Are any other countries freaking out over the "summer wave" already or is that just Germany? Because the omnicron BA.5 subvariant is (of course) even more contagious. Sigh. But so far I've only read this next doom scenario in German media - the Netherlands seems more concerned about the trouble at Amsterdam airport ruining people's holidays.

I don't know. So more people are testing positive, but there's no increase in severe cases. I've always been on the side of taking this seriously, but how long can we keep this up? Should we go back to masks everywhere, no events, no life? People also die from the flu. Yes, long covid is a concern, but ANY virus can cause post viral issues.

I guess I have been lucky, I've been to quite a few events which could have easily been spreaders (don't know if they were big enough to be super spreaders) and been fine. So either I've still managed to avoid any contagious people, or I've already had it without any symptoms. Or just didn't get it. My best friend continued testing negative even after all 5 of her kids were positive, and especially with the youngest she didn't keep any distance when she was sick.

And on the previous topic: I do think both staying home while sick should be encouraged more, and also staying home while positive, even if asymptomatic. But we also need to keep essential services running. Especially in health care it is tricky, because they are absolutely essential, but also work with the most vulnerable people that you want to keep safe.

ETA: Oh, I just spotted it in Dutch media as well! An article titled "German cities want new Corona restrictions and possibly mask mandates."