Month: August 2021

Corona reproduction figure in Austria up again

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There was an increase in the daily average of new Corona infections in Austria. This is now in a range above 1,000 infections. The role of the delta mutation is also noticeable in the number of reproductions. This has risen again and is now at 1.21, after 1.14 last Friday. Extrapolated, 100 infected persons now infect 121 more persons. Rate of increase of new infections not decreasedThis is the result of the weekly analysis published on Friday by AGES (Agency for Health and Food Safety) and Graz University of Technology.…

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So high is effectiveness of Corona vaccination

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After days of discussion, there is now an official AGES report on the high effectiveness of vaccinations against the corona virus. Together with the Ministry of Health, the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) has published new data on Corona vaccination and its effectiveness. The report, published yesterday (Thursday), also addresses the issue of vaccination breakthroughs. “COVID-19 vaccination protects vaccinated individuals, those around them, and generally results in a milder course of disease in the event of illness,” it says at the outset. Severe courses, hospitalizations, stays in intensive…

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AstraZeneca: New Covid drug protects effectively, study says

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The risk of symptomatic disease in previously uninfected subjects was reduced by 77 percent. An antibody drug from pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca effectively protects against corona disease, according to clinical tests. The drug, AZD7442 – a combination of two long-acting antibodies – is specifically designed for people for whom vaccination is not particularly suitable for certain reasons. The drug reduced the risk of symptomatic covid-19 by 77 percent in tests from a Phase III clinical trial, according to AstraZeneca. One doseNone of the subjects given the drug became severely ill or…

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RKI sees start of fourth pandemic wave in Germany

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According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the fourth wave in the coronavirus pandemic has begun in Germany. The proportion of positive samples among PCR tests in laboratories had risen from four to six percent within a week by mid-August, according to the institute’s latest weekly report released yesterday evening. Infections primarily affected younger age groups, it said. “This now clearly shows the beginning of the fourth wave, which is gaining momentum, particularly due to infections within the young adult population,” the report said. The RKI continues to assess a…

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COVID 19 Traffic Light in Austria turns to yellow again

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The risk of infection in Austria continues to rise according to the new assessment of the traffic light commission. After Thursday’s meeting, the risk for all of Austria is now rated medium, making the country as a whole yellow. Among the provinces, only Burgenland and Carinthia now have some green districts. The more contagious delta variant, the coming cooler season and the decreased vaccination progress are increasingly causing headaches. In addition to the already yellow provinces of Salzburg, Tyrol and Vorarlberg, Vienna, Lower and Upper Austria and Styria are now…

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Free distribution of antigen self-tests will end in November

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In the debate about free tests in Austria, Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) wants to take at least the “living room tests” out of play as of November. Indeed, the free distribution of CoV self-tests by pharmacies is to expire at the end of October, Mückstein announced in a statement. In addition, he wants to evaluate until then whether symptomless people can then continue to be tested for the coronavirus free of charge in pharmacies. Limited until the end of August – extension until the end of OctoberActually, the “living…

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New infections: Situation in Great Britain “worrying”

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Great Britain registers over 34,000 new cases per day. British health experts warn of autumn. British health experts are worried about the upcoming fall and winter with infection rates still high in the UK. On Wednesday, the British government reported nearly 34,000 new corona cases and 111 new deaths. “This is very worrying,” immunologist Peter Openshaw told Times Radio on Thursday, especially because at present the weather is still relatively good and schools are still on summer vacation. “We’re going into the winter with a very high level of infection…

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Risk of infection in Austria continues to rise

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The risk of infection in Austria continues to rise according to the new assessment of the traffic light commission. After Thursday’s meeting, the risk for Austria as a whole is now rated medium, making the country as a whole yellow. Among the federal states, only Burgenland and Carinthia are now yellow-green. In addition to the already yellow provinces of Salzburg, Tyrol and Vorarlberg, Vienna, Lower and Upper Austria and Styria are now also colored yellow. The Corona Commission has been observing a rising trend in case numbers for several weeks,…

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More than 1,200 new Covid infections in Austria

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Again more than 1,200 new infections in Austria.Three new deaths were registered in connection with Covid-19. The fourth wave seems to be rearing its head further. Yesterday, 1,221 new cases were recorded within 24 hours, the highest level since early May. Current projections are for a further increase. 1,400 new infections are expected next Wednesday. The Covid forecasting consortium also expects patients in intensive care units to double within 14 days. From Wednesday to Thursday, yesterday’s figure in Austria was surpassed with 1,226 new Corona infections, well above the seven-day…

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