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Study: This vital substance shortens your covid infection

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Mandatory use of FFP2 masks on Vienna’s public transport system throughout winter

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The current Corona protection measures in Vienna will probably be in place for longer. As Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) explained, the obligation to wear masks on public transport and the health and care sector provisions will probably remain in place throughout the winter. “It makes sense to maintain certain measures during the colder season,” he said in an interview with APA. The situation in hospitals is still a very demanding one, he indicated. He said one has to pay attention to vulnerable groups – for example, in hospitals or nursing…

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Philippine Charge d’Affaires congratulates new PANÖ officers

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Philippine Charge d’Affaires Irene Susan Natividad inducted and congratulated the new set of officers of the Philippine Association of Niederösterreich (PANÖ). In her remarks, Hon. Irene Susan Natividad lauded the PANÖ for its dedicated efforts in promoting the identity and welfare of Filipinos living in this Federal State of Austria. She also commended their efforts to foster unity and cooperation within the Filipino-Austrian Community. Hon. Irene Susan Natividad likewise congratulated the PANÖ  Officers and members for their benevolent projects that support the needy in the Philippines. She praised the group…

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Fine dust brings premature death to hundreds of thousands in the EU

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The good news is that the EU’s air has improved so much between 2005 and 2020 that the number of premature deaths caused by particulate matter pollution has dropped by 45 percent. The bad news is that 240,000 people will still die earlier as a result – in one year. Despite the better air quality, around 240,000 people in the EU will have died prematurely in 2020 due to exposure to delicate particulate matter in the air around them. This estimated figure was published by the EU environmental agency EEA.…

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