1 Angelique Kerber will take on a new role this season claiming the position of sporting director at the WTA 500 Bad Homburg Open in her home country The retired German star will share dual leadership of the grass-court event with tournament director Aljoscha Thron The Bad Homburg Open will be celebrating its fifth edition this year and its second straight edition as a WTA 500 event "The tournament was a project of the heart for me from the outset," Kerber said. "I know what the players need. Some work will be awaiting me." Kerber has had a storied history with the tournament. She came into the inaugural edition as a tournament ambassador in 2021, and promptly went on to win the title over Katerina Siniakova that year -- the 13th of her 14 career WTA singles titles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bad Homburg Open (@badhomburgopen) Caroline Garcia (2022) and Siniakova (2023) have joined the list of Bad Homburg champions Diana Shnaider won one of her four 2024 titles at the event Kerber's glittering playing career, which includes three Grand Slam singles titles and 34 weeks at World No. 1, came to an end with an excellent run to the quarterfinals at last year's Olympic Games in Paris before losing to eventual champion Zheng Qinwen Kerber had previously been an Olympic silver medalist at Rio 2016 Kerber has even more to look forward to in 2025: she announced her second pregnancy earlier this month Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 5 May 2025 22:39:51 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on November 2nd Jill was born in July of 1950 to the proud parents of William Jr Jill attended Union Grove Elementary School Jill followed the path of education like her father completing coursework at Racine-Kenosha Teacher’s College Jill was a proud educator at Raymond Elementary School Jill was a substitute teacher in the 80’s know she was profoundly serious about her family In the late to mid-80’s Rich and Jill embarked on a wonderful journey of Coca-Cola memorabilia collecting This hobby afforded them vast extended family of friends throughout the United States and abroad Rich and Jill belonged to local and national chapters dedicated to Coca-Cola collecting where she was actively involved and instrumental in the organization of the local membership and conventions.  Jill’s love for bringing people together included hosting friends for her famous hors d’ oeuvres and cocktails a legendary “Coke Club Picnic” an extended family and friends Christmas party in the basement on 12th Street and attending her proud Class of 1968 Broncos reunions despite her distance from the local area she celebrated 50 years of marriage to Rich with a once in a lifetime land and cruise vacation in Hawaii with family and friends the Packer’s Shareholder Meeting at Lambeau with a cousin a trip to the Escanaba Casino with Rich to see the Legends music concert a National Coca-Cola Collectors Convention in Iowa where she was able to catch up with friends from all over the country as well as a state Coca-Cola convention in Minnesota she traveled back to Union Grove to see her niece get married on the go to see friends and be with the people she loved her brother William Michael (Diana) Homburg The stories of Christmas with Jill have inspired us to host a Christmas Celebration of Life This celebration will be held on December 18th at County Line Hall located at 103 200th Avenue in Union Grove the family will be organizing and collecting toys for the Racine/Kenosha County Toys for Tots program in honor of Jill If you would like instead to make a monetary donation to the Ruzicka-Homburg Memorial Scholarship fund for teachers in Jill’s name please make checks can be made payable to: Ruzicka-Homburg Memorial Scholarship and forward to her son This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here When the late-year chill settles over Germany it’s a pleasure to find a cozy spot to enjoy a satisfying breakfast or lunch about a 25-minute drive west of Ramstein Air Base Ennie’s Deli and More offers that in an ambiance enhanced by a faux fireplace wood-paneled walls and a comfortable hum of chatter Ennie’s menu changes with the season; one of the current standout dishes is a pretzel bagel piled high with lettuce It’s savory and creamy without overwhelming the palate A tangy side of red cabbage added a welcome burst of acidity The “three types of pancakes” offered a twist on a breakfast classic cherries and a scattering of chocolate biscuit crunch Patrons who are sensitive to gluten are in luck as many meals at Ennie’s are offered in a slightly more expensive gluten-free version A colleague who recently joined me for breakfast was familiar with Ennie’s thanks to the Find Me Gluten Free app which has a pair of five-star ratings for the restaurant He went with one reviewer’s recommendation of the sweet French toast almond yogurt and a mango smoothie with cashew There was no need to add anything to the rice-and-buckwheat French toast because it came dusted in powdered sugar and with syrup embedded The sweetness level was spot-on and the bread maintained