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“Steeply upwards” – now corona figures continue to rise

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 admin

Corona numbers continue to rise, hospitals are filling up, and the end of the wave is nowhere in sight. COVID-19 has no longer been notifiable since the summer of 2023. However, the virus has not disappeared; quite the opposite: the coronavirus load in wastewater is currently higher than ever before. Experts, such as molecular biologist Ulrich Elling, predict that the peak of the wave has not yet been reached. “The levels are continuing to rise sharply in all federal states,” the expert said in an interview with “Heute.” This is…

Why you should eat white skin with mandarins

December 5, 2023December 7, 2023 admin

Are you someone who painstakingly peels off the white threads of mandarins and the like? If so, you might want to rethink your habit. Now that it’s getting uncomfortably cold outside and the flu epidemic is sweeping over us, you should make sure to strengthen your immune system. Oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and mandarins, among others, are considered vital substances for the immune system. Their high vitamin C content can intercept so-called free radicals in the body and thus ensure better cell protection. Tastes differ, and the question of whether to…

5 foods you should never put in the freezer

December 5, 2023December 8, 2023 admin

The freezer is indispensable in most households, but certain incorrect storage methods can cause damage that can be costly. According to experts, certain foods should be avoided in the freezer as they can cause damage and result in expensive repairs, as Nyheder24.dk reports. An expert from RGB Direct, one of the UK’s largest electronics retailers, has shared his expertise on what items you should never put in the freezer to prolong their lives. These include canned foods, carton eggs, and even certain fruits and vegetables. The first warning concerns canned…

This is the reason why red wine gives you a headache

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 admin

Although studies have shown that alcohol consumption can have some surprising benefits – such as red wine for COVID-19 infections – excessive alcohol consumption naturally has serious health consequences in the first place. It can, for example, promote laryngeal cancer. Furthermore, there are even certain foods that are said to be almost as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes! With the festive season just around the corner, socializing is likely to be accompanied by a lot of alcohol consumption and, with it, the dreaded hangover after red wine. According to the…

What is Advent: origin and meaning

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 admin

Advent translates as “arrival”The Latin word “advent” literally means “arrival.” The Advent season refers to the arrival of Jesus Christ, whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. With the sight of Advent markets, chocolate, and nuts during Advent, it is hard to imagine today that Advent was once a time of fasting and penance. Behind it was an inner and outer preparation for the birth of Jesus, the second-highest Christian festival. Advent is a time of preparation for ChristmasThe Advent season does not stand alone but aims towards Christmas. Preparation is…

After the snow roller comes the freezing temperature: -16 degrees!

December 3, 2023December 4, 2023 admin

After the snow chaos on Saturday, the situation has calmed down. There was no fresh snow on Sunday, but according to meteorologists, cold temperatures of up to minus 16 degrees are expected across the country during the evening and night. Only a few flakes are expected to fall on Sunday, especially in Lower Austria and Styria. But it will be freezing: meteorologists expect lows of around minus 15 degrees in some areas during the evening and night. It will continue to be cold on Monday and Tuesday. Black ice is…

New corona vaccine in the middle of the mega wave

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 admin

Austria is experiencing the highest wave since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. At least, that’s the alarming call from microbiologist Ulrich Elling. A look at the wastewater monitoring confirms this. The curve has reached its highest point since measurements began. At the same time, the protein corona vaccine from Novavax, adapted to the Omicron variant XBB.1.5, has now reached Austria. XBB.1.5 and its offspring are currently among the most prevalent variants in Austria and are responsible for around 800 hospitalizations throughout Austria. The vaccine will be available from all…

Snow chaos paralyzes Austria

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 admin

Heavy snowfall led to extensive traffic disruptions in large parts of Austria on Saturday. Deep winter driving conditions caused issues in the far west—Vorarlberg and Tyrol—and Upper and Lower Austria. In Tyrol, there were also disruptions to rail services and the power supply. In a nightclub in the Vorarlberg town of Dornbirn, 91 people were trapped for five hours after a landslide. The ÖAMTC reported deep winter road conditions, especially on the northern and eastern sides of the Alps. With repeated traffic jams and accidents, numerous main routes were difficult…

Viennese spend 50 euros on gifts for St. Nicholas this year

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 admin

The Viennese are spending an average of 50 euros on gifts for St. Nicholas this year, a survey shows. Chocolate Nikolaus, fruit, and cash are especially popular gifts. Many chocolate Santa Clauses are once again being sold over the counters of confectionery manufacturers in Vienna these days – but of course, there is also the occasional Krampus. Survey shows that Viennese like to give presents for St. NicholasAccording to a recent KMU Forschung Austria poll, seven out of ten Viennese want to give at least one small gift to St.…