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EHEC outbreak in MV: Numbers cause explosive discussions!
Health Minister Drese informs about the current Ehec outbreak in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on November 11th, 2025.
EHEC outbreak in MV: Numbers cause explosive discussions!
In recent weeks there has been a surge in EHEC cases in Germany, particularly in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which has attracted the attention of health authorities. On October 3rd, Health Minister Stefanie Drese declared the “acute outbreak” to be over, but developments in the last few weeks have shown that the situation is anything but stable. At the beginning of November, Drese pointed out that, according to Nordkurier, this “acute outbreak” had shifted to North Rhine-Westphalia.
On November 6th, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania reported a total of 161 registered EHEC cases, of which 82 were confirmed. This is alarming, especially when you consider that almost 50 percent of these confirmed cases come from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. In a nationwide comparison, 196 cases were documented at this time. North Rhine-Westphalia, with around 17 million inhabitants, is now more affected than Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which only has around 1.6 million inhabitants. This raises questions as to how this regional shift in infections could come about.
Unclear source of infection
A worrying aspect of this situation is the fact that, despite numerous cases, no clear source of infection could be identified until mid-November. The first illnesses appeared in mid-August, and the latest situation reports from the State Office for Health and Social Affairs (Lagus) gradually decreased from mid-October. According to Spiegel, no current figures were published from November 6th to 11th, which further increases the uncertainty among the population.
The declining frequency of situation reports leaves many worried. The last current update was over five days old, which does not provide reassurance for those affected and experts. Given any decline in information, it is hoped that health authorities can provide clarity soon to maintain public health confidence.
The challenges presented in this critical situation highlight the need for transparent communication and rapid response to health threats. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and whether the efforts of the Health Minister and the responsible authorities will bear fruit in the near future.