Germany has not experienced this since the outbreak began: 598 people have died in the last 24 hours

In Germany, 598 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours. While the highest number of casualties since the beginning of the outbreak has been achieved, experts said that every 2 and a half minutes a person dies due to respiratory failure caused by the virus.

The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced that the total number of cases in the country reached 1 million 272 thousand 78, with 29,875 new cases identified in Germany in the last 24 hours. According to the statement, 598 people have died due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours in the country, the total number of casualties has reached 20,970.

THE NUMBER OF ACTIVE CASES IS 309 THOUSAND

Along with the latest data, the highest number of casualties since the outbreak began was recorded, while the number of active cases in Germany was 309,731. On the other hand, it was announced that 942,100 people have recovered since the outbreak began.

NEW MEASURES ARE ON THE WAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Despite the strict measures and restrictions taken against the outbreak, new measures are expected to be brought back to the agenda before the Christmas holiday, as the number of 50 cases per 100 thousand people per week in Germany has increased to 156.3 across the country.