its firmness While the yogurt wasn’t as flavorful as expected he enjoyed both the bacon and the smoothie A year-round Ennie’s favorite is avocado bread It starts with a slice of dense multigrain bread spread generously with cream cheese and topped with thin avocado slices and black-and-white sesame seeds An almost comically large mound of arugula crowns the dish its peppery bite complementing the creamy avocado A small pot of pickled cucumbers and peppers comes on the side Ennie’s Rose breakfast is served on an eye-catching three-tiered platter This vegetarian option includes a brown bread roll a soft-boiled egg and a small pot of chocolate muesli with organic yogurt and fresh fruit a fruity red spread and a house-made hazelnut spread Meat eaters can opt for a version with salami and ham there is a snack menu featuring fresh waffles from 1 p.m including roasted matcha chai and various lattes I took home two slices of carrot cake after one of my recent visits while its cream cheese frosting added richness the outdoor courtyard provides additional seating as I’m sure the al fresco experience will be different Hours: Monday-Wednesday closed; Thursday and Friday The kitchen closes daily at 1 p.m.; on Saturday and Sunday there is a small snack menu from 1 p.m.-4 p.m 8.20 euros; rose breakfast and equivalent with meat 15.50 euros; lattes between 4.20 euros and 5.70 euros According to the recent Hyundai Mobility Study Gen Z views and engages with mobility in a new way this generation prioritises sustainability while seeking affordable and practical transportation solutions with their first major transition often happening when they begin university With a history of collaborating with educational institutions Hyundai Motor Europe has partnered with accadis Hochschule in Bad Homburg to embrace this shift They are working together to support Gen Z at every step of their education and future careers as well as exploring technology and innovation in unexpected ways that still align with their interests they are shaping the future by helping students pursue their ambitions and make a positive impact on the world To mark the start of the new academic year Hyundai and accadis Hochschule joined forces for a surprise orientation week party on 9 October that reflected the values and lifestyle of Gen Z the event highlighted the partnership’s commitment to inspiring the next generation and supporting their lifestyle and interests Following the official orientation programme 220 new students pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees gathered for the party carrying everything needed for the celebration the event reflects how society gravitates more toward innovations that foster connection and community A key highlight of the party was the DJ set powered by INSTER’s Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology V2L effectively turns cars into power banks on wheels for powering electronics and other devices for travelling and leisure This marks the first time that an EV has been used to power a university-affiliated event in Germany a renowned name in the electronic music scene brought the spirit of 1990s off-grid parties to life with his blend of deep house and techno His performance echoed the spontaneity and underground vibes of those iconic parties The INSTERoom was another standout feature showcasing INSTER’s spacious and versatile interior The boot was transformed into a mobile dorm room – the smallest living space illustrating how the model supports the student lifestyle by offering the possibility to take their personalised space wherever they go The installation resonated with students’ love for freedom and flexibility while leaning into Gen Z’s trend of reducing material possessions accadis Hochschule has a tradition of supporting students in both their academic and personal development preparing them for their careers through partnerships with leading companies This history of collaboration includes past exchanges with Hyundai and their ongoing partnership highlights a shared commitment to empowering the next generation accadis Hochschule and Hyundai provide students with opportunities to develop their skills while offering the freedom to explore their interests and talents Hyundai INSTER has been honored with the title of 2025 World Electric Vehicle Hyundai Motor Company continues to push the boundaries of automotive design with the unveiling of its visionary design concept car With the market introduction of the new INSTER Hyundai is bolstering its presence in the all-electric small SUV segment Executive & Internal Communications Expert Corporate & Brand Communications Expert © Copyright 2025 Hyundai Motor Company We use cookies for analysing our own services and to show ads which are relevant for you based on your browsing habits. 