November 2021 Archives

More than 15,000 new Corona cases in 24 hours, 66 deaths

November 24, 2021 admin

Day 3 in the lockdown designed to curb the escalated infection situation. As of today, 15,365 Corona cases have been reported. The lockdown week began Monday with 13,806 new infections nationwide, and Tuesday saw the first significant decline with 9,513 positives. But the numbers should be taken with a grain of salt, because for days there have been problems with reporting PCR test results. Due to the massive rush, the systems are collapsing. As of today, Wednesday, November 24, 2021, authorities have reported 15,365 new Corona infections and 66 deaths.…

Lockdown in Austria: permitted places and events to visit

November 24, 2021 admin

During the lockdown period in Austria, there are still several places and events to visit. Indoor swimming pools are open for schools and soon also for vaccination, but not for clubs. The lockdown measures are not entirely comprehensible. We try to get clarity into the confusion of rules. Sports and leisure: Golf courses and tennis courts can still be used, provided the two-meter distance is observed. Soccer fields, on the other hand, had to close completely. Sports halls are only open to top athletes, while mass sports clubs are shut…

Third vaccine for all adults

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 admin

The vaccination panel has updated its recommendations: Booster is available for everyone 18 and older – four months after last dose. Decision on childhood vaccinations in the EU today. The National Immunization Panel NIG now officially makes boosters available to everyone 18 and older, including those who have recovered – four months after the last dose.Here is an overview: ▶ The general recommendation now: “The 3rd vaccination can be given starting at 4 months and should be given starting 6 months after the 2nd vaccination.” ▶ In any case, the…

Coronavirus worldwide: Netherlands makes 1.5 meter rule mandatory again

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 admin

More than 258 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 5.1 million infected people have died. More than 7.5 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide. In Israel, children as young as five have been vaccinated since Nov. 23.In Israel, children as young as five have also been vaccinated since November 23. Faced with record levels of new infections and patient numbers, the Netherlands has made a minimum distance of 1.5 meters mandatory again. Violators face a 95-euro fine, the Justice…

69.9 percent of Austrians are vaccinated against Corona

November 24, 2021 admin

In Austria, 69.9 percent of the population (6.2 million Austrians) have been vaccinated against corona virus at least once.Against the backdrop of a sharp rise in Corona infection rates and intensifications, particularly for the unvaccinated, the number of first-time vaccinations rose sharply in late October/early November. Number of first-time vaccinations increased in NovemberWhile only 66 percent of people in Austria had been vaccinated against the coronavirus at least once at the end of October, this figure has now risen to 69.9 percent three weeks later. Naturally, the proportion of residents…

WHO warns Europe of dramatic winter

November 24, 2021 admin

Hundreds of thousands more people in Europe could die in connection with Covid 19 disease by spring 2022, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO expects extreme strains on hospitals in large parts of Europe. The organization also stressed Tuesday that in addition to vaccination, hygiene and spacing rules must remain part of everyday life in the long term. Intensive care units in 49 of 53 countries in the region are expected to face a high or extreme burden between Tuesday and March 1 next year, WHO Europe…

Booster vaccination: protection lasts longer than first two doses

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 admin

Booster vaccination raises antibody levels significantly more than first and second vaccinations, U.S. researchers report. After booster doses with an mRNA vaccine, protection against severe covid 19 disease lasts longer than after the first two vaccinations. That’s according to a new, small study published on medRxiv but not yet peer-reviewed. Antibody levels increased 25-foldAntibody levels were measured before and after booster vaccination in 33 healthy middle-aged adults who had received their second dose an average of nine months earlier. Before the boosters, their antibody levels had decreased about tenfold compared…

Vacation in austria during the lockdown period – is it possible?

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 admin

A vacation in an Austrian hotel is currently not allowed. Travel abroad is still possible, including skiing. The most important points. A vacation in a hotel or apartment in Austria is not allowed. There is a ban on entering lodging establishments (including campsites), but spa guests or business travelers, for example, are exempted from this ban. Airbnb is also not allowed, according to the responsible ministry. Already in a hotelThose who have already started their vacation and are currently staying in a hotel, guesthouse or other lodging establishment are exempt…

Europe is once again the epicentre of pandemic: an overview of the regulations

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 admin

The Covid 19 pandemic is making a strong comeback on the European continent, forcing some countries to reintroduce stricter health measures. Here’s an overview of the regulations in place in different European countries. Austria: Lockdown for the unvaccinatedTough crackdown: Faced with a surge in new corona cases, the Austrian government imposes a lockdown on unvaccinated people, allowing them to leave their homes only for shopping or medical care. In addition, vaccination has become mandatory for caregivers. Netherlands: return of partial lockdownFaced with a significant recovery from the pandemic, the Netherlands…