Increase in confirmed coronavirus cases recognized by RKI
As of early August 2025, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has not released a detailed, up-to-date list or map explicitly naming current high-risk COVID-19 areas in Germany. However, past data from the RKI indicates that certain areas in Baden-Württemberg, such as Bernau im Schwarzwald (postal code 79872) and Ertingen (postal code 88521), experienced high COVID-19 incidences in 2022.
The RKI monitors areas based on infection rates and hospital burden, using metrics like hospitalization incidence, intensive care unit occupancy, and vaccination rates to determine risk levels and respond with appropriate measures. For the latest and precise identification of high-risk areas, it is recommended to consult the official RKI website or German health authorities’ real-time data releases.
In recent developments, the RKI reported a significant increase in coronavirus infections. Over two consecutive days, there were 4,433 new infections within 24 hours, marking a new high since early April. This is approximately 65% to 69% higher than the average of recent days.
Four Berlin districts (Mitte, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Neukölln, and Tempelhof-Schöneberg) have exceeded the critical threshold of 50 new infections per week and 100,000 inhabitants. Additionally, Bremen, Remscheid, Hagen, Hamm, Esslingen (Baden-Württemberg), and Vechta (Lower Saxony) are currently considered high-risk areas in Germany.
It is crucial for individuals to stay informed and follow public health guidelines, including wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, and getting vaccinated, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. As always, the most accurate and up-to-date information can be found on the official RKI website or through governmental communications.
- The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) determines high-risk areas based on various factors, such as hospitalization incidence, intensive care unit occupancy, and vaccination rates, as can be seen in the current surge in coronavirus infections, with Berlin districts like Mitte, Friedrichshahn-Kreuzberg, Neukölln, and Tempelhof-Schöneberg exceeding the critical threshold, as well as Bremen, Remscheid, Hagen, Hamm, Esslingen (Baden-Württemberg), and Vechta (Lower Saxony) being highlighted as high-risk medical-conditions areas.
- For individuals seeking to stay informed about health-and-wellness issues, general-news, and current health hazards like COVID-19, it is essential to consult reliable sources such as the official RKI website or German health authorities’ real-time data releases, particularly when considering factors like traveling to specific areas or implementing preventive measures in your everyday life.