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The Hologic WTA Tour grass swing sticks around in Germany for the Bad Homburg Open powered by Solarwatt one of two WTA 500 grass-court tournaments this coming week Bad Homburg is one of the newest key stops on tour with its inaugural edition taking place in 2021 After spending its first three years as a WTA 250 event the Bad Homburg Open will be a WTA 500 event for the first time in 2024 Maria Sakkari and Libema Open champion Liudmila Samsonova top the field Here are more facts and figures you need to know about the 2024 Rothesay International: Bad Homburg features an early start to the week with main-draw action kicking off on Sunday The tournament runs seven days through Saturday There is only one round of qualifying and it will take place on Saturday The doubles final will take place after the singles final on Saturday The main draw will hold 32 players (no first-round byes) including four wild cards and four qualifiers The doubles main-draw field consists of 16 teams The Slazenger Wimbledon ball will be used at the event The full main draw can be found here on the WTA website Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic won last year's singles title Siniakova was previously the runner-up to Angelique Kerber at the inaugural edition in 2021 Last year's doubles title went to Ingrid Martins and Lidziya Marozava they defeated Eri Hozumi and Monica Niculescu 6-0 Maria SakkariRanking: 92024 WTA Tour-level W-L: 19-11Career Bad Homburg main-draw record: First appearance Liudmila SamsonovaRanking: 152024 WTA Tour-level W-L: 15-142024 WTA singles titles: 1Career Bad Homburg main-draw record: 2-2 (Best result: 2023 quarterfinals) Emma NavarroRanking: 172024 WTA Tour-level W-L: 26-132024 WTA singles titles: 1Career Bad Homburg main-draw record: 3-1 (Best result: 2023 semifinals) Die Trainingscourts sind bereits gut besucht! Die Bad Homburg Open powered by Solarwatt rücken immer näher! 👀 pic.twitter.com/7Sup1zXy4l Beatriz Haddad MaiaRanking: 182024 WTA Tour-level W-L: 14-15Career Bad Homburg main-draw record: First appearance Victoria Azarenka (withdrawn)Azarenka withdrew from the tournament on Sunday due to illness Ekaterina AlexandrovaRanking: 202024 WTA Tour-level W-L: 17-16Career Bad Homburg main-draw record: First appearance Elina SvitolinaRanking: 212024 WTA Tour-level W-L: 17-10Career Bad Homburg main-draw record: First appearance Mirra AndreevaRanking: 232024 WTA Tour-level W-L: 17-8Career Bad Homburg main-draw record: First appearance Main-draw wild cards have gone to former World No.1 Wozniacki former World No.2 Paula Badosa and current German No.1 Tatjana Maria The former Bad Homburg champions in the field are Kerber (2021) who entered via her protected ranking following maternity leave Eine gut gelaunte Turnierbotschafterin hat heute ihre erste Trainingseinheit absolviert ✅ pic.twitter.com/5wAhF61Wga Champion: 500 points/€123,480Finalist: 325 points/€76,225Semifinals: 195 points/€44,526Quarterfinals: 108 points/ €23,445Second round: 60 points/€12,625First round: 1 point/€8,825 Here's a look at the champions and finalists from last year's Hologic WTA Tour grass-court events: Jodie Burrage‘s-Hertogenbosch (WTA 250): Ekaterina Alexandrova d Donna VekicBirmingham (WTA 250): Jelena Ostapenko d Daria KasatkinaBad Homburg (WTA 250 last year; WTA 500 this year): Katerina Siniakova d Wimbledon (Grand Slam): Marketa Vondrousova d Come back closer to the match starting time for the WTA insider live blog World No.19 Emma Navarro advanced to her fifth semifinal of the season after defeating former No.1 Caroline Wozniacki by injury retirement at the Bad Homburg Open Bad Homburg: Scores | Draws | Order of play Navarro trailed by a break in the opening set and served down 5-3 when Wozniacki slipped and fell on game point while chasing down a drop shot Wozniacki held serve to close out the set at 6-4 but won just one more game in the match and retired with a left knee injury at 4-6 Navarro is into the second grass-court semifinal of her career having made her first last year in Bad Homburg the rising American has defeated Jaqueline Cristian and Peyton Stearns before facing down Wozniacki in the quarterfinals Wozniacki earned her first grass-court match-win since 2019 this week by defeating No.21 Elina Svitolina in the first round and she followed up with a 1-hour and 24-minute victory over No.36 Veronika Kudermetova She has been granted a main-draw wild card at Wimbledon Get well soon, @CaroWozniacki 💜Emma Navarro advances to the semifinals after Wozniacki retires due to injury.Final score: 4-6, 6-1 1-0. #BHO24 pic.twitter.com/UidKIX8aM2 Navarro will face Diana Shnaider for a spot in the final Shnaider advanced to her first grass-court semifinal after defeating former No.2 Paula Badosa 6-4 Bad Homburg will be her second tour-level semifinal of the season Donna Vekic advanced to the semifinals after receiving a walkover from defending champion Katerina Siniakova The Czech was forced out of the tournament by a left hip injury Twenty-year-old Diana Shnaider captured her second title of 2024 and of her Hologic WTA Tour career on Sunday at the Bad Homburg Open powered by Solarwatt with a 6-3 adds to a season in which she won her first tour-level singles title at Hua Hin in February and makes her the sixth -- and youngest -- player to win multiple singles titles on tour this year three-time champions Elena Rybakina and Jelena Ostapenko and other two-time winners Danielle Collins and Katie Boulter Having already entered the tournament at a career-high ranking of No.47 Shnaider will rise to No.30 in Monday's edition of the PIF WTA Rankings after a week that also saw her beat three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber Australian Open semifinalist Dayana Yastremska she was barely inside the Top 100 at No.98 I managed to play one of the best weeks of my life so I hope I will just keep going like this," Shnaider said afterwards The biggest title of her life 🏆Diana Shnaider picks up her first WTA 500 title in Bad Homburg!