Europe driven by David-19

First was Chancellor Merkel, who spoke of a minimum reduction in contacts and giving up travel, and then became aware of the news, that German Health Minister Jens Spahn has been infected with Corona. On October 23rd, the Robert Koch Institute revealed that more than 11,000 infections have been passed on 24 hours. In other lands the situation is more severe.

The Netherlands

With a rate of 596 per 100,000 people in the last 14 days, the Netherlands ranks after Czechia with 1066 cases of 100,000 inhabitants and Belgium, 932 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Due to the enormous increase in infection, the Dutch government has imposed a partial lockdown on October 14th. Locals, cafes, and restaurants are closed, drinking is no longer allowed by 8:00, and more than 3 are not allowed at home. Metro and buses are used only in emergencies. On October 27th, it is set for other measures.

Sweden

The government of this country has decided on the fourth largest city, Uppsala, strong restrictions. Until 3 November, residents are neither allowed to organise parties nor to participate. Contacts with other people should be avoided and public transportation not used. Swedish epidemiologist Anders Tegnell said he does not rule out restrictions being placed in other parts of the country. Currently, the number of new daily infections has increased to over 5,000.

Portugal

Even this country marks great increases in new infections. At the beginning of the month on October 5, 734 cases were recorded on October 22, 3270. Since October 14th, the country has declared a state of emergency, while on October 23rd there have been new restrictions in the country's northern regions. November 2nd was placed in this country as a memorial day for 2000 Corona's victims. Digital tracking will expand, whereas the „app will be expanded Stay away personal” will become mandatory for everyone.

Belgium

In October, the number of infections in Belgium rose dramatically. This country, with the 14-day indicator of infection of 932 cases in 100,000 inhabitants, is considered one of the most affected regions in Europe. Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbrouke sees the country „just ahead of a tsunami”. Pandemia has so far cost about 10,000 lives in Belgium. The daily number of infections from October 1-22th increased from 1300 to 13,200 cases.

Czech

Even more tense is the situation in Czechia. Since October 5th, a state of emergency has been declared in the country of 10.7 million people. According to ECDC data, the number of infections has increased 1066 cases per 100,000 residents, the highest value in all of Europe within 14 days. From Thursday only supermarkets and pharmacies opened. The government has ordered citizens to limit contacts to the maximum.

France

A new record of infection is recorded in France. On Thursday, 41,000 cases of infection were recorded, 15,000 more than a day ago, and the total number of 1 million infections passed Friday. The government has decided to ban the ban from 9:00-06 a.m. in Paris and several other cities. Restrictions have affected more than two thirds of the French, some 46 million people.

Spain

In Spain this week, the number of infections exceeded 3 million. Of 13-22 October, the number of infections between 7100 and 21,000 cases tripled. However, the general closure set by October 23rd in Madrid is currently intended to isolate only the most affected neighborhoods.

Poland

This country also ranks in the negative trend of increasing infections. From 19-22 October, the number of new infections per day increased from 7400 to 12,000 cases. At a time that the first phase of the pandemic because of a quick closure, the country met well. The government is turning the national stadium in Warsaw to the hospital in Corona due to the number of infections. By the end of this week, there will be nearly 500 beds for Cove patients and 50 intensive beds. Contact restrictions have been imposed on October 18th. It became known Saturday that President André Duda was infected with Corona.

Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Denmark

Germany's neighbors also mark high rates of infection. Better is the situation in Denmark, which has a 14 - day index of 113 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Luxembourg is considered a hearth of the pandemic with 507 cases per 100,000 residents. In Austria too, figures have increased by over 2,000 daily infections. The most endangered is represented in Switzerland. Daily newspaper “Südosschweiz” by Chur makes a dark prognosis: So organized and rich Switzerland can become an international fold of pandemic. The weekly average marks an increase in infections by 112%.