Berlin, February 7 – The German capital is navigating a dynamic landscape of respiratory illnesses, with the latest data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) providing a snapshot of the current infection rates for COVID-19, influenza, and other acute respiratory diseases. As of Friday, February 7, 2026, authorities are closely monitoring the spread of these conditions across various age groups.
COVID-19 in Berlin: 7-Day Incidence at 2.1
COVID-19 continues to be a prevalent respiratory illness, even after the pandemic’s peak. The disease, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, can manifest with symptoms such as cough, fever, and shortness of breath. In the past week, Berlin recorded 80 new COVID-19 cases. The highest 7-day incidence for COVID-19 is observed in the over-80 age group, reaching 13.9 per 100,000 inhabitants. Across all age groups, Berlin’s current COVID-19 7-day incidence is 2.1 per 100,000 residents. Since the pandemic’s onset, a total of 1,476,589 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported in Berlin.
| Age Group | 7-Day Incidence | New Cases Last 7 Days | Total COVID-19 Cases in Berlin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00-04 | 3.2 | 6 | 39,023 |
| 05-14 | 0 | 0 | 167,646 |
| 15-34 | 0.4 | 4 | 477,084 |
| 35-59 | 1 | 13 | 567,276 |
| 60-79 | 3.4 | 24 | 160,884 |
| 80+ | 13.9 | 33 | 63,238 |
| 00+ | 2.1 | 80 | 1,476,589 |
Influenza in Berlin: 396 New Flu Cases
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