Month: May 2020

It is well known that face masks, which currently must be worn in designated public areas are not primarily intended to protect the wearer of the mouth and nose protection from infection. Rather, the aim is to prevent further proliferation of the virus. “As far as effectiveness is concerned, mouth-nose protection masks and visors are to be assessed in roughly the same way”, emphasizes Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Hutter, specialist for hygiene and microbiology from Vienna. However, if someone has to work longer with a mask, breathing is usually restricted, which…

World Weather Organization warns of hot summer: New records expected in the northern hemisphere Geneva – The World Weather Organization (WMO) warns of a heat summer in the northern hemisphere that could break records. Already in the early months of the year, everything pointed to 2020 being one of the hottest years since measurements began, WMO spokeswoman Clare Nullis said in Geneva. Cities and municipalities must now prepare to protect people – even if the coronavirus pandemic makes this more complicated. In other years, she said, people in overheated homes…

Now things are moving faster than expected – these regulations will come into force starting Friday, 29 May 2020 The Ministry of Health on Wednesday announced details of the relaxations, which can come into force next Friday in view of the continuing stable situation in the corona crisis in Austria. The concerned areas are the cultural and event sector, hobby sports and leisure activities, as well as tourism and the hotel industry. Working in teams or behind Plexiglas In principle, a clarification is made in the professional context with regard…

Wearing masks at high temperatures also involves risks. Doctors explain what you need to be aware of. The pandemic and the wearing of masks will keep us busy for even longer and will surely accompany us through the summer. People who are particularly sensitive to heat should pay attention to warning signals when wearing mouth and nose protection or other protective masks. In Canada – where the first heat wave is already underway in parts of the country – doctors are now urging caution. They advise against wearing masks outdoors…

According to the study, corona patients should no longer be contagious after eleven days, even if they still test positive. The Malaysian researchers’ findings could have an impact on future treatment and discharge policies in hospitals. Currently, patients may only be sent home with a negative corona test. The study, published by Singapore’s National Centre for Infectious Diseases and the Academy of Medicine, said that a coronavirus victim becomes contagious around two days before they begin developing symptoms. Patients are then able to transmit the bug for between seven and…

Many groups around the world are researching a vaccine. About a dozen of them are to be taken seriously. Those scientists who are working on a so-called messenger RNA are doing very well. The explanation: information is transported into the human body, causing it to build antigens itself. As a result, it also produces antibodies against the pathogen itself. Prof. Dr. Michael Kunze, a social health professional and vaccination expert, expects more targeted effects, fewer side effects and: “It is possible to produce larger quantities. This will be decisive! In…