Month: July 2022

Barrio Fiesta 2022, after two years of having a break due to the pandemic

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The Council of Filipino Associations in Austria, in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy in Austria, would like to express our gratitude to those who have participated in making this most attended event for the Filipino community in Austria a success. Applause to the Embassy of the Philippines in Austria, led by the CDA and the Consul General, for their beautiful booth; they could have won a trophy for best booth if this year’s barrio fiesta contests weren’t paused. We were, however, grateful for this fantastic showcase initiative! To all involved…

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Monkeypox usually with mild symptoms

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The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency Saturday because of monkeypox. An overview of critical issues surrounding the disease. Everyone should know this early symptomNearly 16,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported in 72 countries worldwide since early May, according to the latest data. According to the Health Ministry, 99 cases have been reported in Austria. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an international health emergency on Saturday. What is monkeypox?Monkeypox is an infectious disease transmitted initially primarily by viruses from animals to humans. In Africa, monkeypox…

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Rain brings long-awaited cooling to Austria

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A slight sigh of relief for heat-afflicted people in Austria: Starting Tuesday, temperatures will drop again. Precipitation moves through, and the tendency to thunderstorms increases. On Monday, however, temperatures in some regions will climb up to 37 degrees, forecasts the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics. High pressure will make for sunny and hot weather in most parts of the country Monday. While in the lowlands, the sun will shine undisturbed most of the time, a few spring clouds will form over the Alpine peaks in the afternoon and, especially…

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Friday Night Skating in Vienna: demo for environmentally friendly mobility and more climate protection

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The Friday Nightskating started already on  May 13, 2022, Friday. Since then,  from 9 p.m., 1,500 and 3,000 people skate and cycle on a new route across Vienna to demonstrate climate protection and environmentally friendly mobility. “Friday Nightskating is probably the best-known demonstration on wheels,” said Judith Pühringer and Peter Kraus, party leaders of the Green Party Vienna, “We demand more space in the city for environmentally friendly mobility and demonstrate more climate protection. Where otherwise, day after day, thousands of cars jam before themselves, we show that climate-friendly locomotion…

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Study says what protects against BA.5

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A study from Denmark provides new insights into the effectiveness of vaccination against the omicron mutant BA.5.Vaccination alone was long thought to protect against the corona mutant effectively. A study from Denmark provides new insight. Worldwide, it is currently being observed that distinctions are becoming increasingly crucial regarding which variants a population was infected with. This is because not all corona variants protect equally well against waves of new variants: for example, BA.5 has already been the predominant variant in Austria for weeks – 75 percent of all corona infections…

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6965 new infections on Sunday – final number will come out tomorrow

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In the past 24 hours (as of 9:30 a.m. Sunday), 6965 new Corona infections have been reported in Austria. A week ago, there were 10,345 new cases. However, a lower number of new infections was reported due to a “regular maintenance window,” according to the report; subsequent reports are included in Monday’s figures. So far, 18,999 people infected with the coronavirus have died across Austria. To date, there have been 4,687,113 positive test results in Austria. As of today (July 24, 9:30 a.m.), 18,999 people infected with coronavirus have died…

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How dangerous is the new Omicron variant Centaurus?

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The Corona mutant BA.2.75, also known as “Centaurus,” feared by experts, has arrived in the country. So far, Corona summers have been a time when case numbers have been stable at (very) low levels and concern in the country has been relatively quiet – but in 2022, everything is different. Corona cases are usually in the five-digit range; on Friday, there were 11,115 (for comparison, precisely one year ago, there were 392 cases). Now comes the next Corona-Watsch’n: The scary “Centaurus” mutant has officially arrived in Austria; in Salzburg, two…

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WHO declares monkeypox outbreak an international emergency

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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced at a press conference Saturday. Geneva. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak in more than 60 countries an “emergency of international concern.” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus thus announced Saturday in Geneva the highest alert level it can impose in the event of a health threat. There are no practical consequences. The classification is intended to encourage member governments to take action to contain the outbreak. They should raise awareness among doctors and clinics, take protective measures in suspected cases…

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Barrio Fiesta successfully staged in Vienna

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After two years of not celebrating the biggest outdoor Fiesta of Filipinos in Austria because of the Corona pandemic, the Council of Filipino Associations in Austria kicked off the 2022 Barrio Fiesta in Vienna on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  The event is a celebration with colorful costumes, songs, and dance at the  Sportplatz ATV Liesing, Vienna. Filipinos, Austrians, and other nationalities from Austria trooped to the venue this year, including Filipinos from Italy, Switzerland, the Slovak Republic, Germany, and the USA.  The 2022 Barrio Fiesta in Vienna simulated the mood…

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