Month: June 2021

Moderna stimulates immune response against delta variant

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According to Moderna, a U.S. vaccine manufacturer, the vaccine stimulates an immune response against the Delta variant of Corona. Biontech also protects against Corona variantsLaboratory studies using blood from vaccinated individuals have also shown the effect in several other coronavirus variants, the company said Tuesday in Cambridge. Moderna vaccine also effective against Delta variantThe research was based on blood samples from eight participants, taken one week after the second dose of vaccine. The results have not yet been reviewed by other scientists. A detectable immune response in a vaccinated person…

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Viennese Mayor wants to “insist on continuing to wear masks indoors”

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As of July 1, Austria will continue to relax. Accordingly, the Ministry of Health presented the 2nd COVID-19 opening regulation on Monday. As announced in advance, from July 1 there will be no more curfew under the Corona regulations, also the mask requirement will be relaxed or lifted. In addition, the minimum distance of one meter and the square meter restrictions will be dropped. Everywhere where the 3-G proofs apply, the mask requirement will basically be omitted as of July 1. However, there are exceptions for old people’s and nursing…

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Vacation despite Corona: The most important Covid regulations at a glance

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The vacation season is here despite the coronavirus pandemic. With July 1 marking the launch of the EU-wide Green Passport, whose digital Covid certificates are recognized in all 27 EU countries as well as Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein, travel – at least within Europe – is about to get easier ahead of the approaching summer vacations. Many countries, like Austria, have recently relaxed their entry restrictions. Nevertheless, there are still different requirements for entry in the states. Here’s an overview of popular vacation destinations and the rules that apply…

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UP TO 37 GRADES: Hottest day of the year

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ForecastIt will be turbulent again, the meteorologists agree. Today, the previous heat record of the year should fall. Experts believe that temperatures of up to 37 degrees are possible. This maximum value is realistic in northern Burgenland. A high with the name “Afra” pulls again with all strength the heat from Africa over the Mediterranean Sea up to us. Record JuneAccording to ZAMG (Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geodynamik), this June is one of the five hottest of all times. It may even make it to third place, that will be…

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Coronavirus worldwide: Official EU vaccination certificate launch July 1 to provide relief

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More than 181 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 3.9 million infected people have died. More than 2.8 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide. The latest developmentsShortly before the official launch of the EU vaccination certificate, all EU countries are connected to the common technology needed for it. This also applies to Norway and Iceland. At which points the certificates facilitate vacations, shopping trips, visits to events and restaurants or weekend trips is determined by each country. The EU…

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Public transport: The Vienna night subway is running again

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The Vienna night subway returns. After the corona-related break, the trains will be running again for the first time in the night from Friday to Saturday. The metro’s night service was launched in 2010. It is offered on weekends and the night before holidays. After the outbreak of the pandemic, the service had been suspended in March 2020. Now that gastro hours have been extended, the UBahn are once again running every 15 minutes at night. The additional streetcar line U2Z will also be available on the Ring. It was…

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Highest temperature in Canada’s history: 46.6 degrees

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In a heat wave in western Canada, local authorities have recorded the highest temperature in the history of the North American country. In the city of Lytton (British Columbia province), authorities recorded 46.6 degrees on Sunday, according to the local weather agency. This clearly surpassed the previous record of 45 degrees set in Midale (Saskatchewan) in 1937. Local record temperatures of well over 40 degrees were also recorded in numerous other locations in North America, including the state of Oregon in the western United States. Heat is forecast to continue…

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A good 400 new infections Incidence now only 5.4 according to RKI

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While experts warn of a spread of the delta variant, only a few people are currently infected with the coronavirus. According to the RKI, authorities across Germany are counting just over 400 new cases within one day. The seven-day incidence drops slightly to 5.4. Health authorities in Germany have reported 404 new corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. This is according to figures from Tuesday morning, which reflect the status of the RKI dashboard as of 4:24 am. That compares with 455 infections a week…

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Australia: Four metropolises now in lockdown

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With Brisbane and Perth, lockdowns to contain the coronavirus are now in effect again in four metropolitan areas in Australia as of today. “These are tough decisions,” said Queensland state government leader Annastacia Palaszczuk. This means that a total of around ten million people in Australia, and thus more than a third of the population, are now affected by the far-reaching measures. The restrictions will initially be in place for three days in Brisbane and four days in Perth. “We’re having lockdowns in major cities because overseas arrivals are bringing…

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