New cases of COVID-19 documented by RKI: 23,318; death toll climbs to 483
Germany has witnessed a significant rise in COVID-19 cases over the past three weeks, according to recent data. This surge is believed to be linked to both new variants and sustained domestic transmission.
The Robert Koch Institute, Germany's national public health agency, reported 23,318 new COVID-19 infections on both Saturday and Sunday mornings. This marks a 7.5 percent increase or 1,623 additional cases compared to the same time last week.
The number of active infections in the country remains around 299,300, although this figure has been on the rise. The latest surge is partly attributed to a new variant known as NB.1.8.1, or "Stratus," which has been spreading rapidly across Europe.
The increase in cases has led to a rise in the number of patients in intensive care units. On Saturday, 4,020 patients were being treated, while on Sunday, the number increased to 4,021. This represents an increase of 35 patients within 24 hours.
Sadly, 483 deaths within 24 hours were reported in connection with the virus on both Saturday and Sunday. While it remains unclear whether these deaths are directly due to the virus or merely associated with it, it is concerning that the number of deaths is almost exactly the same as on Wednesday.
It's worth noting that Germany has been experiencing a sustained surge since early October 2024, primarily driven by domestic transmission sources such as households, nursing homes, and religious gatherings.
Recent World Health Organization assessments note a rapid rise in cases across Europe due to the NB.1.8.1 variant, although the global risk is considered low. This variant has contributed to increased infections in Germany and other countries.
European surveillance reports do not highlight Germany specifically for other non-COVID diseases but confirm ongoing monitoring of communicable diseases regionally.
In conclusion, Germany is currently experiencing an upward trend in COVID-19 cases driven by primarily domestic spread and recent variant introduction. The number of active infections has increased noticeably over the past three weeks, as of mid-August 2025. However, precise case count figures or daily incidence rates for the immediate three-week period are not detailed in the provided sources.
- Other non-COVID diseases are being monitored in Germany, according to European surveillance reports, despite the country's current surge in COVID-19 cases.
- The increase in COVID-19 cases in Germany has been partly attributed to the new NB.1.8.1 variant, which has been rapidly rising across Europe, according to the World Health Organization's assessments.
- Political and health-and-wellness discussions in Germany have been heavily influenced by the sustained rise in medical-conditions related to COVID-19, particularly the rise in intensive care unit admissions and deaths due to the virus.
