Information on the novel coronavirus

Respiratory diseases caused by the novel coronavirus were first detected in the Chinese metropolis of Wuhan (Hubei province) at the beginning of December 2019. The virus can be transmitted from person to person.

Coronaviruses in general usually cause mild courses of illness, but can also lead to severe, possibly fatal courses. The novel coronavirus can lead to a severe infection of the lower respiratory tract and pneumonia in some patients. So far, deaths have mainly occurred in patients who were already suffering from serious underlying illnesses.

The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) publishes current case numbers, affected countries and information on risk areas.

Robert Koch Institute

Nordufer 20

13353 Berlin

Phone: 030 187540

Fax: 030 187542328

Information for citizens:

Information for citizens:

Independent Patient Counseling Service Germany (UPD)

Advice hotline: 0800 0117722
Call times:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Federal Ministry of Health

Hotline for the coronavirus: 030 346465100
Call times:
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA)
Maarweg 149-161
50825 Cologne

Telephone: 0221 89920
Fax: 0221 8992300
E-Mail: poststelle@bzga.de

Specialist information for medical staff:

Robert Koch Institute
Nordufer 20
13353 Berlin

Telephone: 030 187540
Fax: 030 187542328

Hesse-wide hotline

A Hesse-wide hotline on the subject of Corona can be reached daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on 0800-5554666.