Proof of surviving a coronavirus infection (recovery) also applies to the 3G rule in the workplace. However, this proof is invalid after 180 days. 3G in the workplace in detailAnyone who has had corona and is now past six months (180 days) from detection of infection needs a negative test, vaccination, or a positive test for neutralizing antibodies to satisfy the 3G rule in the workplace. 3G detection for convalescents is valid for 6 months“Thus, if a convalescent has been more than 180 days, there is no valid 3G evidence,”…
Read MoreMonth: October 2021
Weekend has beautiful autumn weather in store
According to a forecast by the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG), autumnal high-pressure weather is expected over the next few days, with rain coming from the west only on All Saints’ Day. Temperatures will rise up to 21 degrees with foehn influence. The details: On Friday, the high pressure influence with calm autumn weather will continue. In the Danube region, at Bodensee and in the inner Alps, especially in the Carinthian basins, there will be some early fog again, but it will mostly dissipate. Away from the fog,…
Read MoreBooster vaccination for convalescents: should they get vaccinated?
After recovery, it is possible to have a vaccination against the coronavirus after only four weeks. Those who have recovered and have been vaccinated are then considered fully immunized. But what if the infection and the vaccination took place several months ago? k.at publishes a interview with Dr. Eva Höltl, occupational physician and spokesperson for the “Austria vaccinates” initiative. Dr. Hörtl explains when convalescents who have been vaccinated once should receive a booster vaccination. When should convalescents receive a booster vaccination?“Studies show that convalescent individuals need only one vaccination to…
Read MoreWHO calls on G20 to ensure fair distribution of vaccines
The acute corona vaccine shortage in poorer countries threatens the entire world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Ahead of the G20 summit, the WHO is therefore calling on the 20 major industrialized and emerging countries to act as quickly as possible. Providing care to the poorest is solely a matter of will, Bruce Aylward, on the WHO’s leadership team for vaccination issues too constantly, said in Geneva. “Because these 20 countries control the vaccine supply.” The G20 summit takes place this weekend in Rome. The WHO warns that…
Read More4,248 new corona cases on Thursday reported
For the second day in a row, more than 4,000 new infections were reported Thursday. The Interior and Health departments recorded 4,248 new cases in the past 24 hours. This is well above the average for the previous seven days (3,670). The seven-day incidence was 287.6 cases per 100,000 population. Upper Austria led the way in infections with 1,269 cases, followed by Lower Austria (786), Styria (458), Vienna (424) and Tyrol (381). Salzburg reported 361 cases, Carinthia 325, Vorarlberg 134 and Burgenland 110. Source: sozialministerium.at
Read MoreCyber criminals send fake parcel SMS
Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the pre-Christmas flood of parcels and sending fake parcel notifications via SMS. Anyone who opens the link gets a virus on their cell phone. The regulatory authority RTR and the shipping giant DHL warn against the fake parcel notifications. Thousands of recipients of such SMS have reported fraud attempts to the authority. DHL warns that the scammers often pretend that the SMS comes from DHL. The messages say that an undelivered package is waiting to be picked up. In addition, there is a hyperlink…
Read MorePlum – proves to be a real vitamin bomb
The plum is a variety of about 2,000 plum species and a real hit in season. In contrast to the plum, its “little sister” is somewhat more acidic and has a firmer flesh. Anyone who thinks plums are only good as desserts is mistaken. Sauces made from the fruit are excellent accompaniments to poultry. If you want to store the fruit, you can dry it or turn it into jam. Schnapps can also be made from it.From a health point of view, the plum offers natural protection against cancer and…
Read MoreHigh COVID 19 infection rate in Austria – traffic light turns red
According to the working document of the responsible commission – published by APA – only Burgenland and Vienna make it into the orange sector of the CoV traffic light, which indicates high risk. In the remaining provinces as well as in the entire state, the traffic light is red. This means that there is a very high risk of infection. The decisive factor for the coloration is the so-called risk number. Very high risk applies from the 100 mark. Only Vienna (81.5) and Burgenland (78.5) remain below this level, and…
Read MoreCurrent Migration Report in Austria
At 20.1 percent, the proportion of people not born in Austria is higher than ever before. This is shown by the current migration report.When politicians speak of “dear Austrians, dear people living in Austria,” the current report of the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) shows exactly who is meant. The ÖIF publishes the latest figures on migration and integration.The key points: With almost 1.798 million people, there have never been so many people with a foreign place of birth living in Austria as at the beginning of 2021. This corresponds to…
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