February 2021 Archives

Ice Age in Austria: -29.4 degrees at the Dachstein

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 admin

Vienna. Minus 29.4 Degrees, it was in the night to Saturday on the Dachstein (Styria). This is the lowest temperature measured so far this winter by the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics. At Sonnblick in Salzburg it was only 25.3 degrees. At low altitudes, however, the previous lowest values of this winter were not undercut for the time being: Minus 24.2 degrees were already measured on January 11 in St. Jakob im Defereggental (East Tyrol), minus 23.5 in Lienz, also on January 11. Blue sky. However, it was still…

Large crowds in shopping centers and fashion stores after lockdown

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 admin

On the first Saturday after the end of the lockdown in Austria, there were sometimes long lines in front of stores, and shopping centers in particular were well attended. Fashion stores were particularly busy, offering discounts of up to 70 percent to Austrians eager to buy. The shopping streets were a little less busy due to the sub-zero temperatures. Shopping in all stores is possible again since MondayRetailers take positive stock after the end of the lockdownIn some clothing stores, customers had to plan for waiting times of an estimated…

Italy tightens entry rules for Austria

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 admin

Due to the spread of the CoV variant first detected in South Africa, Italy is tightening rules for entries from Austria. Travelers from Austria to Italy must undergo a coronavirus test and quarantine. This is provided for in a new decree issued by Health Minister Roberto Speranza. With this, Italy wants to limit the spread of the virus mutations. “The fight against the pandemic continues. Because of the spread of viral mutations, the utmost prudence is required,” Speranza wrote on Facebook today. The minister extended a decree banning Brazilians from…

How and why does a virus mutate?

February 13, 2021 admin

The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is mutating, and currently two variants in particular are being closely watched around the world: The British (B.1.1.7) and South African (B.1.351) variants. They are said to be significantly more contagious, and concerns are repeatedly expressed that vaccines may no longer be effective against certain mutations. It is perfectly normal for viruses to mutate. We asked exactly why this happens. How do viruses reproduce?Before you can understand mutation, you first have to understand how viruses replicate. “A virus, unlike bacteria, is not able to reproduce on its…

1,433 new infections in Austria

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 admin

Infection figures remained at a high level. From yesterday to today, 25 deaths were reported.As of Monday, the lockdown was relaxed in Austria. Too early, many virologists and experts warned. The infection figures were too high for that, they argued. SPÖ leader Pamela Rendi-Wagner would also have taken her time. The step was welcomed by the domestic economy. The conclusion of the domestic trade is satisfied after the first open week, although gastronomy and hotel business would be missing as frequency bringers, it was said. Vaccinations are “progressing well” –…

Press Release: BI readies implementation of revised travel restrictions

February 13, 2021 admin

13 February 2021 – MANILA, Philippines—Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente announced that they will be implementing the resolution of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) on expanding the list of foreigners allowed entry to the Philippines, starting February 16. In an advisory released by the BI yesterday, following IATF Resolution No. 98, beginning February 16, those with valid and existing visas who were not permitted to enter the country under the previous IATF resolutions are now allowed to enter. “Additional categories with…

8354 new Corona infections and 551 deaths

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 admin

Health offices in Germany have reported 8354 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 551 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours, according to figures released by the RKI on Saturday. The data reflect the status of the RKI dashboard as of 05:30, subsequent changes or additions are possible. On Saturday last week, the RKI had recorded 10,485 new infections and 689 new deaths within one day. The peak of 1244 newly reported deaths had been reached on January 14. The highest number…

Mega cold wave in Austria: temperature drops to almost -20 degrees

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 admin

Once again, temperatures drop to almost -20 degrees in the night to tomorrow. While it consistently blows polar air into our latitudes, it provides cloudless skies. This combination is predestined for bone-chilling cold, and it continues to have us firmly in its clammy grip. The good thing, however, is that the wind is dropping throughout Austria, which makes the dry air less cutting. Winter shows its best sideThis circumstance and the sunshine shining over large parts of the country today and especially tomorrow invite to winter walks like in a…

Vaccination likely to prevent transmission of Corona

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 admin

About 150 million people around the world have already been vaccinated against the coronavirus in recent weeks, “so there is now a very large body of experience,” says Markus Müller, rector of the Medical University of Vienna. Ursula Wiedermann-Schmidt, chairwoman of the national vaccination committee, is particularly pleased with new data on the vaccines. Because for all three vaccines that have been approved in Europe so far, these data show: the viral load is significantly reduced by vaccination. “So we can now say not only that everyone can be individually…