County calls for cancellation of events

The Corona situation in Waldeck-Frankenberg is serious. In recent weeks, the number of infections has climbed steadily upwards. In the past few days, the incidence has risen by an average of 20 cases per day. "We have to pull the emergency brake now," warn District Administrator Dr Reinhard Kubat and First District Councillor Karl-Friedrich Frese. The district is therefore calling for the cancellation of all planned Christmas markets, celebrations and other gatherings.

In the middle of the fourth wave
The incidence of infection is currently developing in a manner comparable to the rising national trend. "We are in the middle of the fourth wave, which is just building up in the district. The situation will continue to worsen," continued Health Officer Frese. "It is imperative that we take countermeasures now so that the situation does not get out of control." The hospitals are filling up - and there are celebrations at markets and events, he said. "This does not go together. That is why we are making an urgent recommendation to all organisers to cancel their events - even if they are taking place outside. We know this is bitter now, but we appeal to everyone's common sense and personal responsibility."

Transfer of sick people
The number of infections must now be urgently slowed down so that the situation remains as controllable as possible. In the last seven days there have been 329 new infections in the district, yesterday alone there were 86. The aggressive delta variant of the virus is spreading rapidly, the cool temperatures and the fact that people mostly stay indoors are doing the rest. Currently, 17 infected people are undergoing inpatient treatment in the hospitals in Waldeck-Frankenberg, and 4 sufferers require intensive medical care. "This may sound moderate at first glance. However, we are currently seeing that other districts are already transferring patients to us in Waldeck-Frankenberg because their capacities are exhausted," says Frese. "We do not want to see that we have to turn people away in our hospitals." Therefore, it is important to do something now, before it is too late.