Germany:COVID-19 tally tops 197,7 thousand

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany rose 442 to 197,783, Report says, citing RIA Novosti.

Data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Thursday, with the reported death toll up 12 at 9,048.

 Earlier, Robert Koch Institute released figures, based on a 7-day average, that showed Germany’s infection rates had risen to 2.03. To keep the pandemic under control, Germany needs the reproduction rate to drop below one. The rate, published by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health means that out of 100 people who contract the virus, a further 288 people will get infected.

According to experts, the rising number of cases is because people do not use masks, follow hygiene rules, or maintain social distance in public transport, and parks in large cities.

Infection cases at German meat processing firm Toennies also revealed that enterprises fail to take measures against coronavirus.