Berlin, December 22 – As the cold season progresses, Berlin is seeing a continued presence of various respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and acute respiratory diseases. The latest data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) provides a comprehensive overview of the current infection landscape, highlighting incidence rates and affected demographics.
COVID-19 in Berlin: 7-Day Incidence at 9
COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, remains a prevalent respiratory illness. Symptoms commonly include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. In the past week, Berlin recorded 339 new COVID-19 cases. The highest 7-day incidence rate for COVID-19 is observed in the 80+ age group, with 41.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Across all age groups, Berlin’s current 7-day COVID-19 incidence stands at 9 per 100,000 residents as of December 22, 2025. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 1,475,396 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported in Berlin.
The distribution of cases by age group is as follows:
- 00-04: 7-Day Incidence: 10.7, New Cases (last 7 days): 20, Total Cases: 38,942
- 05-14: 7-Day Incidence: 3.7, New Cases (last 7 days): 13, Total Cases: 167,619
- 15-34: 7-Day Incidence: 3.3, New Cases (last 7 days): 32, Total Cases: 477,006
- 35-59: 7-Day Incidence: 6.2, New Cases (last 7 days): 80, Total Cases: 567,076
- 60-79: 7-Day Incidence: 13.6, New Cases (last 7 days): 95, Total Cases: 160,532
- 80+: 7-Day Incidence: 41.2, New Cases (last 7 days): 98, Total Cases: 62,797
- All Ages (00+): 7-Day Incidence: 9, New Cases (last 7 days): 339, Total Cases: 1,475,396
Influenza in Berlin: 466 New Cases
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