Germany's coronavirus 'R' rate jumps to 1.79 sparking fears over second wave
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mirror.co.ukThe coronavirus reproduction rate has shot up in Germany as the country exits lockdown - sparking fears of a second wave of the virus.
Scientists estimate that the closely-monitored R rate jumped to 1.79 after a raft of localised outbreaks. The figure is a sharp increase from 1.06 on Friday, far above the level needed to contain the deadly virus over the longer term.
Germany has so far fared better in the pandemic than many European peers due mainly to early testing and social distancing measures.
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health attributed the rise to a number of local outbreaks, which have been seen in locations such as meatpacking plants, logistics centres, and shelters for refugees.
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