Month: August 2022

New corona symptom: studies show skin rash

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Coronavirus was initially thought to be a lung-only disease, but studies show a new corona symptom: skin rash. Corona can also affect other organs, such as the heart, kidneys, and skin. Skin changes as a symptom of coronaCorona is a multi-organ disease, and many corona patients often complain of skin changes.Studies from several countries show that corona may be responsible for these changes. These are primarily red patches and itching on the skin. Symptoms disappear after a few weeksAfter a few weeks, the skin changes caused by corona usually disappear.…

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Discover Vienna in summer by bike

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Eleven themed bike paths through the city of Vienna invite you to see the capital from a different perspective and to discover it in a new way. In summer, various bike paths in Vienna are ideal for exploring the city. There is something for everyone, from short routes to routes lasting several hours or even several days. Depending on the temperature and interest, you can choose from the range of themed bike paths offered by the city of Vienna. It is also possible to combine different routes, such as the…

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6,638 New infections in Austria

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From Monday to Tuesday, 6,638 new infections were registered in Austria. The number is below the 7-day average of 7,175 infections. The 7-day incidence decreases slightly to 564.24. This brings the number of active Corona cases down to 96,555. 74,115 new PCR tests were made in the past 24 hours. This results in a positive rate of 8.96 percent. There are also 22 new deaths. This means that 19,140 people with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died so far across Austria. Currently, 1,547 people infected with the Corona virus are receiving hospital…

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High cholesterol levels claim many lives

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People in Austria should keep a closer eye on their cholesterol levels, medical experts stressed at a press conference in Vienna. More than eight percent of all premature deaths could be avoided by reaching target levels of “bad cholesterol” (LDL cholesterol). What was needed, among other things, was better education by family doctors and regular screening. 8.2 percent of premature deaths in Austria are “avoidable through better cholesterol management,” according to calculations presented at the end of June by the Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS) in Vienna. Around 6,800 premature…

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Corona: Moderna to make Omicron vaccine available in August

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The adapted vaccine increases the number of antibodies six-fold. Biontech has also announced an adapted vaccine. U.S.-based Moderna is nearing the completion of developing a Corona vaccine adapted from the Omicron variant. The vaccine could be made available in August, German CEO Gerald Wiegand told Wirtschaftswoche, according to data released Friday. The different schedules would “then depend on the regulatory authorities.” Moderna has signed agreements with the European Commission and some states that allow them to switch from the standard Corona vaccine to the Omikron-adapted vaccine, Wiegand said. Moderna says…

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EU countries buy 1.25 million doses of the Valneva vaccine

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Austria, Germany, Denmark, Finland, and Bulgaria will buy a total of 1.25 million doses of Covid emergency vaccine from Austro-French manufacturer Valneva this year. This was confirmed by signing the amendment to the advance purchase agreement with the European Commission yesterday. The company expects the first vaccine doses to be delivered to participating EU member states in the coming weeks. The massive cut in the contract had already been announced on July 20. Now the opt-out period for member states has expired, the release said. Under the amendment, member states…

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Austria’s households collected 522,870 tons of trash

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In the first half of 2022, Austrian households collected a total of 522,870 tons of waste consisting of packaging and waste paper. This is a slight decrease of 2% compared to the previous year. According to Altstoff Recycling Austria AG (ARA), this is mainly attributable to the economic situation, changes in consumption, and the avoidance of packaging. 522,870 tons of packaging and waste paper were collected from Austrian householdsWith the Austria-wide standardization of the yellow garbage can from 2023, the collection volume is expected to increase significantly, especially for plastic…

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4,205 new infections in Austria

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12 new deaths linked to Covid-19.From Sunday to Monday, 4,205 new infections were registered in Austria. The number is below the 7-day average of 7,543 infections. The 7-day incidence decreases slightly to 593.18. This brings the number of active Corona cases down to 101,174. Forty-eight thousand five hundred ninety-eight new PCR tests were made in the past 24 hours. This results in a positive rate of 8.65 percent. There are also 12 new deaths. Thus, 19,118 people with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died so far across Austria. New infections in the…

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France lifts corona requirements on entry

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Conditions imposed during the Corona pandemic have been removed for travel to France. This week, proof of Corona vaccination protection, a negative test, or convalescent status is no longer required. Health documents are no longer necessary when vacationing in France.The popular vacation destination lifted a series of special rules to combat the coronavirus at the turn of the month. Rules may be quickly reintroduced. Previously, travelers entering the country had to be either fully vaccinated or have a recent negative corona test; for travelers from the EU and some other…

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