Month: October 2020

AGES-Dashboard: Currently 13,670 active cases

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The number of active coronavirus cases in Austria is currently (as of 14.00 hrs today, 12 October 2020 ) 13,670 according to the figures of the AGES dashboard, which replaced the dashboard of the Ministry of Health on Tuesday last week. This was accompanied by a leap in the number of those currently infected, as around 2,000 convalescents had not yet been registered in the new system. In addition, new cases are no longer assigned to the time of registration, but to the date of laboratory diagnosis, which may have…

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Coronavirus can survive up to 28 days on cell phone displays

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Under laboratory conditions, the virus could still be detected on bank cards or cell phone displays almost a month later. On smooth surfaces such as cell phone displays and ATMs, the corona virus can survive up to 28 days under certain laboratory conditions. This is what the Australian science authority Csiro writes in the journal “Virology Journal”. The experiment was carried out in the dark, as direct sunlight can kill the virus quickly, according to studies. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) states that it is not aware…

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NATIONAL TEAM: Austria takes the lead with a 1-0 victory in Northern Ireland

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Franco Foda’s team only needs a good halftime to take the victory Austria’s national soccer team celebrated a well-deserved win against Northern Ireland on Sunday. In front of 600 spectators in Belfast’s Windsor Park, the ÖFB team won 1-0 thanks to a goal by Michael Gregoritsch (42nd) and thus took first place in their National League group. The Norwegians, who are equal on points, have the better goal difference, but lost the direct duel. The Austrians took the initiative right from the start, but for the time being remained without…

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What the new iPhone generation can do

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Because of Corona, Apple boss Tim Cook will not introduce the next iPhone generation on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 starting at 7 pm Vienna time. An insider from China, known as an unerringly accurate insider, has probably also revealed the last details of the upcoming Apple event. Expected are the basic models iPhone 12 Mini (5.4 inch display) and iPhone 12 (6.1 inch). Both are rumored to have dual cams and 5G. They will be available in black, white, red, blue and green and with 64 GB, 128 GB and…

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Election in Vienna: Ludwig wins his first election, total crash for the FPÖ and Strache

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The SPÖ (Social Democratic Party) defends the first place and even gained votes. The ÖVP is likely to double, also Greens and Neo’s are among the winners. SPÖ leader Ludwig can choose between three coalition partners. It was an evening with many winners: The SPÖ could defend the first place with gains, ÖVP, Greens and Neo’s gained. And even the FPÖ, despite massive losses still have a small reason to rejoice – namely, when the biggest opponent, Heinz-Christian Strache, fails to make it into the municipal council. SPÖ is clear…

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Physicians: Low risk of infection via eyes

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A coronavirus infection via the eyes is unlikely, but not impossible, according to German medical experts. For example, if one rubs one’s eyes with coronavirus-contaminated hands, “transmission to the nasal mucosa or the respiratory tract would be conceivable,” said Clemens Lange from the University Hospital in Freiburg at the annual congress of the German Ophthalmological Society (DOG). There are connections between the eyes and the nose in the head, such as tear ducts. However, in the current state of the study “there is nothing to suggest that we need to…

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Trump considers himself “immune” after CoV disease

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U.S. President Donald Trump is now “immune” to the coronavirus as a result of his Covid 19 disease. The immunity is like a “protective glow” for him, Trump said today in a telephone interview with Fox News. He feels “fantastic,” Trump said. The 74-year-old said he tested positive for the corona virus on October 1. Trump fell ill with Covid-19 and was therefore treated in a hospital for three days starting October 2. Experts assume that people are immune after surviving a CoV infection. For how long, however, is still…

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Slovakia makes masks compulsory outdoors

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Slovakia is intensifying its measures in the fight against the corona virus. A mouth and nose cover must be worn outdoors from Thursday onwards, as announced by the crisis management team in Bratislava. Pull the emergency brake, said head of government Igor Matovic today, according to the agency TASR. Restaurants will only be allowed to sell take-away food from Thursday, gyms, swimming pools and saunas will be completely closed. Grocery stores and drugstores must reserve part of their opening hours for seniors. All major events will be prohibited. The competitions…

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896 new infections on Sunday!

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Vienna had the highest number of new cases (295). So far, there have been 55,319 positive test results in Austria. As of today (October 11, 2020, 09:30 a.m.), 851 people throughout Austria have died as a result of the corona virus and 43,448 have recovered. At present, 527 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the corona virus and 96 of these patients are in intensive care units. The new infections are divided among the provinces of Austria as follows:Burgenland: 32Carinthia: 48Lower Austria: 34Upper Austria: 179Salzburg: 96Styria: 49Tyrol: 134Vorarlberg: 29Vienna:…

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