesses are at particular risk. There is currently a general recommendation in Hesse to behave considerately in the event of cold symptoms. Wearing masks is recommended to protect others from infection.
In summary, the situation in the Marburg-Biedenkopf district is currently rather stable, but the health authorities advise caution. With the increase in flu cases and COVID vaccination recommendations, it remains important to stay well informed and protect yourself accordingly.