Over 2000 corona-related deaths would be recorded every week, says Wieler. The incidences are still too high. With regard to Omikron, one does not yet know what the dynamics are. Around 550 cases and over 1000 suspected cases are known in Germany. “In three weeks at the latest, the variant could make up the majority of all cases in Germany,” warns Wieler.
Omikron is extremely contagious – this leads to infections even in those who have recovered and who have been completely vaccinated. Therefore, the number of cases is likely to increase again soon. Overload and intensive care units and critical infrastructure must also be expected. Due to the high dynamics, the RKI has changed its risk assessment to the variant. “Very high” is the risk for those who have not been vaccinated, “high” for those who have been completely vaccinated.