According to a report released Thursday, 201 nursery and 481 school outbreaks were recorded within the first four weeks of the new school term. READ ALSO: Hamburg says Covid masks must continue in schools after ‘superspreader’ investigationIn the school outbreaks, infections are most common among children aged 6-14. Among children of primary school age (5-9), the 7-day incidence of Covid infections per 100,000 people was 142. “We want nurseries and schools to stay open, but please maintain protective measures,” Wieler said. This view was shared by Ernst, who following the education ministers’ conference in Potsdam reiterated the need for Covid measures such as masks and testing in schools.

Source: The Local October 08, 2021 08:37 UTC