Month: July 2021

Corona vaccine: Johnson & Johnson has high efficacy against delta variant

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The Johnson & Johnson Corona vaccine is said to be particularly effective against delta variant. That’s what a study shows. USA – Johnson & Johnson’s Corona vaccine appears to be very effective against the fast-spreading delta variant of the coronavirus. The company shared corresponding data in a statement Friday (02/07/2021). It is said to have 85 percent efficacy and to be effective for at least eight months, according to the U.S. company. This corresponds to the period in which the study was conducted. Vaccine researchers examined blood samples from participants…

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Sydney extends lockdown measures again because of Delta variant

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Sydney extends lockdown measures again over delta variantAustralian authorities have extended the lockdown in Sydney for another week due to new cases of infection with the delta variant of the corona virus. This is the “best chance to ensure this remains the only lockdown until the vast majority of our citizens are vaccinated,” New South Wales regional government chief Gladys Berejiklian said Wednesday. The state’s largest city had previously recorded 27 new Corona infections. For two weeks, Sydney residents are now already allowed to leave their homes only for a…

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EU authority: 2,500 cases in connection with EM

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The European health authority ECDC has counted more than 2,500 coronavirus infections in connection with the European Football Championship so far. In the third tournament week of the European Championship, there was a significant increase compared to the week before, the EU agency confirmed in response to a query from Deutsche Presse-Agentur. Scotland most affectedInfection cases in seven countries could be linked to the European Championship, said Vicky Lefevre, the director responsible. Scotland was by far the most affected with 1991 cases. The Scottish team played its European Championship group…

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Medical association in Austria recommends CoV cross-vaccination

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According to studies, if an mRNA vaccine is administered for the second dose of coronavirus vaccination after a first shot with AstraZeneca, vaccine protection is higher than with a double shot with the same vaccine. This heterologous vaccination schedule is now clearly recommended by the Austrian Medical Association (ÖAK). On Monday, the National Immunization Panel (NIG) updated its recommendation for use of protective vaccines: Cross-vaccinations should be offered upon patient request. However, this continues to be an “off-label application,” the NIG emphasized. Severe adverse events during the initial shot also…

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The danger in the glass: Vienna police warns against knockout drops

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Those who consume open drinks in clubs and co. should be aware of the danger of knockout drops With the current opening measures, topics come up again that have hardly played a role in recent months due to lockdown. For example, the Vienna Police reminds of the danger posed by knockout drops. Party drugs: Recently declining consumptionKnockout drops are liquid drugs that have a narcotic and soporific effect in higher doses. These are usually mixed unnoticed into people’s drinks in discotheques, bars or at parties in order to stun the…

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New infections in Greece rise sharply

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The number of new daily coronavirus infections in Greece has more than doubled within a week. Today, the Greek health authority reported 1,797 new infections within 24 hours for the country with its approximately eleven million inhabitants. Last week, between 600 and 700 new infections were reported daily. A good half of all new infections affected young people under the age of 30, experts said. It is assumed that the increase is due to the nightlife – Greece had only lifted the nightly curfew at the beginning of last week,…

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84 new Covid 19 infections in Austria

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Coronavirus new infections in Austria remain stable. From yesterday to today, 84 new infections were reported. Five additional deaths related to covid-19 have been reported since Monday. To date, there have been 650,901 positive test results in Austria. As of today, 10,718 people across Austria have died as a result of the coronavirus and 638,456 have recovered. Currently, 128 people are in hospital care due to the virus. Of these, 47 are being cared for in intensive care units. Seven-day incidence up slightlyA few days after Corona measures were relaxed,…

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Pope’s surgery was more complicated than planned

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Pope Francis’ intestinal surgery has reportedly been more complicated than anticipated. The operation was originally planned by means of so-called keyhole surgery, several Italian media reported on Tuesday. In such minimally invasive procedures, a camera and the necessary instruments are guided through small incisions in the abdomen to the area to be operated on. Because of a scar from a previous operation in the abdomen, doctors eventually had to perform a laparotomy on the pope, a surgical procedure in which the abdominal cavity is opened, according to the reports. According…

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Opinion: Time for freedom

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Worries about crowded restaurants or store crowds are a reflex from the last twelve months. The reality now is different. Summer is coming to the country and people are going outdoors. The pedestrian zones fill up, the stores and restaurants, first outside, then inside. High spirits, big crowds, finally. But many people feel queasy when they see the pictures: isn’t this dangerous and downright irresponsible? Since the beginning of the pandemic, it’s been like the yo-yo: phases of easing up were soon followed by restriction, and lockdown was followed by…

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