April 2021 Archives

Austria ushers in phase 3 of vaccination plan this week

April 19, 2021 admin

In Austria, the 3rd phase in the implementation of the national vaccination plan is starting. While the vaccination schedule initially included nursing home residents, clinical staff, those over 85 years of age and then the target group of those over 65 years of age, the new vaccination phase can already begin this week in some provinces with preparations for vaccination and invitations to those under 65 years of age. Specifically, this concerns the provinces of Vorarlberg, Tyrol and Burgenland. Two million initial vaccinations by the beginning of next weekThe Austrian…

23 Corona infections despite vaccination: no severe effects

April 18, 2021April 18, 2021 admin

The Austrian Press Agency (APA) reports that according to the Steiermärkische Krankeanstaltengesellschaft (KAGes), figures on infections despite immunization have been collected since Corona vaccinations began. According to Klaus Vander, medical director from the Institute for Hospital Hygiene and Microbiology, 23 Covid 19 infections have been detected among the approximately 13,900 vaccinated employees. “This was to be expected,” he told APA, because vaccination does not offer 100 percent protection. 0.16 percent of those vaccinated were infected with coronavirusThe figures collected are as of April 14, and the 23 infections mean that…

Snow comes to Austria once again

April 18, 2021April 18, 2021 admin

The weather in Austria remains uncomfortable in the coming days. But the current forecast gives hope for improvement. Today, Sunday, the sun is most likely to appear in East Tyrol and Upper Carinthia, otherwise a mostly dense cloud cover will prevail from early morning. In the central Northern Alps the day will start unsettled, later a few weak rain showers are also possible in the southern mountains. The snow line will rise from about 800 to 1200 m during the day. In the lowlands it will remain mostly dry. Moderate…

2,076 new infections in Austria

April 18, 2021April 18, 2021 admin

Infection numbers remain stable. 28 more deaths reported from yesterday to today. The seven-day incidence rate is falling: on Friday, it was below 200 for the first time in weeks, and yesterday it dropped again significantly to 186.4 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The number of intensive care patients, meanwhile, has declined only slightly – the situation remains tense, especially in hospitals in the east of the country. Nevertheless, Burgenland’s governor Hans-Peter Doskozil has decided to end the hard lockdown and take opening steps – much to the displeasure of his…

RKI registers 19,185 new Corona infections and 67 new deaths

April 18, 2021April 18, 2021 admin

Germany – 18.04.2021 – Health departments in Germany have reported 19,185 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 67 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours. That’s according to RKI figures from Sunday morning, which reflect the status of the RKI dashboard as of 5:40 a.m. Subsequent changes or additions by the RKI are possible. On Sunday, RKI-reported case counts are usually lower, in part because less testing is done on weekends. On Sunday a week ago, the RKI had recorded 17,855 new…

Herbs have poisonous doubles

April 18, 2021April 18, 2021 admin

A family in Carinthia harvested poisonous – an onion-like herbal plant and used this to prepare a wild herb soup. Luckily, the family had timely identitied the harvested herbs as the known poisonous daffodils. Experts warn of dangerous doppelgängers that look confusingly similar to edible plants. When the green begins to sprout again on meadows and in forests after a long winter, many are already looking forward to wild garlic pesto, nettle spinach and other dishes made from wild herbs. But as an incident in Carinthia has just shown, caution…

Prince Philip laid to rest at Windsor Castle

April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 admin

04/17/2021 5:14 pm – In a small circle and yet under the eyes of the world public, the British royals have carried Prince Consort Philip to the grave. The royal family bids farewell to Prince Philip. Queen Elizabeth II and members of the Royal Family followed the coffin of the Prince Consort to the funeral service at Windsor Castle.Nationwide, people remembered the Duke of Edinburgh, as Philip is known in the United Kingdom, with a minute’s silence. The royal residence Windsor was widely cordoned off. Snipers posted themselves on house…

2,048 new infections in Austria

April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 admin

“The goal that we can return to normality in the summer is not just a goal, it will become a reality very soon.” At yesterday’s Corona Summit, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz expressed confidence that the Corona pandemic would soon be overcome. In all areas – culture, sports, gastronomy and tourism – openings are to take place before the end of May – a “vaccine turbo” makes this possible. All opening steps will be taken “cautiously”. With 2,416 new infections were reported yesterday – less than the average of the past week…

Vaccinations: Vienna works on pre-notification concept for mentally ill patients

April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 admin

Vienna will also vaccinate younger Corona risk patients starting Monday. Persons with mental illnesses are now also to have their turn. Meanwhile, 63,000 appointments have already been activated for this group. This includes people suffering from asthma or diabetes, for example. People with mental illnesses are now also to have their turn. They can now be pre-registered. A corresponding category in the Vienna Immunization Service has been available since Friday afternoon. Vaccination preregistrations for mentally ill should be made possible“We are trying to find a solution,” stressed a spokesman for…