11 March 2021 Archives

New Corona rules now apply for 4 weeks

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The Ministry of Health has presented the amendment to the protective measures ordinance. With one exception, the entire regulation is to apply as early as March 15, once the National Parliament has given its blessing. The exception is that “re-sharpenings” in the professional area are to come into force from April 1 in order to ensure the necessary preparation time, it is said. The term “tightening up” refers to the fact that companies with 51 or more employees will need a mandatory Corona prevention concept from April 1. On the…

EU authority recommends Johnson & Johnson vaccination

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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) in Amsterdam has recommended the use of the Corona vaccine from U.S. manufacturer Johnson & Johnson. This means a fourth vaccine should soon be administered in the European Union. However, final approval must be granted by the EU Commission. Austria’s Health Ministry sees “tailwind” for domestic vaccination campaign. However, the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), which is responsible for the matter, has only recommended conditional approval of the vaccine – and that is for everyone 18 years of age and older.…

Consultation on how to proceed with AstraZeneca vaccine

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Now that Denmark has become the first EU country to temporarily stop vaccinations with the active ingredient from AstraZeneca, the further handling of the vaccine is also an issue in Austria. Previously, one death and two cases of illness were reported in Austria in temporal proximity to AZ vaccination; a causal link has not yet been proven. In the afternoon, the state health councils are scheduled to exchange information with the ministry. Home authorities consult with state health councilsThe provincial health councils and experts from the Ministry of Health and…

Third wave with dramatic consequences in Hungary

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The third wave of CoV in Hungary has had dramatic consequences. There has recently been a huge increase in the number of new infections and fatalities. According to the responsible authority, 8,312 new infections have been registered in the neighboring country with its approximately ten million inhabitants in the past 24 hours. 172 people died in connection with the virus. A tighter lockdown was imposed in Hungary from March 8 to March 22. The total number of fatalities increased to 16,497, and the number of actively infected to 128,408. 8,329…

Racism in the palace? This is what Prince William says

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Prince William has spoken out for the first time about Meghan’s accusations of racism. He defends the British royal family. The heir to the British throne, Prince William (38), has vehemently denied the accusations made by his sister-in-law Duchess Meghan (39) in the revelation interview last weekend. “We are not a racist family,” he stressed emphatically on Thursday while visiting a London school when asked by reporters. He has not yet spoken with his brother Prince Harry (36) about the Sussex talk, but will do so, he assures. Duchess Meghan…

Third Corona wave has already started in Germany

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More than 14,000 new infections were reported in Germany on Thursday. RKI President Lothar Wieler expressed “great concern” about the situation. A year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic, the Robert Koch Institute believes the third wave of Corona has begun in Germany. “We have very clear signs of this: The third wave has already started in Germany,” RKI President Lothar Wieler said in an interview with the UN Association of Journalists (ACANU) in Geneva. “I am very concerned.” The strict use of protective measures, such as…

Almost 3,000 new Corona infections in Austria

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Also on Thursday, the number of new infections increased again during the week. From Wednesday to Thursday, there are 2,997 new infections in Austria. Compared to Thursday of the previous week, there are 673 more infections. Thus, the 7-day incidence also increases significantly. The last time there was a similarly high value in Austria was December 9, 2020, with 2,932 new infections within 24 hours. In addition, there are 22 new deaths associated with Covid 19 infection. In hospitals, there are 23 fewer patients in normal wards, but 14 new…

Free rapid tests out of stock – when will further supplies arrive?

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The free Corona rapid tests handed out at pharmacies were completely sold out after only a few days. Supplies are already on the way. Since March 1, those interested have been able to get five free Corona self-tests from pharmacies – in theory, because the tests are out of stock . Supplies are already on the way. The only question is when it will arrive in Austria. “The first three million free rapid tests have been used up, and the second tranche of 4.5 million tests has not yet been…

Pope to celebrate Mass for PH 500 Years of Christianity

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Pope Francis waves from his window overlooking St. Peter’s Square during an Angelus address on Feb. 28, 2021. VATICAN MEDIA Pope Francis will lead the Filipino community in Italy in celebrating the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines, a Filipino priest based in Rome said. Scalabrinian Fr. Ricky Gente of the Filipino Chaplaincy in Rome said the celebration will be highlighted with a Mass to be officiated by Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica at 10:00 a.m. (5:00 p.m. in the Philippines) on March 14. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, prefect…