IfSG · §§ 6–9
The full text of Germany’s Infection Protection Act. Sections 6–9 can be opened individually from the contents.
Hyga SI connects the reporting situation with relevant German Infection Protection Act sources and the appropriate next step. Context and reporting route stay together.

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Back to the workflowThe full text of Germany’s Infection Protection Act. Sections 6–9 can be opened individually from the contents.
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§ 6 IfSG
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Disease, detection and clusters have different foundations. A good assessment distinguishes them and connects them where it matters.
Dieses Kapitel auf DeutschSuspicion, illness or death: the specific situation belongs with the conditions of the relevant provision. Section 6 lists reportable diseases and other reporting situations.
Start with the situation in the appDieses Kapitel auf DeutschA pathogen finding has its own statutory basis. Section 7 identifies the pathogens covered and the relevant conditions. Professional case classification and statutory reportability address different questions.
Explore professional case classificationDieses Kapitel auf DeutschSection 6(3) provides a separate reporting provision for two or more healthcare-associated infections with a probable or suspected epidemiological connection. The current statutory text and responsible authority provide the next reference points.
Explore reporting routes in the appDieses Kapitel auf DeutschResponsibility, required information and the appropriate authority belong with the individual review. Hyga SI keeps the references and relevant official routes within reach.
Section 8 identifies the people required to report and the further conditions.
Open section 8 IfSG (new tab)Section 9 sets out named reporting, the information it requires and its deadlines.
Open section 9 IfSG (new tab)Find the responsible public health authority and state-level information in the relevant context.
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