From Wednesday to Thursday, 5,877 new infections were registered in Austria. The number is above the 7-day average of 5,577 infections. The 7-day incidence drops to 438.62. This brings the number of active Corona cases down to 78,238. Fifty-seven thousand one hundred eighty-one new PCR tests were made in the past 24 hours. This results in a positive rate of 10.28 percent. There are also eleven new deaths. This means that 19,242 people with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died across Austria. Currently, 1,370 people infected with the Coronavirus are undergoing treatment…
Read MoreMonth: August 2022
Alaba scores and wins UEFA Super Cup with Real Madrid
On 10 August 2022, the UEFA Supercup was played in Helsinki. Champions League winner Real Madrid met the winner of the Europa League, Eintracht Frankfurt. While the Madrilenians have not yet started the season, Frankfurt conceded a sensitive 1:6 defeat against Bayern Munich at the beginning of the season. On top of that, coach Oliver Glasner had to do without Filip Kostic, who is on the verge of a move to Juventus Turin. Frankfurt misses the lead.After a quiet opening, Frankfurt had the first good chances, but Lindström and Kamada…
Read MoreLetter from Wien Energie reveals subsequent price increase
After the summer, energy prices will be raised significantly. In a letter, Wien Energie explains the exact procedure and the new rules. As of September 1, energy prices in the federal capital will be driven up drastically. At the beginning of June, the planned price increase of the municipal energy supplier became known. Since Monday, it has been fixed: The district heating prices of Vienna energy risen by 92 percent, confirmed finance city councilor Peter Hanke (SPÖ) on Monday. The adjustment of the price notice by Vienna energy was granted.…
Read MoreCorona rules to follow when traveling in Europe
Numerous countries in Europe have relaxed the Corona measures considerably. Nevertheless, it is advisable to inquire about the rules still in effect regarding entry, mask requirements, and quarantine before traveling. Corona protection measures have been largely lifted or relaxed throughout Europe, but there are differences in some rules. ÖAMTC tourism expert Florian Rußmann provides information on what else to look out for when traveling in Europe. Entry requirementsNeither travel registration nor proof of 3G is required when traveling in Europe. Slovakia and the Czech Republic were among the first countries…
Read MoreCorona: Fourth vaccination already recommended from the age of 60
In Austria, booster vaccination against Covid-19 – the fourth prick – is recommended for people as young as 60. The National Immunization Panel (NIG) lowered the age limit from the previous 65 years in its recommendation for use, updated Wednesday. Also, risk persons starting from twelve years are recommended the booster. From the end of August, this should additionally be possible with Valneva’s inactivated vaccine, according to the Ministry of Health. The change in the four-vaccination schedule follows the approach of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Centre…
Read MoreNorth Korea declares Corona pandemic over
Strongman Kim Jong-un ordered lifting of all protective measures – just three months after the pandemic officially broke out. The world has been battling the Coronavirus for two and a half years, North Korea officially only since mid-May this year. Now, however, the fight is over: Three months after the first confirmation of a Corona outbreak, North Korea says it has defeated the virus. Leader Kim Jong-un has solemnly declared victory in the battle to eradicate the “new coronavirus,” state-controlled media reported Thursday. Incidentally, the virus did not originate in…
Read MoreNearly 7,000 new infections in Austria on Wednesday
From Tuesday to Wednesday, 6,992 new infections were registered in Austria. The number is below the 7-day average of 5,696 infections. The 7-day incidence drops to 447.94. This brings the number of active Corona cases down to 78,297. Sixty-six thousand two hundred seventy-three new PCR tests were made in the past 24 hours. This results in a positive rate of 10.55 percent. In addition, there are 16 new deaths. This means that 19,231 people with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died across Austria. There are currently 1,420 patients receiving treatment in the…
Read MoreFive myths about the apple
We all know and love the apple. But we obviously don’t know much about it, which is indicated by several circulating misconceptions. What is the truth behind the numerous statements about this fruit? With only 45 to 60 kilocalories per 100 grams, apple fruit is low in calories and has a high fiber content as well as valuable vitamins and other vital substances. Therefore, the saying “One apple a day keeps the doctor away!” came long ago because the crunchy, fruity fruit is healthy and does us good. But is…
Read MoreBiontech brings two omicron vaccines at once
A key advantage of so-called mRNA vaccines has always been how quickly they can be adapted to new virus variants. So far, however, no such adapted vaccine has been approved in this country. But they have already been developed: the manufacturer Biontech has now announced that it has two vaccines ready – these are to be available from October. From October, the “next generation” vaccine should be available in Europe.Delivery of the vaccine could be available as early as October 2022, subject to regulatory approval, the company said Monday. The…
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