Month: August 2021

Coronavirus worldwide: US infectiologist Fauci warns of new possible virus variants, delta variant spreading in Australia despite lockdowns

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About 201 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 4.2 million infected people have died. About 4.3 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide. American infectiologist Anthony Fauci has warned of new virus variants in an interview. In regions with few vaccinated people, where the virus can continue to circulate freely, there is a good chance that there will soon be a variant that could be more problematic than the delta variant, Fauci said in an interview with NBC News. Every…

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After recognition by EU Commission: Pope also receives green passport

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Now that the European Commission has recognized the validity of the Corona vaccination certificates issued by the small states of San Marino and the Vatican, the Pope will also get his Green Passport. In the meantime, the Vatican is considering whether to ask the faithful at Wednesday’s general audience to show a Green Passport, as is the case under Italian regulations at major events. Since the outbreak of the pandemic in Italy in February 2020, the Vatican has always complied with Italian anti-covid measures. Vatican and San Marino recognize corona…

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Immunization activities for teachers and students to begin Monday at Austria Center

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Starting today, a vaccination campaign specifically aimed at teachers and students aged 12 years and older will start in Vienna. They can be vaccinated without registration at the Austria Center Vienna. Vaccination coverage in ViennaIn order to ensure the safest possible start to school or smooth attendance classes, the highest possible COVID-19 vaccination coverage rate is necessary. Therefore, the appeal is directed to all teachers of Viennese schools who have not yet been vaccinated and, of course, to all students who are over 12 years old. The vaccine, as long…

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Corona tests to cost the state up to 1.8 billion by the end of the year

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The Department of Health plans to re-evaluate the situation in the fall, but the tests will remain free for non-vaccinated people in any case. Should Corona tests soon be subject to a fee? At least for non-vaccinated people? These questions are currently occupying Austria’s domestic politics. Following calls from some ÖVP-led provinces as well as from the Lower Austrian Medical Association, Medical Association President Thomas Szekeres has also called for an end to free tests. Szekeres sees paid tests as a way to boost the declining willingness to vaccinate. But…

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Fauci: After Delta, Even More Dangerous Variant Could Come

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The pandemic must be brought under control, the prominent immunologist and presidential advisor warned. The best way to do that, he said, is vaccination. U.S. health expert Anthony Fauci is warning of the development of a new, even more dangerous variant of the coronavirus if the spread of the highly contagious delta variant is not contained. Fauci told NBC on Sunday, “If you allow the virus to circulate freely and don’t try to stop it, sooner or later there’s a chance you’re going to get another variant (…) that could…

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553 new infections in Austria

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6,189 active cases – no new deaths linked to Covid-19 infection. There were 553 new Corona infections in Austria from Saturday to Sunday. The 7-day incidence thus continues to rise after yesterday’s high of 607 new cases – 40.15 signify the highest value since May 25. Just about a month ago, the 7-day incidence was only 6. The number of active cases currently stands at 6,189, with no new deaths recorded. To date, 10,750 people have died in association with Covid 19 infection. There were also 46,310 new PCR tests…

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Coronavirus worldwide: 26 new infections at Olympics, hundreds of thousands of French protest new rules

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About 201 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 4.2 million infected people have died. About 4.3 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide. 26 new COVID 19 cases in Tokyo OlympicsAnother 26 Corona cases were registered at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday (Aug. 8). Among them was no athlete, according to a statement from Olympic organizers. The total number of Corona infected people in connection with the Summer Games increased to 430, of which 32 were residents of the Olympic…

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Vienna: next week you can find the Corona vaccination buses here

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Those on the lookout for the Corona vaccination buses in Vienna could soon find what they are looking for. Here is the information on where to find the buses next week. Where can you find the vaccination buses next week? Information on this has been published by the City of Vienna in a press release. Accordingly, the vehicles target “highly frequented places” in Vienna and provide vaccinations from 10:00 to 19:00 (Monday to Thursday) and 11:00 to 20:00 (Friday to Sunday). You do not need to register, a Corona vaccination…

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More than half of the US population fully vaccinated

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In the USA, more than half of the total population is now fully vaccinated. Around 166 million citizens now have this status, the CDC announced yesterday. That would result in a rate of 50.1 percent. 58.5 percent had received at least one vaccination dose. Among those over 12, the rate of fully vaccinated is 58.6 percent; among those over 18, 61 percent; and among those over 65, 80.4 percent. The U.S. administers vaccines from manufacturers Biontech and Pfizer, as well as Moderna, each of which requires two vaccinations. In addition,…

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