Mainly youth affected by new corona infections

Among children, adolescents and young adults, the corona virus has spread particularly strongly in the past week. The information has been announced by the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES). According to the figures, the groups of 15- to 24-year-olds and five- to 14-year-olds are now ahead of all other age groups, with seven-day incidences of 209.9 and 202.3 per 100,000 inhabitants, respectively. A look at the infection figures in the previous week illustrates how much the virus has spread among young people within a week. In the seventh…

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2,324 new corona infections in Austria

From Wednesday to Thursday, there are 2,324 new Corona infections in Austria. This is less in comparison than yesterday (Wednesday), but in a 7-day comparison almost the same as last Thursday. There are also 27 new deaths related to Covid 19 infection. 21 new patients are on a normal ward in Austria’s hospitals. In return, eleven fewer patients in intensive care units. In addition, there are “only” 1,533 new recoveries this Thursday. This also means that the active cases increase to 21,792. The figures from the federal statesLower Austria: 522Vienna:…

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EU review for approval of Sputnik V vaccine begins

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is opening a fast-track review procedure for the Russian corona vaccine Sputnik V. The decision is based on results of laboratory tests and clinical trials in adults, the EMA said Thursday in Amsterdam. According to the studies, Sputnik V stimulates the formation of antibodies against the virus and could help protect against Covid-19. It is not yet clear when approval could be granted. EMA experts will evaluate the vaccine’s efficacy using the rapid “rolling review” process. In this process, test results are already being reviewed,…

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Almost 12,000 new infections in Germany, extends lockdown with relaxations

Health authorities reported 11,912 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 359 more deaths were recorded within 24 hours. This is according to today’s figures from the RKI. Exactly one week ago, the RKI had recorded 11,869 new infections and 385 new deaths within one day. The number of new infections reported within seven days per 100,000 inhabitants (seven-day incidence) was 64.7 across Germany this morning, according to the RKI – slightly higher than the previous day (64.0). Four weeks ago, on February…

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Everyone in Austria to be vaccinated by summer

On Wednesday, Health Minister Rudolf Anschober gave an update on Corona vaccinations. The statistical figures show that the states are vaccinating as specified in the vaccination schedule. To date, 695,000 vaccinations have already been recorded in the e-vaccination passport – with over seven million more to follow by summer. So far, residents and employees of nursing homes and homes for the elderly in particular have been almost completely vaccinated – as stipulated in the vaccination plan. In the coming weeks and months, the federal government’s vaccination campaign is now expected…

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New penalties: meeting with 4 people is now considered as “event”

In the night to Thursday, the Ministry of Health has sent a new amendment to the law in review (until March 9), which turns many regulations in the Corona measures. Teachers, Kindergarten employees and administrative offices have the freedom of choice – either a Corona test or the use of FFP2 mask. In the future, they will be required to take a Corona test. But action will also be taken against illegal parties. Until now, the controls – whether in public or private areas – were directed against the “confluence…

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Latest Corona numbers: More than 2,500 new infections

On Wednesday, 2,553 new infections were reported in the last 24 hours. There were also 20 deaths in one day. There were 29 fewer patients registered in the normal ward. 17 more Corona patients had to be transferred to intensive care units. So far, there have been 465,322 positive test results in Austria. As of today (March 3, 2021, 9:30 a.m.), 8,625 people across Austria have died as a result of the Corona virus and 435,669 have recovered. Currently, 1,415 people are receiving hospital care due to Corona virus. Of…

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More than 9000 new infections and 418 new deaths in Germany

Health offices in Germany have reported 9019 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day – more than 1000 more than exactly one week ago. This is according to figures released by the RKI on Wednesday. In addition, 418 more deaths were recorded within 24 hours. Exactly a week ago, the RKI had recorded 8007 new infections and 422 new deaths within one day. The data reflect the status of the RKI dashboard as of 5:35 a.m.; subsequent changes or additions are possible. According to the…

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Vienna: Start of vaccination for teaching and kindergarten staff

Coronavirus vaccination for teachers, after-school and kindergarten staff starts today in Vienna. Over the next three weeks, a total of about 35,000 people from this sector will receive their first vaccination shot. The large-scale campaign will be held at the Austria Center Vienna. At the vaccination appointment, proof of employment at a Viennese school, kindergarten or after-school care center must be provided on the spot. An informal confirmation from the employer is sufficient for this purpose. In addition to teachers of all school types, after-school care teachers and kindergarten staff,…

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