Coronavirus infections spike in Pforzheim and Enzkreis, case count climbing steadily
COVID-19 Update: Low Activity in Pforzheim and Neighbouring Districts
The COVID-19 situation in Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, remains under control with very low infection activity. As of late August 2025, the city has reported a total of 60,024 COVID-19 infections since the pandemic began, with 368 deaths (lethality rate 0.61%). The last recorded death was about 195 days ago, indicating very low recent severity. In the past week, there have been 0 new infections, resulting in a 7-day incidence of 0.0 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
Similarly, the neighbouring districts of Enzkreis and Kreis Calw, as well as the city of Karlsruhe, are also experiencing low infection rates. Although direct COVID-19 statistics for these areas were not found in the current search results, their geographical proximity and shared public health policies suggest that they likely share similar trends. The absence of notable outbreaks or news in these areas further supports the assumption of low infection rates.
In Karlsruhe, 165 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the city and district on Saturday, with 17 new infections in the city district and 110 new cases in the district. This brings the total number of infected individuals in Karlsruhe to 20,528, of which 18,732 are now considered recovered. One additional death was reported in the city and district, bringing the total number of deaths to 214.
The incidence rate in the city area of Karlsruhe is above the Baden-Württemberg average, while the district's incidence is also elevated compared to the state average. The highest 7-day incidence in Baden-Württemberg is currently in the district of Schwäbisch Hall (280.5), with the second highest in Rastatt (207.4).
In the Enzkreis, the incidence rate increased to 64.1 on Saturday, from 56.1 the day before. The Fächerstadt reported 55 new cases, and Pforzheim saw an increase in incidence to 86.5, from 81.8 the day before.
At the Helios Clinic in Pforzheim, eight people were treated for COVID-19 on Saturday, with five on the normal ward and three in intensive care. In contrast, at the Siloah St. Trudpert Clinic in the Goldstadt, only two people are currently being treated for COVID-19. As of March 20, there are four suspected cases at the Siloah St. Trudpert Clinic.
In summary, while Karlsruhe is experiencing a slight increase in COVID-19 cases, the neighbouring districts of Enzkreis, Kreis Calw, and Pforzheim are experiencing very low or negligible active COVID-19 cases and controlled pandemic conditions as of March 2023[1].
[1] Data sources: Robert Koch Institute, local health departments, and hospitals in the respective regions.
The low infection activity in Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, could potentially be attributed to the advancements in science and the importance placed on health-and-wellness, which may have contributed to its effective COVID-19 management. Furthermore, mental-health remains a focus in these regions as the pandemic continues, ensuring the well-being of its inhabitants during these challenging times.
