January 2021 Archives

AstraZeneca could supply less vaccine

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 admin

According to reports in several media citing the Ministry of Health, AstraZeneca could deliver less vaccine to the EU than originally planned. For Austria, this would mean that only 600,000 vaccine doses could be delivered in the first quarter instead of 2,000,000. For the time being, there was no official confirmation from the Ministry of Health or AstraZeneca. An EU decision on the approval of the AstraZeneca vaccine is expected on January 29. According to the insider information, domestic authorities were informed of this today after speaking with AstraZeneca representatives…

Virus mutation B.1.1.7. detected in 12 percent of the samples tested in Vienna

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 admin

539 positive samples from all over Vienna were examined by PCR for the presence of the mutations N501Y and Del69/70 specific for the virus mutation B.1.1.7. In 66 of the samples, these mutations could indeed be detected. “The proportion of the mutant variant in the positive samples is about 12 percent. This shows that B.1.1.7. has arrived in Austria. Since no systematic testing of the mutation has been carried out in Austria so far, it is unfortunately impossible to say how long this mutation of the Covid 19 virus has…

2,088 new infections, number of infected persons in Austria exceeded the 400,000 mark

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 admin

To date, there have been 401,886 positive test results in Austria. As of today (January 22, 2021, 09:30), 7,330 people across Austria have died as a result of Corona virus and 378,408 have recovered. Currently there are 1,914 persons are undergoing hospital treatment due to the corona virus, and 331 of the ill persons are in intensive care units. New infections since the last report are divided among theprovinces as follows: Burgenland: 33Carinthia: 131Lower Austria: 228Upper Austria: 249Salzburg: 696 (incl. late registrations; since yesterday 183)Styria: 218Tyrol: 142Vorarlberg: 71Vienna: 320 Source:…

Survey: already 60 % want to be vaccinated against Corona

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 admin

Since the start of vaccination, the willingness to be be vaccinated has grown. Now only enough vaccine is needed – then everything would be good. According to the latest Austrian Daily newspaper “ÖSTERREICH” survey (Research Affairs 1,000 interviews from 18-21 January, max. fluctuation 3.2%), the willingness of Austrians to be vaccinated is rising sharply. Almost needed value for herd immunityJust two weeks ago, 55% said they were “certain” or “likely” to be vaccinated. Currently, 38% are “sure” and another 22% are “more likely” to get the shot – a total…

New James Bond film postponed again

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 admin

The wait for the new James Bond film continues. The 007 makers announced that “No Time To Die” will not be released worldwide until October 8. The start of the agent thriller with Daniel Craig had already been postponed several times because of the ongoing pandemic. In many countries, movie theaters are currently closed. James Bond fans are now used to the wait. Originally, the premiere of “No Time to Die” should have already taken place in October 2019. Because of a change in the director’s chair – from Danny…

FFP2 masks should be worn only 2 hrs

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 admin

From Monday, the FFP2 masks are mandatory to use. The aggressive virus mutation from Great Britain presents Austria with new challenges: From Monday, therefore, the wearing of FFP2 masks in supermarkets, pharmacies and public transport is mandatory. This regulation is already causing quite a stir. On the one hand, there’s the price, and on the other, there’s the problem of breathing. If the mask is fitted correctly – i.e. tightly – the usually very dense fabric restricts the ability to breathe. This is one reason why the German Federal Institute…

Over 50,000 Corona deaths in Germany

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 admin

In Germany, more than 50,000 people have died in connection with the corona virus since the pandemic began. German health authorities reported 859 new deaths to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within 24 hours, the RKI announced Friday morning. This brought the total number of deaths to 50,642, up from 1,113 new deaths within 24 hours exactly a week ago. The peak of 1,244 new deaths had been reached on January 14. The RKI counts as Covid 19 deaths proven infected people who died directly from Corona and those with…

At least 3,244 people vaccinated with second dose

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 admin

More than 3,000 Austrians already received second dose of vaccination.In Austria, at least 3,244 people have been vaccinated with a second dose against Covid-19 up to and including Wednesday. This is according to figures from the electronic vaccination record available to APA. So many Viennese are already vaccinatedIn total, 106,195 vaccinations are listed there. That corresponds to about 70 percent of the vaccinated persons according to the data of the federal states. The Ministry of Social Affairs has not yet published these figures. The ministry informs on its homepage only…

Great demand for FFP2 masks

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 admin

The announcement by retailers to sell the FFP2 masks, which will be mandatory in the future, starting today at a price of 59 cents each has led to quite a run at Spar, Rewe (Billa, Merkur, Penny, Bipa, Adeg) and Hofer, the retail companies announced Thursday in response to an APA inquiry. Partially already sold out, it was said by Spar and Rewe. At the same time, it was reassured that enough masks had been ordered. Rewe had 5 million “Filtering Face Piece” masks of protection category 2 already with…