#BHO24 pic.twitter.com/217nnGr6B1 A high-quality final saw both players hit more winners than unforced errors efficiency on break points proved crucial: Shnaider converted four of her six chances and saved 10 of the whopping 13 chances Vekic had against her -- allowing her to win the match despite winning six fewer total points Clutch play helped Shnaider take a one set lead as she held serve in a seven-deuce game for 5-2 -- saving two break points along the way she saved a staggering seven more break points across nine deuces and eventually wrapped up the set on her fourth set point A message from your champion 😎Diana Shnaider | #BHO24 pic.twitter.com/1CmTyecSi1 Shnaider hit 31 winners -- plus nine aces -- to 20 unforced errors while Vekic wrapped up with 40 winners and 21 unforced errors Shnaider is the first player younger than age 21 to win a grass-court singles title since Sofia Kenin in Mallorca five years ago The doubles final was also decided in three sets and No.1 seeds Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Ellen Perez rallied from a set down to defeat Chan Hao-ching and Veronika Kudermetova The American and Aussie duo picked up their third title together They previously triumphed in San Diego in March which broke a 10-match losing streak for Melichar-Martinez in WTA finals -- eight of which were with Perez No.49 Donna Vekic celebrated her 28th birthday at the Bad Homburg Open by defeating Viktoriya Tomova 6-0 The victory put Vekic into her fifth career grass-court final and first on any surface this season "I think in tennis when you win the first set 6-0 it's sometimes a curse because the second set is almost never going to be the same," Vekic said "She's a great player and she made me work for it in the end." Tomova engineered a stunning comeback to defeat Anna Blinkova 2-6 who bested Taylor Townsend to earn her main-draw spot saved five match points against Blinkova to set up her showdown with Vekic But Tomova's quarterfinal efforts took their toll on Friday Vekic raced through the first eight games of the match before Tomova got on the board in the second set Vekic outlasting Tomova in a crucial point at 6-6 before closing out the win one point later a proud mom 💜@DonnaVekic | #BHO24 pic.twitter.com/aZYBbISxNN Looking to win her fifth Hologic WTA Tour title and second on grass Vekic will face No.47 Diana Shnaider on Saturday The talented 20-year-old came from a break down in the final set to defeat No.3 seed Emma Navarro 7-5 The victory improved Shnaider's record to 2-0 over 19th-ranked Navarro The match was one of comebacks by Shnaider who was playing her first career semifinal on grass After trailing Navarro 3-1 in the first set Shnaider's powerful forehand took over and the 20-year-old overpowered Navarro to take the first set 7-5 Navarro bounced back to force a deciding set and once again led Shnaider by an early break Shnaider took a medical timeout to address a neck issue and came out firing Shnaider raced off the last four games to seal her spot in the final This work, German doctor who strengthened host-nation medical partnership with LRMC retires, by Robert Helton, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright. , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved Former No.1 Caroline Wozniacki snuffed out a comeback attempt from Elina Svitolina to win 6-3 7-5 in the first round of the Bad Homburg Open The victory is Wozniacki's first on a grass court since 2019 Wimbledon Bad Homburg: Scores | Draws | Order of play Wozniacki will face Veronika Kudermetova in the second round Kudermetova opened her tournament with a 3-6 In a match that was suspended overnight due to light Wozniacki came from a break down in the final set to seal her second win in seven tries against Svitolina 2-1 when the match was called on Monday evening Wozniacki required an off-court medical timeout after falling in the third game of the final set Mom on a mission 🕵️‍♀️@CaroWozniacki fights her way into the second round after an incredible match against fellow tour mom Svitolina!