Enquete Commission: CDU adopts proposals of the Left Party
The Saxon state parliament has unanimously appointed a commission of inquiry to investigate the coronavirus pandemic. This was a first for the state parliament.
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Hundreds of corona cases registered per week in Saxony
Respiratory diseases continue to increase - also in Saxony. Corona is still dominating the situation. But other viruses are also rampant.
A good 80 corona deaths in Saxony - virus determines flu season
Colds, coughs, fever, aching limbs - respiratory infections continue to increase in Saxony. Corona viruses are still dominating the situation. However, the number of infections has recently decreased.
Working committee of inquiry on the coronavirus pandemic established in Saxony
There has been a long debate in Saxony about how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The AfD and BSW consider a committee of inquiry to be the best option. The work in the state parliament can now begin.
Saxony's health minister is open to a committee of inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic
After a coronavirus committee of inquiry was set up in the state parliament, the Minister of Health shows little concern and talks about difficult decisions in the pandemic.
Corona cases rise in Saxony during the fall vacations
Colds, coughs, fever and aching limbs - respiratory infections are on the rise in Saxony. Coronaviruses continue to dominate the flu season - with consequences.
Respiratory infections rise in Saxony during the fall vacations
Colds, coughs, fever and aching limbs - respiratory infections are on the rise in Saxony. Coronaviruses continue to dominate the flu season - with consequences.
Saxon state parliament sets up committee of inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic
Two parliamentary groups, the AfD and BSW, have submitted motions for committees of inquiry to investigate coronavirus policy. One of them has now received sufficient approval.
Sahra Wagenknecht alliance focuses on reconciliation in society
The Saxon state parliament has received two motions for committees of inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic. The BSW sees the fact that one of them comes from the AfD as a success.
CDU and SPD request commission of inquiry into coronavirus policy
On Friday, the state parliament will vote on the establishment of committees of inquiry into coronavirus policy. However, the CDU and SPD want to take a different approach.
Saxony still at the bottom of the league nationwide for coronavirus vaccinations
Saxons are notoriously vaccine-hungry. This is also evident when it comes to coronavirus. The immunization rate is unchanged - but a few more people have boosters.
Left-wing parties consider sub-committee on the coronavirus pandemic inadmissible
The coronavirus pandemic is still causing a stir today. In Saxony, people are arguing about the right way to deal with it. The AfD and BSW believe the task lies with a committee of inquiry.
AfD requests committee of inquiry into corona
Representatives of all parties in the Saxon state parliament have spoken out in favor of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. However, the appropriate means of doing so is controversial.
So far 28 recognized corona vaccination injuries in Saxony
Millions were vaccinated against coronavirus and experienced mild side effects. Some suffered permanent damage. However, only a few cases have been recognized in Saxony so far.
Delays in issuing passports in major cities in Saxony
Long waiting times and high production times lead to frustration among applicants in large cities in Saxony.
Saxony's Minister President calls for a solution to the refugee issue
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer demands a solution to the refugee issue from the federal government and speaks out in favor of a 'breathing upper limit' for migration. He draws a positive balance of his government's work and warns against hate crime and extremism.
Wagenknecht party wants U-committee on corona in Saxony
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) wants to be the first parliamentary initiative to launch a committee of inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic if it enters the state parliament in Saxony. "The coronavirus investigation must begin this year in Saxony," Wagenknecht told the German Press Agency in ..
Wagenknecht party wants U-committee on corona in Saxony
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) wants to be the first parliamentary initiative to launch a committee of inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic if it enters the state parliament in Saxony. "The coronavirus investigation must begin this year in Saxony," Wagenknecht told the German Press Agency in ..
Sahra Wagenknecht alliance calls for committee of inquiry to investigate coronavirus policy
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants to make the investigation into the coronavirus pandemic an issue in the Saxon state election campaign and is calling for a robust committee of inquiry. The AfD and the FDP are also calling for a thorough investigation.
80 percent of schools use corona catch-up program
According to the Ministry of Education, 80% of schools in Saxony are using the learning budget provided by the Free State to mitigate the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. A total of 1132 schools took advantage of the "Flexible Learning Budget" program launched at the beginning of the 2023/2 ..
Free Voters and AfD call for a review of political decisions during the coronavirus pandemic
Late effects of the coronavirus pandemic are still being felt. The Free Voters and AfD are calling for a review of the political decisions made during this period.
Health spas struggle with costs: fewer visitors
Visitor numbers in Saxony's health resorts are still below pre-corona levels. The individual resorts are developing very differently. An investment backlog is also looming.
Distribution of educational recommendations in Saxony settles at pre-corona level
According to the Ministry of Education, the distribution of educational recommendations in Saxony is returning to pre-coronavirus levels.
Flu epidemic in Saxony: peak exceeded
The number of flu cases in Saxony has fallen significantly, as have RSV and coronavirus infections. Age groups are affected differently.
Tourism industry in Lower Saxony continues to recover from the effects of coronavirus
The number of guests in Lower Saxony rose by around ten percent to more than 15 million in 2023, but the pre-corona year 2019 has not yet been reached.
Corona fines rarely paid back so far
After curfews, compulsory masks and quarantine requirements, Bavaria's coronavirus protection rules came to an end a good year ago. Some were later declared invalid. However, those affected have had little to gain from this so far.
Flu epidemic in Saxony: outbreaks in schools and daycare centers
Fever, aching limbs, runny nose - it's not just school classes, children's facilities, offices and authorities that are emptying. The flu is still on the rise.
Number of respiratory infections in Saxony at a high level
The number of respiratory infections in Saxony remains at a high level. In the third calendar week of 2024, cases of influenza in particular were registered, and their number was significantly higher than the number of coronavirus and RSV cases.
Large number of dangerous dogs burden Saxon animal shelters
The increasing number of dangerous dogs poses challenges for animal shelters in Saxony. Since the coronavirus pandemic, the dog population has risen by 25 percent.
Flu epidemic continues in Saxony: More than 200 corona deaths
The number of respiratory infections continues to rise in Saxony. After the turn of the year, significantly more cases of influenza and RSV infections were registered again, according to the first report of the State Investigation Institute (LUA) 2024 published on Friday. According to the report, 22 ..
Number of respiratory infections continues to rise in Saxony
Since the beginning of October, 141 deaths have been reported in connection with a Sars-CoV-2 infection. The upward trend in reported coronavirus infections continues, while the number of influenza cases has risen by 142 percent.
Saxony's tourism industry on the upswing after difficult coronavirus years
Saxony's tourism industry is still on the upswing after the difficult coronavirus years. Culture Minister Barbara Klepsch provides insights into the current tourism figures and notes that the Free State has not yet fully caught up, but is on the right track.
Saxony with second-highest coronavirus incidence in Germany
The number of new coronavirus infections in Saxony is at a high level. On Friday, the incidence, i.e. the number of new infections reported per 100,000 inhabitants within seven days, was 53, according to the Federal Ministry of Health's pandemic radar. This is the second-highest figure in Germany be ..
Saxony pays out 1.56 billion euros in bridging aid to companies
Saxony has paid out 1.56 billion euros to companies during the coronavirus crisis. Claims amounting to EUR 7 million are still outstanding.
Deficits in the implementation of the 20-point plan 'Medical Care 2030' in Saxony
The president of the State Medical Association, Erik Bodendieck, criticizes the implementation of the 20-point plan 'Medical Care 2030' of the Saxon government of 2019.
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports Record Passenger Growth
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports recorded passenger growth in the first eight months of this year. However, they are still a long way from the figures for 2019.