4,428 new Corona infections reported Tuesday

New Corona infection numbers in Austria have increased for two weeks. According to AGES, 4,428 new Corona cases were recorded on Tuesday. This is above the average for the past seven days, with 4,308 new Corona cases added daily. The seven-day incidence rose to 334 cases per 100,000 population. There are currently 42,170 laboratory-confirmed active Corona cases in Austria, up 1,613 from the previous day. 5,554,975 confirmed Corona cases since the start of the pandemicThere have already been 5,554,975 confirmed cases in Austria since the pandemic began. In the past…

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Here’s how the Corona pandemic has changed our daily lives

In recent years, smartphones and apps have become a part of everyday life, according to a survey. The Corona pandemic has reinforced this trend. “Digital has become the new normal,” says Xaver Wölfl, manager of Allianz Austria. The Corona pandemic has driven this development, he said. He said that fear of data misuse, surveillance, cybercrime, or digital dependencies has declined, as he worries about jobs because of digitalization. The importance of smartphones and apps in everyday life has increasedAt the same time, digital tools such as smartphones and apps have…

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People who drink too little risk fatal heart disease

If you don’t drink enough, your blood sodium levels will be too high – causing long-term damage to your heart. What and how much should you drink? Water, unsweetened tea, or spiked fruit juices without sugar are the best and healthiest thirst quenchers. Ideally, you provide your body with two liters of fluid per day. You can drink more in summer or during strenuous activities that make you sweat. Drinking enough helps to remove harmful substances from the body more quickly and keeps the circulation upright and the skin plump.…

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Study: This vital substance shortens your covid infection

The trace element zinc has been used for decades to treat colds, and clinical studies have proved its effectiveness. It also helps heal wounds, produces hormones or sperm, and is suitable for skin, hair, and nails. Several studies have shown that zinc can be used very successfully in preventing and treating colds when administered within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. However, there is very little information on the role and effect of zinc in coronavirus disease. A new study has now linked orally administered zinc to reduced severity…

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Grocery stores prepare for blackout

Domestic food retailers have agreed on a unified approach in the event of a blackout. While energy and food supplies are currently secure, it is necessary to be prepared in the event of a crisis, the ministries of energy and agriculture said in a statement. Austrian newspaper “der Standard” published a round table interview with Energy Minister Leonore Gewessler and Agriculture Minister Norbert Totschnig. At the meeting, measures to prevent blackouts, maintain food supplies in the event of an emergency, and increase energy efficiency were discussed. In addition to Gewessler…

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2,814 new Corona infections reported Monday

Corona case numbers are rising again in Austria, and hospitals are seeing more infected patients. On Monday, 2,814 new coronavirus infections were reported. As usual, there was less testing over the weekend, so the number of new infections is below the weekly average. Two thousand eight hundred fourteen new corona infections on Monday.According to the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES), 2,814 new coronavirus infections were recorded on Sunday, compared with an average of 4,317 new cases per day last week. The seven-day incidence rose to 334.7 cases per…

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New 200 euro bonus is fixed for every household in Vienna

The city of Vienna wants to counter the horrendous energy costs with a subsidy. From December 5, applications can be submitted for this. The exploding energy costs bring many Viennese to the brink of despair, and not infrequently, horrendous bills leave the addressees helpless. The city wants to remedy the situation with an energy bonus, details of which were announced today by Peter Hacker, City Councillor for Social Affairs, and Peter Hanke (SP), City Councillor for Economic Affairs. The city is spending around 130 million to relieve the burden on…

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Austrian vaccination panel recommends fifth vaccination only for high-risk patients and over-60s for now

Once again, the National Immunization Panel (NIG) has updated its recommendation for the Corona vaccine. Sanofi’s protein vaccine and BioNTech/Pfizer’s variant vaccine for children five years and older have been added to the recommendation. The health ministry informed that a fifth vaccination is not recommended in general but only for high-risk groups and people aged 60 and older. To ensure the best possible protection during the cold season, the experts strongly recommend completing the primary immunization (three doses) and the booster vaccination. In principle, it is possible for all persons…

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Austrian Ministry of Finance warns against scammers

With the help of alleged emails from the Ministry of Finance, scammers are trying to get personal data from citizens. A tax refund of 578.99 euros is currently being held out to many Austrians in emails from the FinanzOnline tax platform. The problem with this is that the messages are not official documents but so-called phishing attempts. Cybercriminals try to convince unsuspecting victims of the email’s authenticity and want to get them to disclose personal data. Recipients are asked to click on a hyperlink and enter data such as their…

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