Corona update for Saalekreis: New infections at zero!
Current COVID-19 numbers in the Saalekreis on August 26, 2025: zero new infections, 7-day incidence at 3.3. Intensive care bed capacity remains stable.

Corona update for Saalekreis: New infections at zero!
The current Corona situation in the Saalekreis shows a positive picture. On August 25, 2025, no new infections were registered compared to the previous day. The 7-day incidence is 3.3 per 100,000 inhabitants, which is a positive sign for the population in the Saalekreis, Saxony-Anhalt. A total of 91,838 people have tested positive in this district, of which 707 have died since the beginning of the pandemic. This gives a case fatality rate of 0.77% and an infection rate of 50.22%, as [news.de].
The current occupancy of intensive care beds remains stable. A total of 18 intensive care beds are available in the Saalekreis, of which 11 are occupied, but there are currently no COVID patients in the intensive care unit. The overall situation is also similar in Saxony-Anhalt. Here the 7-day incidence is 2.9 per 100,000 inhabitants, which indicates a consistently low infection rate.
Age groups and COVID-19
A look at the age breakdown of infections shows that the 35 to 59 age group has the most cases, a total of 391,389. In comparison, there are only 32,210 cases recorded in the 0 to 4 year old age group we monitored, which accounts for 37.84% of the total infections. These numbers illustrate the distribution of the virus and the groups most affected. corona-in-zahlen.de reports on the detailed infection numbers per age group.
Across Germany, the current figures show that there were also no new infections and the 7-day incidence fell to 1.5 per 100,000 inhabitants. To date, a total of 39,069,740 new infections have been recorded in Germany, with the number of deaths being 187,814. This is accompanied by a relaxing weekend in the Federal Republic, which is characterized by the overall low numbers.
Vaccination and boosters in Saxony-Anhalt
A particularly important aspect in combating the pandemic is the vaccination rate. In Saxony-Anhalt the rate for vaccination at least once is 74.80%. The proportion of people with basic immunization is 74.10%. In addition, 58.60% of the population have received a booster vaccination and 12.70% have already been boosted twice. This shows that the population in the Saale district and Saxony-Anhalt is good at vaccinating, which means that the protective measures are becoming increasingly effective. The data on the vaccination rate comes from statista.com.
All in all, it appears that the Corona situation in the Saalekreis and Saxony-Anhalt is stable as of today and that the measures to contain the virus have been very successful so far. The population is also showing a high level of commitment when it comes to vaccinations, which ultimately has a positive impact on the overall development of the pandemic.