Month: July 2021

Biden calls vaccination a ‘patriotic act’

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President Joe Biden strongly urged Americans to get vaccinated on the National Day holiday to achieve “independence” from the coronavirus together. Getting vaccinated is the “most patriotic” thing citizens can do now, Biden said Sunday night (4/7). “So please: If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, do it. Do it now – for yourself, for your loved ones, for your community, for your country.” Independence Day also had special significance this year because Biden wanted a new vaccination goal achieved by then. But the goal was missed despite numerous vaccination incentives…

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Analysis: Even vaccinated people can be infected with delta

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The Delta variant of Sars-CoV-2 is spreading. The latest example is Israel, where the vast majority of adults have been vaccinated. Still, cases there are on the rise again. The delta variant of Sars-CoV-2 is on the rise. In the United Kingdom, it dominates the infection scene, accounting for at least 90 percent of infections. Within weeks, it had won out over the previously widespread alpha variant. It is also gaining ground elsewhere. In Austria, there are about 734 Delta infections (as of June 29, 2021, according to AGES), Switzerland…

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RKI reports 212 new infections Seven-day incidence stagnates at 5.0

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The seven-day incidence is stagnating, albeit at a very low level. As on the previous day, it is at 5.0 nationwide. The RKI also reports one additional deceased person. Health offices in Germany have reported 212 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 4:40 am. By comparison, the figure had been 219 infections a week ago. The RKI gave the seven-day incidence as 5.0 nationwide (previous day:…

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Should you still use expired sun cremes?

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Why buy a new line of sun creme for face and body when there’s so much of last year’s left? The answer: because it’s probably expired, and in that case, using it could be harmful to your health. Good suncremes don’t have to be expensive. Cheap products from discounters regularly win out in relevant tests. Nevertheless, any sustainably-minded person would be reluctant to simply throw away opened tubes or sprays. But once suncreme has expired, it loses its UV protection. Anyone who doesn’t know this and reaches for an opened…

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Russia records more than 25,000 new infections

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The CoV situation in Russia continues to worsen. The authorities today registered more than 25,000 new infections within 24 hours – the highest number since the beginning of January. According to the report, 663 people died with the virus in the same period. Previously, record death tolls had been reported for five days in a row. In the world’s largest country in terms of area, the highly contagious delta variant is particularly rampant. The Russian capital Moscow and the tourist metropolis of St. Petersburg, where the last of seven European…

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Admitted to hospital: Pope undergoes intestinal surgery

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According to the Vatican, the pope is suffering from an intestinal illness that can cause fever and severe pain. For this reason, Francis has been admitted to a hospital, he said. Doctors there plan to perform a planned colon surgery on the 84-year-old before the end of the day. Pope Francis has been admitted to a hospital in Rome for a planned colon operation. As the Holy See further announced this afternoon, the head of the Catholic Church is in the polyclinic Agostino Gemelli. According to the statement, the operation…

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Vienna vaccinates: Big rush on vaccination box at film festival

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The vaccination campaign on the sidelines of the film festival at Rathausplatz started with long queues. There you can get vaccinated against the coronavirus without registration. On Saturday, 281 people took advantage of the offer. Was actually planned per opening time 200 people to vaccinate, but on Saturday alone there were 281 people, drew a spokesman for Health City Council Peter Hacker (SPÖ) on Sunday a first summary. “We expected a good demand, but it was still surprisingly strong rush. We are of course pleased that the willingness to be…

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75 new COVID 19 infections in Austria

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The Corona situation in Austria has been stable at a good level for days. The average of new infections yesterday was 67, the seven-day incidence was 5.3 per 100,000 inhabitants. No further deaths were reported yesterday. But: the delta variant is on the rise and is becoming the dominant variant in Austria. “Despite the easing that has taken place, we must not believe that the fight against the virus has already been won,” warns Thomas Szekeres, president of the Austrian Medical Association, for example. The crucial thing now is to…

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PLANE CRASH IN THE PHILIPPINES Death toll rises to 29

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The burned-out wreckage of the military plane. 92 people were on board, 29 diedCotabato – The death toll has risen to 29 in the crash of a military plane in the southern Philippines on Sunday morning (local time). 17 occupants were still missing, while 50 were rescued injured, military chief William Gonzales said. The C-130 aircraft with 92 people on board missed the runway while landing at Patikul on Jolo Island, Army Chief Cirilito Sobejana said. It crashed while trying to take off again, he said. At least 40 occupants…

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