February 2022 Archives

Many Omicron cases despite quadruple vaccination in Israel

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 admin

Recent data suggest a relatively small additional benefit of a fourth Corona vaccine dose protecting against Omicron infections. Vaccination IsraelWhile many are already resisting the first sting, GECKO’s Director General of Public Health, Katharina Reich, is already talking about the fourth vaccination. According to the report, the fourth sting should come as early as this summer – perhaps by then with an adapted Omicron vaccine that will be on the market in April. “It is still unclear whether we will vaccinate only on variants or refresh with a mixture of…

THE CURRENT SITUATION: 22,075 new infections and another 19 deaths

February 20, 2022 admin

In the past 24 hours (as of 9:30 a.m. Sunday), 22,075 new coronavirus infections have been recorded in Austria. On Sunday a week ago, it was still 25,951. 19 people who were sick with Covid-19 died in the current comparison period. In the normal wards, the occupancy rate decreased by eleven places, while in the intensive care units, one patient was added. A total of 14,581 people who had Covid-19 have died since the pandemic began (as of 9:30 a.m. Sunday). 2,169,869 people have recovered. 2048 people are currently being…

Coronavirus worldwide: Clearance of truck blockade in Canada’s capital continues

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 admin

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 422 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide. More than 5.8 million infected people have died. More than 10.3 billion vaccine doses have been administered so far. The latest developmentsPolice in Canada’s capital Ottawa on Saturday (Feb. 19) finished clearing a weeks-long blockade over the government’s Corona policy. There had been arrests of protesters in military fatigues carrying smoke candles and firecrackers in backpacks, police said. According to a report in the New York Times, truck windows were also smashed by…

Corona relaxations in other european countries

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 admin

Despite continuing omicron wave, there are many relaxations in many countries in Europe. Italy even dares to look ahead to summer. The stable situation in intensive care units and hospitals prompts many countries in Europe to ease up. Still, policymakers stress that the pandemic is not over and restrictions may return, depending on the health care situation—a round-up of our neighboring and vacationing countries. GermanyThe 16 German states decide for themselves which Corona measures will fall. However, the German government is following a plan. Starting March 4, instead of 2G,…

3-G on entry from Tuesday: Antigen tests also permitted

February 19, 2022February 19, 2022 admin

As of Tuesday, the 3-G rule will generally apply when entering Austria. In addition to PCR tests that are no more than 72 hours old, antigen tests are also permitted, which must not have been taken more than 24 hours ago. This is stated in the decree of the Ministry of Health published today. Antigen tests for self-testing are excluded. Minors under the age of 12 are not required to provide 3-G detection. The document indicates that the 13th amendment to the Covid-19 entry regulation takes effect on Feb. 22.…

183,000 schoolchildren already tested positive this year

February 19, 2022February 19, 2022 admin

The omicron wave has hit children much harder than other age groups. The Omicron wave has affected school-aged children much more than other age groups. Since the beginning of the year, AGES has already recorded 183,472 infections in this age group. This corresponds to a good fifth of children between the ages of five and 14. The proportion is exceptionally high in Tyrol and Vienna, where more than a quarter tested positive for the coronavirus. There have been no deaths in this age group. This week, the government had relaxed…

Saturday: 26,282 new infections in Austria

February 19, 2022February 19, 2022 admin

There are also 25 new deaths associated with Covid-19 infections From Friday to Saturday, 26,282 new infections were registered in Austria. To date, there have been 2,451,024 positive test results in Austria. As of today, 14,562 people across Austria have died due to coronavirus, and 2,140,712 have recovered. 185 in intensive careCurrently, 2,244 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the coronavirus. Of these, 185 are being cared for in intensive care units. The new infections in the federal statesCarinthia: 1,976Lower Austria: 4,942Upper Austria: 4,320Salzburg: 1.406Styria: 4,451Tyrol: 2,029Vorarlberg: 1,242Vienna: 5,252…

Covid drug: Thousands of doses of Paxlovid available as of March

February 19, 2022February 19, 2022 admin

Ministry of Health concluded a contract with Pfizer’s first treatment cycles available from mid-March. A treatment option has recently become available with the development of drugs to mitigate the progression of the severe covid disease. However, it is not a substitute or alternative for vaccination, warns the Ministry of Health. In March, Austria will receive tens of thousands of Covid 19 drug paxlovid. A corresponding contract with the pharmaceutical company Pfizer was signed on Friday, the Ministry of Health announced on Saturday. Further tranche deliveries are planned throughout 2022, it…

Entry rules to Austria and virus variant areas

February 19, 2022February 19, 2022 admin

As a general rule for entry into Austria, the 3-G rule will be introduced on February 21. Excluded are new virus variant areas, which currently do not exist anyway. Until then, persons entering the country must be vaccinated or recovered and, in any case, PCR-tested (2-G-plus). The PCR test is waived for people with booster vaccination. For commuters, 3-G continues to apply. People without a valid PCR test or booster must comply with a quarantine; people without valid 2-G proof may enter the country but must enter a mandatory quarantine…