Vogelsbergkreis: Corona numbers remain stable – no new infections!

Vogelsbergkreis: Corona numbers remain stable – no new infections!

On June 20, 2025, the Vogelsberg district reported good news: No new infections with COVID-19 were reported and the 7-day incidence is zero. A total of 53,936 people have tested positive in the region, but fortunately no COVID patients have been treated in intensive care units. There are currently 19 intensive care beds available, with 13 occupied and 6 free. There are also no new cases across Hesse and the 7-day incidence is 0.9 per 100,000 inhabitants. A total of 2,981,394 positive tests were registered in Hesse. This is based on the current figures news.de out.

There is a mixed picture of the distribution of infections across age groups. Those aged 15 to 34 are particularly affected, with 867,697 cases, followed by those aged 35 to 59 and those aged under 14. With regard to the vaccination rate, Germany is on an encouraging path: 76.3% of the population has basic immunization and a total of over 188 million doses have been administered to date.

Nimbus – A variant under observation

But while the numbers are encouraging, there is also news about the new Corona variant Nimbus (NB.1.8.1). This variant is a subtype of the omicron variant and was first discovered in late January 2025. In May 2025, Nimbus was already responsible for around 20% of all infections examined in Germany, reports daily news. Globally, it represented about 21.1% of cases. However, there are now indications that Nimbus may be more contagious, while laboratory tests to date do not show any more severe disease progression.

The WHO has classified Nimbus as a “variant under observation” since the end of May 2025. The current vaccines still offer protection against severe disease, and the STIKO recommends that booster vaccinations be carried out annually for people over 60 and at-risk patients. It is reassuring to know that the vaccines are also adapted against the latest Omicron variants JN.1 and KP.2 and further adaptations are being planned.

A look at the overall situation

There is an overall low level of infection throughout Germany. On June 20, 31 new infections were registered, with a 7-day incidence of 0.8 per 100,000 inhabitants. Unfortunately, numerous deaths have also been recorded over the course of the pandemic, totaling 187,710. A total of 39,061,374 cases were registered in Germany, which corresponds to a proportion of deaths of 0.48%.

Another aspect is the incidence of acute respiratory infections, which fell slightly at the beginning of June. Only 2% of hospital cases were due to COVID-19. Loud corona-in-zahlen.de The numbers indicate a low level of SARS-CoV-2 viral load in wastewater, which brings further relief. The data is updated daily to ensure a precise view of developments.