Month: June 2021

Today, Corona measures are further relaxed

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Infection figures in Austria continue to decline sharply, and “rapid progress” is being made in vaccination. For Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein, “with these positive developments, nothing stands in the way of opening steps.” Today, the Corona measures are further relaxed. Instead of two meters distance applies again only one meter, the curfew is moved from previously 22.00 clock to midnight. More customers may be admitted in retail and leisure businesses. Cultural events can be held at 75 percent capacity (instead of the previous 50). In outdoor areas, the mask is…

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“Pre-travel clearance” for Austria no longer necessary for countries with stable infection situation

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Traveling to Austria is getting easier.Starting Thursday, many travelers to Austria will no longer have to submit the “pre-travel clearance.” For travelers from states with a stable infection situation, a 3G certificate will suffice. As of Thursday, it will no longer be necessary for people with proof of 3G to fill out a “pre-travel clearance” when entering Austria from most EU countries. The health ministry told APA on Wednesday. Travel registration for entry from countries with a stable infection situation (“Annex A”) must now only take place if no 3G…

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New worldrecord in South Africa: Mother (37) gives birth to ten babies

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The 37-year-old mother of ten had actually expected “only” eight babies – two came as a surprise afterwards. If the case can be officially confirmed, the South African woman will be the new world record holder.The previous record for the most healthy babies is held by a woman from the USA, who had eight in 2008. Nadya Suleman, dubbed “Octomum” by the media, has now held the title for 13 years without anyone attempting to challenge her. But now the auditors from the Guinness Book of World Records are having…

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No pain after vaccination: is it really effective?

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Pain and discomfort after a vaccination show that the immune system is working. But what if vaccination reactions fail to materialize? Headaches, fatigue, fever: many Corona vaccinees can sing a song about these and other vaccination reactions. These complaints are normal and occur as an immune response develops. However, the immune system does not react to the same extent in all people. Thus, some people are spared pain and discomfort altogether. This causes not only joy, but often concern that the vaccine may not work. Generally, an immune response results…

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Curfew ends today at 10 PM, on June 10 until midnight

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Today, the curfew still ends at 10 p.m., from tomorrow, Thursday, it’s then: until midnight!The minimum distance will be halved to one meter, the occupancy rate for cultural institutions will be raised from 50 to 75 percent and the mask and distance requirement for gatherings of up to eight people will be lifted. Meetings are permitted inside with eight adults plus children, outside 16 adults plus children.Retailers and museums need 20 square feet of space per customer today, starting tomorrow, only 10.The mask obligation for events and meetings outside will…

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German Virologist Christian Drosten warns of summer vaccination fatigue

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People are enjoying the summer temperatures, and the Corona situation is easing considerably. For this very reason, virologist Drosten warns against vaccination negligence. The goal should be “at least 80 percent dual vaccinations” – precisely because of the spread of mutations. Virologist Christian Drosten has warned of setbacks for the Corona vaccination campaign over the summer in Germany. Care must be taken to ensure that people do not become careless in the future and, for example, do not pick up their second vaccination because they no longer feel like it…

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More than two billion vaccine doses administered worldwide so far

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More than two billion doses of vaccine have now been administered worldwide in the fight against the Corona pandemic. The striking threshold was exceeded on Thursday morning (CEST), according to a count by the AFP news agency based on official data from individual countries. In the process, six out of ten vaccine doses were administered in the three most populous countries, China, the United States and India. Some 704.8 million Corona shots have been given so far in China, 296.9 million in the US and 221 million in India. In…

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Almost 55 million Corona vaccinations injected

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In Germany, 54.9 million doses of vaccination against the corona virus have now been administered. According to the RKI on Monday, 38 million people (45.7 percent) have been vaccinated at least once, and 17.7 million people (21.3 percent) have been fully vaccinated. As of Sunday, 273,355 doses had been injected, according to the RKI. Those willing to be vaccinated can get vaccinated against Corona starting this Monday, regardless of the priority list that has been in place in Germany. At the same time, thousands of company doctors are getting involved…

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USA relaxes travel warning for numerous countries

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The U.S. has eased its travel warning for American citizens to dozens of countries in the Corona pandemic. The State Department in Washington rates destinations on a scale of one to four – Switzerland, along with countries such as Italy, France, Germany, Mexico and Canada, is now back on level three of the warning system as of Tuesday (8. 6.). This means that American citizens should reconsider their travel plans. Previously, the highest level was four, which was maintained for several other EU countries such as Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands…

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