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February 15, 2026 — February 23, 2026
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Timeline: COVID-19 Incidence Decline Across German Regions, February 15-23, 2026
This timeline tracks the steady decline of COVID-19 infection rates across multiple German states and districts over nine days in February 2026. The data shows exceptionally low 7-day incidence rates, typically below 2 cases per 100,000 residents, with some regions reporting zero new infections. This timeline is useful for understanding the near-elimination phase of the pandemic in Germany.
9 events · 8 days · 27 source articles
Sun, Feb 15, 2026
Major
Extremely Low COVID-19 Incidence Reported Across Hessen
Multiple districts in Hessen reported minimal COVID-19 activity on this Sunday. The state's 7-day incidence stood at just 1.3 per 100,000 residents. Hochtaunuskreis reported zero cases in the previous week (0.0 incidence), while other regions like Landkreis Bergstraße and Groß-Gerau showed incidences of only 1.1. Despite the low infection rates, Hessen reported 9 new COVID-19 deaths.
Tue, Feb 17, 2026
Moderate
Hessen Incidence Drops to 0.9 as New Infections Remain Minimal
By Tuesday, Hessen's 7-day incidence decreased further to 0.9 per 100,000 residents, with only 5 new infections reported statewide compared to the previous day and 4 new deaths. Landkreis Bergstraße maintained its low incidence of 1.1. The total cumulative case count in Hessen reached 2,989,505 persons.
Tue, Feb 17, 2026
Moderate
Baden-Württemberg Shows Similar Low Transmission Patterns
Baden-Württemberg reported a 7-day incidence of 0.9 per 100,000 on the same day, with 16 new infections statewide and one new death. District-level data showed Stadtkreis Heilbronn at 2.3 incidence, Landkreis Heilbronn at 1.4 (with 2 new infections), demonstrating the pandemic's minimal activity across southern Germany.
Tue, Feb 17, 2026
Minor
Eastern German States Report Higher But Still Low Incidence Rates
While western states showed sub-1.0 incidence rates, eastern regions reported slightly elevated but still very low numbers. Brandenburg recorded a 7-day incidence of 4.9 per 100,000 with Frankfurt (Oder) specifically at 6.9. Thüringen reported 3.2 incidence with 5 new infections and 3 deaths. The Saarland maintained 0.8 incidence with 2 new deaths but no new infections reported.
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Major
Hessen Incidence Falls Further to 0.7, Multiple Districts Report Zero Growth
By Thursday, Hessen's 7-day incidence declined to just 0.7 per 100,000 residents with no new infections reported but 4 additional deaths. Wiesbaden's incidence dropped from 1.8 to 1.4, while Frankfurt am Main reported only 5 cases over the previous week for an incidence of 0.6. The total case count in Hessen reached 2,989,529, with the 35-59 age group having experienced the most infections (1,160,160) throughout the pandemic.
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Moderate
Baden-Württemberg Incidence Drops to 0.8 with Minimal Regional Activity
Baden-Württemberg's 7-day incidence decreased to 0.8 per 100,000 on Thursday, with no new infections and one death reported. Several districts showed exceptionally low numbers: Landkreis Karlsruhe at 0.2 incidence, Landkreis Rastatt at 0.4, and Ostalbkreis at 0.9, all with just one case in the previous week or fewer.
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Minor
Brandenburg Maintains Elevated Incidence at 4.4 Compared to Western States
Brandenburg continued to show higher incidence rates than western Germany, reporting 4.4 per 100,000 residents on Thursday with no new infections but 3 deaths. Landkreis Uckermark recorded 5 cases over the previous week for a 4.2 incidence. The total case count in Brandenburg reached 1,154,541.
Sat, Feb 21, 2026
Minor
Data Reporting Delays Affect Saturday Updates for Hessen
On Saturday, multiple Hessen districts experienced delays in data reporting from the Robert Koch Institute. The most recent available data was from February 20, showing continued stability with low incidence rates. Wiesbaden maintained 1.4 incidence with 4 cases, while Landkreis Groß-Gerau dropped to 0.0 incidence with zero cases in the previous week. The reporting delay affected transparency but indicated continued low transmission.
Mon, Feb 23, 2026
Major
Week Ends with Hessen at 0.8 Incidence, Some Districts Reach Zero Cases
By Monday, Hessen's 7-day incidence stabilized at 0.8 per 100,000 residents with no new infections (weekend reporting noted) and 4 new deaths. Multiple districts achieved zero incidence: Hochtaunuskreis and Landkreis Groß-Gerau both reported 0.0, while others showed minimal activity. Landkreis Bergstraße recorded 5 cases over the week (1.8 incidence), and Wiesbaden had 3 cases (1.1 incidence). Total cumulative cases in Hessen reached 2,989,552.
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