23 March 2021 Archives

New drug effective against covid-19

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A drug combination is effective against coronavirus, according to new study data from Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche. An antibody cocktail of Casirivimab and Imdevimab reduced hospitalizations and deaths by about 70 percent, Roche reported. In addition, the therapy developed by Regeneron led to a four-day reduction in the duration of symptoms, it said. The study results would be submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The cocktail of casirivimab and imdevimab also met all key secondary endpoints in the study, called Regn-cov…

Austria: Half of new infections due to British Corona variant

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In Austria, the British variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (B.1.1.7) was confirmed for the first time in four people on January 3, according to the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES). In the meantime, this mutation has spread widely and is responsible for almost half of the new infections in Austria due to its easier infection. However, according to the AGES variant report, there has recently been a decrease from 61.2 to 48.3 percent. B.1.1.7 accounted for the majority of infectionsIn calendar week 9 (February 28 to March 6),…

Fix. Corona rules in Vienna to be tightened up

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The two provinces Lower Austria and Burgenland and the city of Vienna will discuss Tuesday evening with Health Minister Rudolf Anschober (Greens) the next steps in the fight against the corona virus – and probably extend the Corona restrictions. According to Mayor Michael Ludwig, this is also happening “because we are currently in a more difficult situation in the eastern region compared to other federal states.” Vienna’s city chief also clarified, “But that was exactly the opposite a few weeks ago.” “We are preparing proposals during the course of the…

Corona disease on the rise under the age of 25

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Corona virus is increasingly becoming a problem for children, adolescents and young adults under the age of 25, according to recent figures from AGES. Figures from the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) for calendar week eleven (March 15-21) show that nearly 30 percent of the total 21,880 people infected with coronavirus last week were under the age of 25. About 30 percent of those newly infected not yet 25 years oldMeanwhile, 15- to 24-year-olds and five- to 14-year-olds also have by far the highest seven-day incidences of any…

Corona explosion! Situation remains tense in Austria

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Austria continues to not get a grip on the coronavirus. Over 3,400 new cases have been added in the last 24. The corona situation in Austria remains tense! Although “only” 2,412 new infections had been reported in 24 hours on yesterday’s Monday, especially the drastic increase of Corona patients in intensive care units in the last few days is causing many experts great concern. And even one day after the Corona summit of the federal government with experts, the state governors and the opposition, there can be no talk of…

Is the Corona pandemic weakening this spring?

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In the warmer season, many are drawn outdoors. The risk of corona infection is lower in the fresh air than indoors. So does the virus take a break in the summer? Experts say it’s not that simple. When temperatures rise in spring, the risk of catching a cold decreases, and flu viruses also gradually disappear. But does the weather also have an influence on the coronavirus? Scientists believe that seasonal effects may well influence the covid 19 pathogen. How does that affect the pandemic? “The seasonality of viruses that are…

Germany tightens lockdown over Easter

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In view of rising CoV infection figures, Germany is going into its most severe lockdown over Easter since the pandemic began a year ago. From April 1 to April 5 inclusive, public, economic and private life is to be severely shut down. This was decided by German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) and the prime ministers of the states during the night. The lockdown will be extended overall until April 18. This was decided by Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) and the state premiers on Tuesday night, according to their decision paper.…

Covid-19 treatment at home: what doctors recommend

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More than 45,000 people are currently considered actively infected with SARS-Cov-2 in Austria. Most, 43,000, are not in the hospital but in home care. But those who have more severe symptoms should also start medicinal treatment of the disease at home – in consultation with their family doctor. Largely uncontroversial is blood thinning with heparin, but more controversial is treatment with cortisone. The use of a pulse oximeter to measure oxygen in the blood is also specifically recommended. Blood thinner usefulCovid-19 can initially cause tiny thromboses in the smallest vessels…

Measures/steps decided by the Federal government on Monday

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Soon to take place in the coming days: Michael Ludwig (SP, Vienna), Johanna Mikl-Leitner (VP, Lower Austria) and Hans Peter Doskozil (SP, Bgld.) will meet with Health Minister Anschober for an in-depth round. There is a separate “Eastern Summit” to work out measures to prevent an overload of intensive care capacities in Vienna. The city of Vienna, and provinces of Lower Austria and Burgenland will discuss their own measures with the Ministry of Health this week. The longed for Schanigarten (guest garden) opening by 27.3. must be postponed. Up to…