Day: September 24, 2024

New Corona variants: are they really dangerous?

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The number of coronavirus cases is rising significantly in Austria, particularly due to the new variants KP.3 and KP.3.1.1. Experts expect another wave this autumn, but it will start earlier than usual. How widespread is Covid at the moment? What do we know about the new variants? Should you wear a mask again and get vaccinated? Here are the most important questions and answers: How widespread is the coronavirus in Austria at the moment?The rising infection figures are reflected in wastewater monitoring. Samples from 48 wastewater treatment plants, which cover…

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One-way deposit system coming to Austria in three months

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From 2025, the new one-way deposit on aluminum cans and plastic bottles will apply in Austria. The “EWP Recycling Deposit Austria” is responsible for implementing the corresponding federal ordinance, according to which the final preparations are in full swing. In the meantime, “almost the entire Austrian retail network” has been equipped with deposit machines, announced Managing Director Simon Parth at a press conference on Tuesday.The deposit will cost 25 cents each for closed beverage containers made of plastic or metal with a capacity of up to three liters—except milk and…

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Our Lady of Manaoag Devotees Support Catholic Youth Action in Vienna

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In a spirit of community and compassion, the Association of Pangasinenses and their religious group, the Our Lady of Manaoag, carried out a meaningful initiative to support the Church and local outreach in Vienna. By joining the confirmation candidates of the Parish of Herz Jesu, Töllergasse, (1210 Vienna) in their recent Thanksgiving Mass and social action, they set a shining example of unity in the face of adversity. This collaborative effort celebrated faith and provided crucial assistance to flood victims in Austria, particularly in Lower Austria. The Role of the…

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Virus wave: a quarter of a million Austrians now sick

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Austrian health insurer ÖGK alone reported 253,677 insured persons on Monday. 63,416 reports of incapacity to work related to flu-like infections, 355 to influenza (“real flu”), and 8,505 to COVID. “The number of sick days has risen again compared to the previous week. We are noticing this for all three illnesses,” said ÖGK head physician Andreas Krauter. In the previous week, 227,444 sick days were reported in this context, 26,233 fewer. “Masks are a safe way to prevent infection and the spread of the virus. Washing your hands is also…

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Austria: Rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday

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Thick clouds and rain spread from the west on Tuesday night. It will remain dry in the east and southeast until the morning. Winds will be weak to moderate and quite brisk in places in the east, mostly from the southeast to the southwest. The lowest temperatures are 9 to 16 degrees. On Tuesday, the disturbance zone will cross the whole of Austria with rain and rain showers. In the west, however, it will start to clear up in the morning and then in the east during the afternoon, according…

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