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COVID-19 in Germany

Electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 (colored). Source: Robert Koch Institute

SARS-CoV-2 continues to circulate in the population and can spread wherever people congregate. Although case numbers are seasonally lower in the summer months than in the cold season, the RKI still recommends following the AHA+A+L rules (keeping your distance, following hygiene rules, using a mask on a daily basis, using the Corona Warn App, ventilating indoor spaces), staying home and getting tested if you have respiratory symptoms, and making sure you have full vaccination protection against COVID-19.


The further course of the pandemic – in addition to the emergence of new virus variants – will depend largely on the vaccination status and behavior of the population. The Robert Koch Institute is continuously monitoring the situation, making recommendations and assessing the risk for the population in Germany.

Date: 28.06.2022

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What we do

What we do

The Robert Koch Institute is the public health institute in Germany. Around 1,080 people including 450 scientists work here. Learn more about the tasks and projects of the institute’s departments and units.

RKI informative film

RKI informative film

Robert Koch – who was he and what does the Robert Koch Institute do today? The RKI informative film tells us all about goals and tasks in two and a half minutes – in German and English.

International Activities

International Activities

The Robert Koch Institute is a global health hub. The institute cooperates closely with partner countries and institution from all over the world in order to investigate pathogens, tackle outbreaks, provide reliable diagnostics, train staff and more.

Museum at RKI

Museum at RKI

On 180 m², the exhibition shows objects of Robert Koch's life and work and presents today's research at the institute. The Mausoleum containing Robert Koch's ashes can also be visited. The Museum is open from Monday to Friday, admission is free.

Health reporting

Health reporting

Robert Koch Institute's federal health reporting continuously informs about the health status of people in Germany - in various reports as well as in the Journal of Public Health (available also in English).

German Centre for Cancer Registry Data

German Centre for Cancer Registry Data

The German Centre for Cancer Registry Data at RKI combines, checks and analyses data from the population-based cancer registries of the German federal states.