Month: July 2022

Marine experts: “We are running out of time”

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The five-day debates with around 7000 participants at the second United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon were in vain, according to the unanimous opinion of environmentalists. It was a “wasted opportunity,” criticized organizations such as WWF, BUND (Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland), and the aid organizations Misereor and Brot für die Welt at the end of the conference on Friday. Marine expert Till Seidensticker of Greenpeace Germany also expressed disappointment. He warned, “We are running out of time.” The conference was attended by some 30 heads of state and…

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Over 10,000 Corona cases now also on Saturday

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Corona case numbers in Austria are rising at an alarmingly rapid pace. On Saturday, 10,071 new infections and one death are recorded. Due to the massive increase in new Corona infections, the situation in hospitals is also becoming more tense again.There were 6,398 new Corona cases on Monday, 10,189 on Tuesday, 12,509 on Wednesday, 12,506 on Thursday, and 10,424 on Friday – the summer virus wave is hitting Austria with full force, and the situation is also coming to a head again in hospitals. “The experts of the crisis team…

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How to save on everyday shopping

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The most significant wave of price increases since the 1970s is causing household problems. Especially when it comes to daily shopping, many have to turn over every euro twice. No wonder who buys food today pays around 9% more than one year ago. Especially oils and fats and meat have become more expensive, as has bread (see chart).So some increases can hardly be avoided, but it can be worthwhile, for example, to do without meat (in total +11.3%) at times. When it comes to fruit, there are sometimes significant differences:…

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The fourth COVID vaccine is now officially recommended for ages 65 and older

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The National Immunization Panel (NIG) recommends booster vaccination for persons 65 years of age and older and at-risk persons of all ages. The experts have not made a general recommendation for booster vaccination. They expect to make such a recommendation in the fall.Vaccination should be given “no earlier than four months, but in any case, starting six months after completion of basic immunization (3rd vaccination) or after PCR-confirmed infection.” Healthy, immunocompetent individuals 12 to 64 years of age are not generally recommended for booster vaccination. In the fall, the federal…

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Here’s how things are going in Vienna now with the Corona rules

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Vienna continues to have the strictest Corona rules, so the mask obligation applies only here in public transport. For the time being – not yet – to be tightened. Corona numbers are picking up strongly nationwide. In a comparison of federal states, the increase is highest in Vienna. Although Vienna has the strictest corona rules in Austria, it also has the highest number of PCR tests per inhabitant. On Wednesday, a total of 12,509 new infections and eleven deaths were again reported across Austria. In Vienna alone, 4,071 new cases…

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Free month when you buy an Austria-wide climate ticket

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With the action “climate month,” one receives a free month to purchase an Austria-wide climate ticket. When buying an Austria-wide climate ticket, you can use public transportation throughout Austria for thirteen months instead of twelve, starting at the beginning of the month. The “Climate Month” promotion is valid until December 2022. For customers who extend after one year, the action is valid until June 2023. According to Environment and Transport Minister Leonore Gewessler (Greens), it is a “quick and uncomplicated protection against inflation.” The free month with the “climate month”…

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Monkeypox: WHO appeals for intervention

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An appeal for intervention comes from the World Health Organization (WHO) in light of a tripling of monkeypox infections in Europe within two weeks – and is directed at European countries. Countries in the region must step up efforts in the coming weeks and months to prevent monkeypox from “taking hold in a wider geographic area,” WHO Regional Director Hans Kluge urged Friday. More than 4,500 monkeypox cases were reported in EuropeMore than 4,500 cases of monkeypox have now been reported from Europe, according to the report, accounting for 90…

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Inflation record in Austria accelerated further in June

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New inflation record in Austria: not since September 1975 has the inflation rate been as high as it is now. Statistics Austria announced this. Inflation in Austria accelerated further in June. According to Statistics Austria’s flash estimate, the inflation rate is expected to be 8.7 percent. The price level is expected to rise by 1.4 percent compared to the previous month. In May, prices were 7.7 percent higher than a year ago. This means that the inflation rate has reached its highest since September 1975. “In the meantime, inflation has…

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Influenza vaccination for adults to be available for prescription fee starting 2023

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The flu vaccination will be offered at a significantly lower cost for everyone 18 and older throughout Austria starting in the fall of 2023: For the first time, the federal government, the provinces, and social insurance have agreed on a regular public vaccination program for adults; only the prescription fee will then have to be paid. The program is initially limited to two years and will then be evaluated. The common goal is to extend it to other vaccinations as well. Health Minister Johannes Rauch (Greens) spoke of a historic…

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