Yesterday there were numerous appointments in Vienna, today Corona: Federal Minister of Economics Habeck tested positive for the virus, both with a quick and a PCR test. His attendance appointments have been cancelled. The minister has symptoms of a cold.
Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck has tested positive for Covid-19. This was announced by a spokeswoman for the minister in Berlin. Both a rapid test and a PCR test were positive. The Green politician has cold symptoms, the spokeswoman reported. He went into isolation in accordance with the legal requirements. All presence appointments would be cancelled. Habeck takes care of official business from home.
The minister had already been represented by State Secretary for Economic Affairs Patrick Graichen at an appointment with Construction Minister Klara Geywitz on Wednesday afternoon. It was about an immediate climate protection program for the construction sector. Yesterday, Tuesday, Habeck still had numerous appointments in Vienna, for example with the Austrian Minister for Climate Protection, Leonore Gewessler. He also met Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen. In addition to climate issues, Habeck’s ministry is currently primarily concerned with the gas crisis.
Meanwhile, Habeck’s party and cabinet colleague Annalena Baerbock has commented on the consequences of her own corona infection. A month later, the Federal Foreign Minister is still suffering from the consequences. “It really hit me, despite four vaccinations. I lay flat for two weeks. I can hardly walk more than two floors,” said the Green politician to the magazine “Stern”. “I can only appeal: wear a mask where necessary and test, test, test,” added the 41-year-old.
Baerbock had tested positive for the corona virus during a visit to Pakistan in early June and had also developed clear flu symptoms. She then canceled appointments and other stops on her trip. Originally, she also wanted to visit Greece and Turkey. Baerbock then flew back to Berlin under isolation conditions.
