Month: March 2022

Vaccination after COVID infection significantly lowers the risk of re-infection

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It was already known that previous illness with Covid-19 does not permanently protect against reinfection. Therefore, health authorities in the USA, Europe, and England advise those who have recovered to refresh their immunity. Two recent studies now show a significant decrease in reinfection rates when natural immunity is boosted by a vaccine, the New England Journal of Medicine reports. Israeli epidemiologists evaluated data from 149,032 patients infected during Israel’s first two waves of disease. Of these, 83,356 Israelis had responded to a call from the Ministry of Health and had…

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31,566 new corona infections in Austria on Thursday

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The number of new Corona infections in Austria on Thursday was 31,566, significantly lower than on Wednesday. After nearly 40,000 new infections on Wednesday, the Interior and Health Ministries reported 31,566 new cases within the past 24 hours on Thursday. In addition, there were 36 more deaths. The seven-day incidence was now 2,201.2 cases per 100,000 population. As of Thursday, there were 282,497 confirmed active cases in Austria. There was a slight decrease in hospitals. Almost 2,600 Corona patients in hospitalsThere had to be cared for on Thursday 2,599 Covid-19…

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Kherson first major Ukrainian city captured by Russia

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Ukrainian authorities have confirmed the capture of the port city of Kherson in southern Ukraine by the Russian army. Regional administration head Gennady Lakhuta wrote on the Telegram messaging service that night that Russian occupiers were in all parts of the city and “very dangerous.” Kherson is the first significant city Russia has captured since invading Ukraine a week ago. The Russian army had reported the capture of Kherson early Wednesday morning. However, this was initially denied by the Ukrainian side. source: reuters.com/picture: Reuters auf Twitter: “Russian troops entered the…

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Easier entry into Germany

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For vacation returnees and travelers to Germany, more straightforward CoV rules will apply in the future. As of 0:00 a.m., no more countries will be designated as high-risk areas with more extensive requirements such as quarantine obligations upon entry for the time being, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). However, the German health ministry said the 3-G rule continues to apply to all entries into Germany. Those who have not been vaccinated or recovered must have a negative test. This proof requirement now applies from age twelve instead of…

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UN: One million fled Ukraine

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Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, one million people have already fled the attacked country. This was announced by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, in the night. “In just seven days, we have witnessed the exodus of one million refugees from Ukraine to neighboring countries,” Grandi wrote. He added: “For many more millions in Ukraine, it is time for the guns to fall silent so that life-saving humanitarian aid can be delivered.” source: orf.at/picture: Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay

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UN condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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On Wednesday, the United Nations General Assembly condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and called on Russia to end its aggression. The vote, taken by a large majority, cannot be blocked by a veto from one of the Security Council countries. 141 UN member states voted in favor of a resolution to this effect in New York. Thirty-five countries abstained, 5 opposed the resolution. Austria had also announced that it would vote in favor. Before the largest body of the United Nations with 193 members, the Western allies wanted to make…

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The St. Stephen’s Cathedral shines in blue-yellow out of solidarity

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Together with other Viennese buildings, Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral shines in blue-yellow on Thursday in solidarity with Ukraine. Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral will shine in blue-yellow on Thursday in solidarity with Ukraine. Its west facade will be illuminated in the colors of the Ukrainian flag blue-yellow from 20 to 22 o’clock – at the same time as other public buildings in Vienna and Austria, respectively. Already at 11:53 a.m., as in many other European cathedrals and cathedrals, a seven-minute ringing of bells for peace will be heard. St. Stephen’s Cathedral…

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“Nachbar in Not”: 6.7 million euros already donated to Ukraine

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ORF and “Nachbar in Not” already raised 6.7 million euros. Austria’s willingness to help people in the Ukraine war is excellent. After the appeal for donations by ORF and “Nachbar in Not” on Thursday, precisely 6,708,602.82 euros have already been donated in the meantime. Red Cross starts aid deliveries. In the meantime, the first relief supplies of the Vienna Caritas have already arrived at the Slovak-Ukrainian border and could be handed over to local helpers. War in Ukraine: “The pain is huge.“ “Families are being torn apart by the war;…

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Covid forecast: case numbers remain at a high level

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Experts from the Covid Prognosis Consortium predict that a plateau in infection incidence occurs in Austria. Corona case numbers remain at a high level. According to the scientists, the omicron subtype BA.2 is now dominant throughout Austria, the experts reported Wednesday in their weekly preview. For hospitals, the trend is expected to remain relatively constant. Number of intensive care patients declines – more covid patients expected in normal wardsContinued favorable trends are expected in intensive care units, while the number of patients in normal units is expected to continue to…

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