Die bundesweite Sieben-Tage-Inzidenz sinkt leicht. Experten warnen allerdings vor einer merklichen Untererfassung bei der Erhebung der aktuellen Coronazahlen.
Medics have warned that intensive care cases could soon exceed those at last winter's peak, with some 6,000 critical admissions by Christmas. Germany has recorded its highest level of coronavirus fatalities in 9 months.
Germany has recorded its highest level of coronavirus fatalities in 9 months, as authorities try to counter a fourth wave. Meanwhile, medics warn that intensive care cases could soon exceed those at last winter's peak.
Health Minister Jens Spahn said that military transfers of COVID patients to quieter ICUs could be done "once, or twice, but not indefinitely." Without other steps, he said the health system could become overstretched.
The number of cases has beaten a record set in December 2020. Health officials are set to meet to discuss the possibility of new restrictions for the unvaccinated.