Month: May 2021

Germany registers 2682 new corona infections – incidence at 62.5

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The Robert Koch Institute reports 2682 new corona infections in Germany. The seven-day incidence drops to 62.5. 43 additional deaths were also registered. Health offices in Germany have reported 2682 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. This is according to figures from Monday morning, which reflect the status of the RKI dashboard as of 05:13. By comparison, a week ago the figure had been 5412 infections. The RKI gave the 7-day incidence on Monday morning with nationwide 62.5 (previous day: 64.5; previous week: 83.1).…

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Pope warns on Pentecost against falling into performance mindset

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On Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis urged the faithful and the Church not to fall into a performance mindset. Only those who entrust themselves to God will find themselves, the 84-year-old head of the Catholic Church said in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. This also applies to the church. However, it does not succeed if one gives priority to his projects, structures and reform plans. Pope Francis celebrated Mass at the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, that is why more people were able to attend. Several hundred faithful and cardinals…

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Five million vaccinated: Hungary relaxes measures

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Hungary is easing CoV precautions after the country passed the five million mark in first-time vaccinations yesterday. Mandatory open-air masking and nighttime exit restrictions have been scrapped. Mouth-to-nose protection must now only be worn in enclosed public spaces such as stores and public transport. However, tourist travel to Hungary is still generally not possible – except for people who have been vaccinated in a country whose vaccination certificates Hungary recognizes. Currently, these are Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, Turkey and Bahrain. Hungary’s government, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, does…

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High vaccine protection against Indian virus variant at Biontech and Astrazeneca

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The Corona vaccines from Pfizer/Biontech and Astrazeneca offer fairly high protection against disease with the B.1.617.2 variant of the virus, which first appeared in India, according to a study from the United Kingdom. After two vaccinations, the two preparations protect almost as effectively against corona disease caused by this variant as against that caused by the British variant B.1.1.7. British study on Pfizer/Biontech and AstrazenecaAccording to a study by the government agency Public Health England (PHE), Pfizer/Biontech’s vaccine protects against disease caused by B.1.617.2 with 88 percent effectiveness two weeks…

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504 Corona infections – 7-day incidence in Austria dropped below 50, 3.3 million vaccination carried out

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From Saturday to Sunday, there were 504 new Corona infections in Austria. Compared to Sunday of the previous week (673), the number again decreased significantly. On Sunday, this dropped the seven-day incidence back below the 50 mark – it was 48.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The province with the highest seven-day incidence is currently Tyrol with 72.9, followed by Vorarlberg, Upper Austria and Styria (72, 55.2 and 54.2, respectively). Carinthia (46.1), Vienna (43.7), Lower Austria (37), Burgenland (30.9) and Salzburg (24.9) follow. Currently, there are 7,945 active cases in Austria,…

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Pentecost: Birth of the Church

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The Catholic Church celebrates today the feast of Pentecost. Today marks the end of the 50-day Easter season. It also marks the origin of the Church. In Christianity, the Feast of Pentecost concludes the 50-day Easter season that begins with Easter Sunday, which is also referred to by the Greek term “pentekoste” (the fiftieth). The third largest feast in the church year commemorates the sending of the Holy Spirit to the apostles of Jesus. It also represents the “birthday” of the Church. Closely connected with the feast of Pentecost is…

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Fatigue syndrome – causes, symptoms, treatment.

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Currently, fatigue syndrome is often talked about, especially in connection with long covid, or the late effects of a corona infection. However, severe fatigue also occurs after other illnesses. The translation from French makes it clear what it is all about: “Fatigue” means tiredness. But those who are affected by fatigue syndrome need more than just a little rest. Symptoms of fatigue syndrome“Fatigue is defined as pathological exhaustion and exhaustibility that defies the usual recovery strategies,” explains Sabine Herzig, a specialist in neurology at the Day Clinic for Cognitive Neurology…

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Border controls with Czech Republic and Slovakia revoked

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Austria has lifted the temporary reintroduction of border controls with the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since January, the border with the neighboring countries had been controlled more intensively because of the high infection figures there. As of today, Saturday, this regulation has been lifted, the Interior Ministry announced early on Saturday. Controls of the Covid-19 entry regulation, however, remained in place. EU agrees on ‘green passport’ to facilitate travelMeanwhile, the Ministry of Health also clarified the Covid 19 entry regulation. As of Saturday, persons from a state with a low…

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India bans term “Indian variant”

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Amid global fears of the coronavirus mutant first discovered in India, New Delhi is taking action against the spread of the term “Indian variant” in online media: The Indian government asked platforms to delete all content containing the term “Indian variant.” Mutant B.1.617 has spread rapidly in India and is also ravaging neighboring countries. It has now been detected in 44 other countries. The order for deleting content with the term “Indian variant” came yesterday from India’s Ministry of Information and Technology. It said it was “completely wrong” for content…

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