Coronavirus cases experiencing a significant increase, according to RKI confirmation

A photo shared by the dts News Agency has been circulating across various platforms, potentially offering a glimpse into the ongoing battle against the pandemic in Germany. The photo, however, does not provide specific information about the location or date of the testing site, nor does it reveal the number of people being tested or the results of the tests.

Despite this, the image may be used for news reporting or public awareness purposes, as it comes at a time when the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has confirmed a sharp increase in corona infections. On Thursday morning, around 4,000 new corona infections were reported within 24 hours, according to direct queries to the 401 independent cities and districts.

This daily value represents a 65 percent increase compared to the average of recent days, and is the highest since early April. Several regions in Germany have exceeded the critical threshold of 50 new infections per week and 100,000 inhabitants. Bremen, Remscheid, Hagen, Hamm in North Rhine-Westphalia, Esslingen in Baden-Württemberg, and Vechta in Lower Saxony are currently considered high-risk areas.

Interestingly, Berlin districts of Mitte, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Neukölln, and Tempelhof-Schöneberg have also exceeded the critical threshold. In Berlin Neukölln, for instance, 1 new COVID-19 infection was recorded, resulting in a 7-day incidence of 0.3 per 100,000 inhabitants as of March 20, 2025. Detailed weekly data for the districts of Mitte, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, and Tempelhof-Schöneberg, however, were not provided in the search results.

While the photo does not indicate whether it was taken in one of the high-risk areas mentioned, it is likely to have been taken at a corona testing site, given its news-worthy nature. The photo can be shared through email for wider dissemination of information.

As the situation continues to evolve, it is crucial for everyone to stay informed and follow public health guidelines to ensure the safety of our communities.

Coronavirus cases experiencing a significant increase, according to RKI confirmation