#BHO24 pic.twitter.com/QdqGEeFCQo and then court got a little bit slippery and I unfortunately fell," Wozniacki said on court "But after a good night's sleep and some treatment I felt pretty decent today It was just about getting my body moving and getting aggressive." Svitolina led 3-1 in the final frame before Wozniacki stormed back to win four consecutive games to lead 5-3 Wozniacki was broken while serving for the win at 5-3 but bounced back to break Svitolina for the seventh and final time to close out her first victory since Charleston Wozniacki finished with 29 winners and 34 unforced errors Svitolina struck 33 winners and 40 unforced errors First grass win of the season for @CaroWozniacki 👏👏@SAP powers WTA statistics ➡️ https://t.co/fguksyyAll pic.twitter.com/clAUYxGQ1f There were contrasting fortunes for two Grand Slam champions on Monday at the Bad Homburg Open powered by Solarwatt as Angelique Kerber was beaten in straight sets by Diana Shnaider -- but Caroline Wozniacki will play on into Tuesday after her first-round match against Elina Svitolina was suspended due to darkness Wozniacki needed to take an off-court medical timeout after taking a tumble on the grass-court surface in Svitolina's 1-1 service game Svitolina had previously extended the match in a second set that lasted nearly twice as long as the first after her 4-1 lead evaporated The first set saw five combined breaks of serve The first-round match is the second meeting between the two former Top 10 players and two of the Hologic WTA Tour's touring moms this year after Svitolina won in straight sets in Auckland in January The match will resume second on Center Court after Veronika Kudermetova and Diane Parry play their first-round match Play has been suspended at the #BHO24 for the evening due to darkness. pic.twitter.com/ym5MsRnfHO Before Svitolina and Wozniacki took the court, Shnaider toppled former champion Kerber 7-5, 6-3 in the German's first match in Bad Homburg since 2022.  Shnaider, a quarterfinalist last week in Birmingham, converted on her fourth set point to win the opening set -- having led 5-3 only to be pegged back to 5-5. She later won the last three games of the match, as her offensive tennis proved TK. She hit 31 winners to 16 unforced errors in 1 hour and 18 minutes on court. Shnaider will next face Australian Open semifinalist Dayana Yastremska, who upset No.8 seed and Roland Garros semifinalist Mirra Andreeva on Sunday. The loss drops Kerber to 7-13 this season in her return from maternity leave. The former World No.1 is just 1-5 since reaching the fourth round of Indian Wells in March, where she lost to Wozniacki. Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Purulia; Editing by Ken Ferris Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab Former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki had to retire from her quarterfinal match at the Bad Homburg Open on Thursday with a knee injury Wozniacki, 33, a wild-card entry, fell during the first set of her match against third-seeded American Emma Navarro and seemed to hurt her knee She also is a wild-card entrant at Wimbledon Spain's Paula Badosa, the former world No. 2 who is also a wild card at this event, struggled with double faults and lost 6-3, 7-6 (3) to Russian Diana Shnaider whose superior second serve helped carry her into the semifinals vs Croatia's Donna Vekic is also in the last four after receiving a walkover when Czech defending champion Katerina Siniakova pulled out due to a hip injury Vekic will next face Viktoriya Tomova, who beat Anna Blinkova 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 (9). Field Level Media contributed to this report. 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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. which topped market expectation on Tuesday aided by positive development across its businesses.Fresenius said it would propose a dividend of 1 euro per share for the 2024 financial year.($1 = 0.9528 euros)Additional Reporting by Patricia Weiss in Frankfurt; Editing by Varun H K and Milla Nissi it was only natural that Angelique Kerber wouldn't take long to find a new role on the professional circuit also leaving a great performance at the Olympics the German announced this Friday her new position as director at the WTA 500 in Bad Homburg a grass tournament held at the end of June And she did it with last-minute news: Iga Swiatek one of the best tennis players in the world they smile thinking about the growth the tournament can experience in the coming years .@AngeliqueKerber will be the new Sports Director of the Bad Homburg Open! As a former No. 1 and grass court specialist, she knows what the players need for a perfect Wimbledon preparation. With her experience and passion, she will further develop the tournament. 