For two and a half years, hardly anyone in Germany has warned of the pandemic as urgently as Karl Lauterbach. Now, despite all caution, the Federal Minister of Health has tested positive for the corona virus.
Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach tested positive for the corona virus in the evening. He is doing well, he only has mild symptoms, the ministry said. He continues his official business in domestic isolation.
The 59-year-old Lauterbach has been vaccinated four times. His infection shows that with the highly contagious omicron variant, infection cannot be completely ruled out, even with extreme caution, according to his ministry. The SPD politician therefore appeals again to everyone to behave prudently and to ensure adequate vaccination protection so that infections and severe courses can be prevented as far as possible.
