Month: June 2021

153 new corona infections in Austria

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From Tuesday to Wednesday, there were 153 new infections in Austria. Compared to the previous week (366), this is a significant decrease of 213 cases. In addition, there are three new deaths related to Covid-19 infection. In addition, there are 461 new recovered cases, so the number of active cases also drops to 3,431. With 77,757 new PCR tests, the positive rate is 0.2 percent. The new infections in the federal statesVienna: 83Upper Austria: 29Lower Austria: 18Styria: 15Salzburg: 6Tyrol: 5Vorarlberg: 3Carinthia: 2Burgenland: -8 — source: sozialministerium.at

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Travel Freedom: GREEN PASSPORT to be implemented on 1 July

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There is hope for all those who are already longing so much for their next trip: Europe is set to make the Green Passport operational on July 1, 2021. The EU Commission has consulted regarding the Green Passport and plans to implement it from July 1, 2021. The digital European vaccination card will make it possible to travel without restrictions. This means freedom of travel soon for all Austrians as well. Freedom to travel thanks to the green passport?But what exactly is the Green Passport? And how does it affect…

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Tap water or mineral water – which is healthier?

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Mineral water – Tap water: Which is healthier? Not all water is the same! Is it actually worth buying mineral water or is the quality of tap water just as good? Are some brands of water actually better than others, or does it not matter which variety ends up in the shopping cart? Tap water vs. mineral water – for many it’s a question of taste, while others are convinced that one is healthier than the other. But to answer this question, some important aspects need to be illuminated. What…

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Corona vaccination: 183.1 million received one injection, 94.8 million received both injections.

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One in two adults in the European Union has been vaccinated against corona virus at least once. This figure was given by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday (June 10). According to the EU health agency ECDC, that’s 183.1 million people. Just under 26 percent of adults – about 94.8 million – have full vaccination protection, which usually requires two shots, according to the figures. Von der Leyen wrote on Twitter that the EU is on track toward the goal of having enough Corona vaccine to vaccinate…

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Coronavirus worldwide: Already 52 Corona cases at Copa América, South Africa tightens measures

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More than 176 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 3.8 million infected people have died. More than 2.3 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide. A shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine arrives in El Salvador as part of the Covax vaccination program. Photo taken in March 2021. Vaccines are still scarce in poorer countries. Two days after the Copa América kicked off, the South American continental tournament already has dozens of corona cases. Fifty-two football players and staff have tested positive,…

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COVID 19 Vaccination in Vienna – 45 years old and older now open for registration and booking

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On June 25, Vienna plans to kick off the vaccination of children and adolescents between the ages of twelve and 18 who are not reached via the professional route. To the appointments, parents can come along, said Health City Council Peter Hacker (SPÖ) announced on Tuesday. Registration and booking under: impfservice.wien The parents wil, at the same time the vaccine in the “parent-child vaccination”, Hacker announced Tuesday evening to the TV station Puls24. For those under 14, a person with custody must book the appointment. If the child is older…

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Another COVID 19 Vaccine with 90.4 percent efficacy

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The NVX-CoV2373 vaccine is said to have 90.4 percent efficacy. What makes it special: It is neither a vector nor an mRNA vaccine. A vaccine candidate from U.S. manufacturer Novavax offers a high level of protection against Covid-19, according to the company. The efficacy of the NVX-CoV2373 vaccine, which must be injected twice, is 90.4 percent, according to the results of a Phase 3 study. That means subjects in the vaccinated group had about 90 percent less disease than participants in the control group. Protection against moderate and severe courses…

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Driving with flip flops: is it allowed?

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In the summer months, the question always arises – am I actually allowed to drive barefoot, with flip flops or slippers? The Highway or Road Code does not specify what footwear to wear when driving. However, only those who are in the physical & mental condition to control a vehicle may drive.In practice, this means: Footwear is not clearly prohibited. But if unsuitable footwear leads to or contributes to an accident, (contributory) negligence can be charged and the insurance company can get out. So, in order to perform emergency braking…

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Free self-tests starting July 1 for children over 10 years old

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Starting July 1, pharmacies will offer free Corona self-tests for children as young as 10. At the same time, only children 12 and older will need to show 3G proof. From July 1, the free self-tests, which can be picked up at pharmacies, will also be available for children over ten. Each month, they will be able to obtain ten tests free of charge. The regulation is decided on Thursday in the National Council, communicated the Ministry of Health and the Chamber of Pharmacists on Tuesday in a dispatch. “For…

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