🌱🏆 pic.twitter.com/ojM4niBY9z The next chapter for @iga_swiatek at the Bad Homburg Open powered by Solarwatt! The world No. 2 is back in Bad Homburg and excited to see you there, ready to show what she's got! pic.twitter.com/Z3BJkbGrt6 This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Angelique Kerber encuentra trabajo: será directora de un torneo WTA Dubrovnikplatz – Dubrovnik Square was officially inaugurated today in the sister city of Bad Homburg attended by Dubrovnik’s Deputy Mayor Jelka Tepšić and Bad Homburg’s Mayor Alexander Hetjes The ceremony was also attended by Nikola Dobroslavić With this gesture, Bad Homburg honors its friendship with Dubrovnik which already has a park named after the German city "This friendship has lasted for over two decades proving the strong bond between our two cities We have always been proud to call you our friends and we are delighted to solidify this friendship permanently with this square," said Mayor Hetjes On behalf of Dubrovnik’s Mayor Mato Franković Deputy Mayor Tepšić expressed gratitude for the initiative "It is wonderful to see Dubrovnik’s name in a place filled with young people I hope our friendship will continue for generations to come strengthening our ties even further," said Tepšić Dubrovnikplatz is located near Accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg and Accadis International School Bad Homburg This new city square symbolically connects the Croatian and German communities and strengthens the relationship between the two cities The partnership was originally initiated by the late Olga Stoss whose legacy continues to unite the two communities including Deputy Mayor Jelka Tepšić Chairwoman of the City Council's International Cooperation Committee Katarina Doršner Honorary Citizen of Bad Homburg and Mayor’s Advisor Nikola Pavlović and Božo Burić representing the Dubrovnik Tourist Board also visited Olga Stoss’s final resting place to lay flowers and light a candle in her honor May 05, 2025 167 Times Travel May 05, 2025 465 Dubrovnik May 04, 2025 893 Croatia May 04, 2025 598 Opinion May 04, 2025 796 Croatia May 03, 2025 902 Dubrovnik May 03, 2025 1028 Croatia May 03, 2025 734 Dubrovnik May 03, 2025 713 Dubrovnik Put bana Josipa Jelacica 25, 20207, Brasina, Mlini. Volume 7 - 2020 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2020.580361 A Commentary on Estimating the effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions on COVID-19 in Europe as well as the enormous effect of the lockdown from 23 March growth factors were computed as dt/dt−1 Note that if daily deaths show exponential growth any moving average will also show exponential growth Flaxman et al. (p. 2) infer their estimate of the basic reproduction number from the initial growth of reported daily deaths. Figure 1B shows the actual growth of reported daily deaths the growth factors considered are defined as dt/dt−1 where dt represents the number of fatalities reported for day t Following the presumption of Flaxman et al we see the growth factors of daily deaths as a good empirical proxy that mirrors the development of the effective reproduction rate deaths follow infections after a long delay—a fact that is taken into account below We do not use this estimate because it was not available for Flaxman et al but note that taking account of the longer delay would even strengthen our point The argument of a delay of 23 days between infection and death can also be used in the opposite direction. With the growth rate of daily corona deaths falling since mid-March, the underlying growth rate of daily infections must have started receding in the second half of February, long before the problem was recognized and any measures were taken. The continuous decrease in the growth factor shown in Figure 1B even at dates before any NPI could have become effective corroborates the theoretical insight that R(t) falls automatically over time We have checked that the growth factors in the remaining 10 countries considered by Flaxman et al Our analysis does not answer the question whether the decrease of R(t) was due to a decreasing number of susceptible persons or to voluntary behavioral changes but it rules out the possibility that the decrease was caused by the general lockdown the only country in the dataset that refrained from strong measures but has lower corona deaths per capita than Belgium but with an effective reproduction number that declined in the usual fashion (Extended Data Figure 1) attribute the sudden decline in Sweden's R(t) on March 27 almost entirely to banning of public events to a NPI that they found ineffective in all other countries This inconsistency underlines our contention that the results of Flaxman et al The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest This manuscript has been released as a pre-print at advance (7) Complexity of the basic reproduction number (R0) CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Important concepts in mathematical modeling of infectious diseases An Introduction to Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Estimating the effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions on COVID-19 in Europe The incubation period of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from publicly reported confirmed cases: estimation and application Estimates of the severity of COVID-19 disease 6. Wood SN. Did COVID-19 Infections Decline Before UK Lockdown? Available online at: https://arxiv.org/abs/2005.02090 PubMed Abstract | Google Scholar Google Scholar Citation: Kuhbandner C and Homburg S (2020) Commentary: Estimating the effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions on COVID-19 in Europe Received: 05 July 2020; Accepted: 08 October 2020; Published: 05 November 2020 Copyright © 2020 Kuhbandner and Homburg. 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