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Start of school without compulsory masks and tests

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From the point of view of education policy, it is evident: that schools must remain open, explained Education Minister Martin Polaschek (ÖVP) at a press conference on Monday. There will be no area-wide school closures in the coming school year. One is prepared for all scenarios, the minister explained. And he was glad that an overall strategy included the schools. After all, he said, it had never been clear why different rules should apply in schools than elsewhere: “School is not a segregated area.” In general, Polaschek emphasized the principle…

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Austria – 38.7 degrees: fourth warmest summer in recorded history

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Summer 2022 is the fourth warmest in measured historyWith maximum values of 38.7 degrees in Seibersdorf (Lower Austria), the summer of 2022 has been the fourth warmest in measurement history since 255. “After evaluations of all measuring stations, 2022 and 2015 could also be tied for third place. At the top are still the summers of 2003 and 2019,” reported Alexander Orlik of the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG). 38.7 degrees: Summer 2022 was hot and dryThis year’s summer was hot and dry, bringing heavy rain and severe…

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Price explosion! Electricity is ten times more expensive than in 2021

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Due to massive inflation, the price of electricity has increased more than tenfold in just one year. More and more energy suppliers are in trouble. These are extreme market situations: Last week, the price of electricity on the stock exchange rose to almost 1,000 euros per megawatt hour. A year ago, it was still at 86 euros, Energie AG Oberösterreich reports. As reported, the price jump has put Wien Energie in a tight spot: the company is short about 1.7 billion euros in collateral. It has applied to the federal…

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2,708 new infections in Austria on Monday

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From Sunday to Monday, 2,708 new infections were registered in Austria. The number is below the 7-day average of 4,693 infections. The 7-day incidence continues to drop to 369.07. The number of active Corona cases also decreases slightly again – to 68,176. In addition, there is one new death. Thus, 19,395 persons have died in connection with a SARS-CoV-2 infection throughout Austria. Currently, 1,091 patients are being treated in hospitals, and 66 patients are being treated in intensive care units. New infections in the provincesBurgenland: 104 Carinthia: 283 Lower Austria:…

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The effect of a walk after eating on blood sugar levels

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Getting regular exercise is essential for your health. According to a study, walking for just a few minutes can affect blood sugar levels, especially after meals. Other scientific findings confirm that the digestive walk should not be underestimated because of its benefits for energy metabolism. It is now widely known that regular exercise and sports are associated with numerous health benefits. Among other things, sport positively affects our blood values: Blood fat, blood pressure, and above all, the glucose content in the blood is lowered. And you don’t always have…

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SMS via satellite – iPhone 14 transmits to the stars

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The 14er iPhones are presented under the motto “Far out.” Insiders suspect that the new generation will be able to send SMS via satellite. Rumors were already doing the rounds in 2021. This year it will be that time. According to Tim Farrar, a U.S. expert in satellite communications, Apple CEO Tim Cook will make a partnership with Globalstar official on Wednesday of next week, in addition to the 14-series iPhones. The deal: iPhone users will be able to send and receive text messages free of charge in regions without…

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Strict Covid measures in schools are not necessary at the moment, virologist says

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The school will do without harsh Corona measures, for the time being, the ministry said. After the vacation period, the situation will be re-evaluated, it said. Monday morning, the Ministry of Education will announce all Corona measures that will apply in the new school year. PCR testing will not be mandatory, and the tender for the test kits has not yet been finalized. Nor will masks be mandatory, according to the variant management plan. “That’s okay for now,” virologist Norbert Nowotny tells “daily newspaper “Heute”: “At the moment, from an…

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Ministries report 3,831 new COVID infections

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The Ministries of Health and Interior have reported 3,831 newly registered coronavirus cases within the last 24 hours (as of 9:30 a.m. today). The states reported these numbers to the national crisis team. Due to reduced testing possibilities and readiness, experts suspect a much higher number of unreported cases. Nineteen thousand three hundred ninety-four people have died in connection with the coronavirus. One thousand sixty-two infected persons are currently being treated in hospitals, 74 in intensive care units. It is not possible to distinguish between principal and secondary diagnoses nationwide.…

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Gecko: Corona immune protection of population will decline

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According to a recent Gecko (Government Covid Crisis Coordination) study, Corona immune protection in the Austrian population will decline, accelerating infection dynamics in the medium term. “Vaccine protection declines continuously after about three months, but protection against hospitalization remains high,” Gecko member and virologist Andreas Bergthaler held. According to study results, a fourth Covid 19 vaccination is expected to halve the hospitalization rate and reduce mortality. Corona vaccine boosters are recommended as soon as possibleCurrently available Covid vaccines continue to show excellent properties for boosting vaccine protection and providing solid…

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