Germany: new dynamics in the fight against COVID-19
Europe continues to be severely affected, with 53% of the cases worldwide. Countries reporting more than 10,000 cases: Italy (115,242), Spain (112,065), Germany (84,794), France (59,929), United Kingdom (34,173), Switzerland (18 '827), Turkey (18'135), Belgium (15'348), Netherlands (14'788), Austria (11'129).
Deaths: highest in Italy (13,915), Spain (10,348), followed by France (5,398). The very elderly population is the most seriously affected in terms of percentage of hospitalizations and number of deaths. In Germany 86% of those who died from COVID-19 are over 70 and the median age of death is 82. In Switzerland the median age of death is 82.5 years.
United Kingdom
By the end of the month, 100,000 screening tests will be carried out daily in the United Kingdom, while so far very few tests have been carried out. So far, few tests have been carried out compared to other EU countries: in total around 163,000 Britons have been tested for the virus while in Germany some 918,000 tests have been carried out in the past week.
Italy
The growth curve stabilizes with a still high number of daily cases of 4,000 to 4,800 cases, mortality rates fluctuate daily between 700 - 850 deaths. Spain: the trend is increasing sharply with a high number of daily cases, around 8,000 cases per 24 hours, and 900 deaths per 24 hours. The country has the highest incidence in Europe with 218 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, more than in Italy and Switzerland. Madrid in particular is concerned (around 30,000 cases).
France
Continued increase with a high number of daily cases and very high number of deaths (1,355 in 24 hours). About 9,000 screening tests are performed per day. In Paris and Alsace in particular, the intensive care units are overcrowded and patients are evacuated to other regions of France or to other European countries.
Swiss
Until April 5, 2020 (at 8:00 am), the OFSP identified 21,100 cases positive for the new coronavirus (822 more in 24 hours) including 559 deaths from a confirmed COVID-19. The curve of new infections has been slightly reversed but the peak of the epidemic has not yet been reached. Switzerland has one of the highest incidences (246 / 100,000) in Europe (higher than in Italy but lower than in Spain). The vast majority of deaths (97%) occurred in people 60 years of age or older.
Germany: total war against the pandemic
In Germany, the method is testing all suspected cases, isolating the sick and the suspects. Closure of all non-essential public places (restaurants, bars, schools, certain public / private companies). Certain German regions practice general confinement in addition to massively testing the population. Germany is moving towards an extension of testing to non-suspects. We are dealing with a rather disciplined population which of itself takes initiatives to limit all social contacts. We can therefore understand why Germany has resorted to a stricter restriction on the mobility of men.
