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No new infections in Helmstedt: Corona situation stable on January 22nd!
Current COVID-19 numbers for the Helmstedt district as of January 22, 2026: no new infections, 1 case in 7 days. Find out about the development of the pandemic in Lower Saxony.
No new infections in Helmstedt: Corona situation stable on January 22nd!
In the Helmstedt district, Lower Saxony, there was a positive picture of the Corona situation on January 22, 2026: No new infections with the coronavirus were registered today. Only one case has been recorded in the last seven days. This leads to a 7-day incidence of 1.1 per 100,000 inhabitants, which is quite positive for the small district, which covers an area of around 670 km². The total number of people who have tested positive is now 41,688, while deaths from or with COVID-19 stand at 195, according to the news.de reported.
But let's not just look at Helmstedt, but also the overall status in Lower Saxony: Here the 7-day incidence is 2.0 per 100,000 inhabitants, with 6 new infections and 8 new deaths. This brings the total number of people who tested positive to an impressive 3,939,198. The number of infections is particularly high in the 35-59 age group, where a total of 1,528,118 cases were registered.
Age groups and their infection rates
A closer look at the age groups in Lower Saxony shows the following picture:
| Age group | Case numbers | Share in % |
|---|---|---|
| 0-04 years | 109,338 | 28.18 |
| 05-14 years | 433,203 | 56.14 |
| 15-34 years | 1,133,241 | 61.82 |
| 35-59 years | 1,528,118 | 56.33 |
| 60-79 years | 539,628 | 29.39 |
| 80+ years | 181,867 | 30.39 |
The mortality rate, i.e. the proportion of deceased people out of the total number of infected patients in Lower Saxony, is 0.47%. The overall picture gives an impression of a stable situation, although one should not close one's eyes to reality.
Vaccinations and intensive care
But what about vaccinations in Lower Saxony? By the end of February 2024, a total of over 18 million vaccinations had already been administered. The vaccination rate shows that about 79.90% of the population has been vaccinated at least once, while 77.60% have received the primary vaccination of two doses. The booster vaccination is also well received, with 67.20% having already received it.
In the Helmstedt district, the situation in the intensive care units is also encouraging: There are currently no COVID-19 patients in intensive care treatment, which makes the occupancy rate of all intensive care beds in the region of 92% a remarkable sign of relief, reports corona-in-zahlen.de.
In conclusion, it can be said that the numbers are a ray of hope for the people in Helmstedt and Lower Saxony, despite the challenges that have arisen during the pandemic. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming weeks, especially with regard to possible new variants and their impact on the health of the population.