Germany buys extra flu jabs to avoid double hit to healthcare

German Health Minister Jens Spahn gives a statement, after the weekly cabinet meeting, on the coronavirus disease in Berlin, Germany, April 29, 2020. REUTERS/Annegret HilseShare this contentBERLIN: The coronavirus pandemic is a long way from over, German Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Wednesday, announcing measures, including ramped-up purchases of flu vaccines, to help ready the healthcare system for a long-term challenge.

"It would be a major challenge for the healthcare system to be confronted with a flu wave and a corona wave at the same time - they have similar symptoms and require similar ventilation capacities," he said, unveiling plans to make 30 per cent more flu jabs available for the coming autumn-winter flu season.Spahn also said that all employees providing care for the elderly would get a bonus for"doing a great job at a difficult time".

The Finance Ministry has said that bonus payments to reward employees for their work during the coronavirus crisis would be tax-free up to an amount of €1,500 in 2020.

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