5,930 new infections in Austria

From Tuesday to Wednesday, 5,930 new infections were registered in Austria. In addition, 17 fresh deaths related to the coronavirus were reported. Thus, there are currently 71,322 active corona infections in Austria. The nearly 6,000 positive test results represent approximately 1,000 more cases than the seven-day average (4,937). The seven-day incidence dropped to 388.27 cases per 100,000 population. To date, there have been 4,838,241 positive test results in Austria. Nineteen thousand two hundred ninety-six persons with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died, and 4,747,623 have recovered nationwide. Meanwhile, the Covid forecasting consortium,…

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Tap water – the ideal thirst quencher!

Drink at least one and a half to two liters every day! This is the recommendation for an adult to guarantee balanced water and mineral balance in the body. However, it should be more if it is boiling outside or we sweat heavily due to physical exertion.The requirement can then increase three to four times. Those who do not compensate for a corresponding loss of fluids quickly feel that the organism’s vital functions are out of balance due to headaches, dizziness, and cardiovascular problems. We know mineral water, juice spritzers,…

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Save energy: These nine tips will save you money!

The energy crisis is taking its toll on our wallets. These tips will show you how to reduce your energy consumption. It doesn’t take much to reduce your energy consumption. Extreme energy consumption can be eliminated in just a few simple steps. And don’t worry: You don’t have to restrict your usage behavior to any great extent. Although in times of crisis, it probably doesn’t hurt to consider whether you need two refrigerators and three loads of laundry a week. So what can you do to use less electricity? Use…

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Omicron vaccine should contain BA.2 antigen

Biontech scientists have discovered a potentially optimal composition of new corona vaccines against the Omicron variant that should also protect against BA.4 and BA.5 subtypes. A covid-19 vaccine that is more effective against SARS-CoV-2/Omikron should ideally contain – in addition to the antigens used initially (wild-type/Wuhan) – an antigen of the omikron subtype BA.2. This is because it can also protect BA.4 and BA.5 subtypes of the Covid-19 pathogens. Scientists tested extensively for the virus neutralization potential of plasma samples (antibodies) after vaccination and breakthrough infections. A key finding, as…

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3,808 new infections – Corona numbers drop significantly

The Corona situation in Austria continues to improve! Thus, “only” about 3,800 new infections were registered again in the last 24 hours. The number of Corona cases has dropped significantly in Austria in recent days and weeks – including last weekend or holiday! There were 5,478 new infections on Saturday, 4,731 on Sunday, and even “only” 3,008 on Assumption Day. New infections in the federal states: Burgenland: 62 Carinthia: 266 Lower Austria: 854 Upper Austria: 415 Salzburg: 200 Styria: 229 Tyrol: 184 Vorarlberg: 99 Vienna: 1,499 To date, there have…

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Why some people are immune – even without vaccination

Since Omicron has been challenging to avoid a Corona infection despite immunization and preventive measures, many catch the virus several times, while others are spared. But what is the reason for this? Researchers are finding a surprising answer. Since the beginning of the year, the Omicron variant has caused several infections. The disease risk has never been as high as in the current wave. Despite vaccination and boosters, more and more people are contracting covid – often for the second or third time. But some seem to be unaffected by…

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Deadline extended: Energy vouchers can be redeemed until the end of the year

Austria’s households have redeemed more than 2 million 150-euro energy vouchers. The Ministry of Finance reported this on Friday. The energy suppliers had already processed 860,000 of them, deducting the credited 150 euros from the respective annual or final bill. 4 million 150-Euro-Energiegutscheine sent outAround 4 million vouchers have been sent out as part of the energy cost compensation scheme, so the response rate is around half. Households that have not yet redeemed their vouchers or have to apply for a new one, for example, because the voucher has been…

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Human urine – now becoming a significant environmental problem

According to experts, we humans feed ourselves with too much protein. As a result, our excretions in bodies of water cause a significant environmental problem. This is because human urine leads to a higher nitrogen input. Humans feed on proteins to a large extent. After all, along with fats and carbohydrates, these form the most critical components of the food we need to live. In addition, protein-rich food provides energy and is involved in numerous biochemical processes of the body in the form of cell building blocks and transport substances.…

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Corona: New antibody against all virus variants discovered

A U.S. finding gives researchers hope for a universal vaccine against Omicron and future variants. Since its first appearance just over two and a half years ago in Wuhan, China, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has developed new mutations. More infectious viral variants have become prevalent. However, vaccines and therapeutic antibodies predominantly target earlier strains of the coronavirus. The currently circulating variant BA.5, for example, seems to be able to evade immune protection particularly well. Experts are therefore hoping for a vaccine that is effective against all previous – and especially future…

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