Corona for the second time: why some people are infected twice?

While some people have not even been infected after two years of the Corona pandemic, others have tested positive for the second time. What’s the reason? The Omikron wave is rolling across the country with full force. Several thousand people are infected with the coronavirus every day, even for the second time. But why is this happening? And most importantly, how quickly can you be re-infected after overcoming an illness? After surviving Corona infection: That’s why some people are infected twice First, the most critical question in advance: can you…

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Corona Hammer! Who is now immune to the virus

British researchers suspect that some people are immune to Corona. The reason for this could be specific T-cells. Are there people who can’t become infected with Corona? Since the pandemic began in late 2019, scientists worldwide have been looking at the question of possible Corona immunity. A British study provides exciting clues. Corona study: who is immune to the virus? In the winter of 2021, researchers led by Mariana O. Diniz of University College London made an interesting observation: 58 hospital employees at exceptionally high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection did…

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How often should you change your bed linen? The answer is surprising!

We sleep in our bedding every night, but do you know how often you should change the comforter cover? A lot more often than most do… Quite a few people change their bedding only every three to four weeks. Fatal! The common house dust mite feels very comfortable in our bed’s warm and humid climate. The sweat and skin flakes in the bed linen also provide an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. So we share our bed with billions of mites that disturb our sleep… Regular change of bed linen…

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Green passport no longer required in Italy

More than two years after the pandemic, Italy takes further steps to ease Corona’s restrictions. As of Sunday (May 1), the so-called green passport is no longer required in Italy. This means that the 2G and 3G obligations will no longer apply. Employees will no longer have to show a Green Pass to access the workplace. The 3G obligation will continue to use for access to hospitals and nursing homes. Green passport: new presentation for booster vaccinationsA vaccination requirement remains for health care workers through the end of 2022. On…

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Does food become unhealthier when microwaved?

Most households have a microwave, but there are still skeptical people because they fear that the quality of food and health will suffer. Is this the case? Like most technologies, microwave ovens were developed to simplify our lives by reducing the amount of work we have to do. However, several people believe that using a microwave removes vitamins and nutrients from food. But isn’t the use of microwaves dangerous? How do they work? Microwaves, whose cable does not belong in multiple sockets, use the radiation of the water molecules in…

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New Corona test rules here – this applies from 1 May in Vienna

Vienna is adapting its Corona test offer to “current needs” starting May 1. New adjustments are being made to the Vienna Test Rules. Everything you need to know.“Physical testing services in Vienna will be adapted to current needs as of May 1, 2022,” the city said Saturday. “Gargle boxes, COVID checkboxes, and test streets will still be available to all Viennese. Unchanged are all delivery and collection locations for ‘Alles Gurgelt’ and the previous test offer in the Viennese pharmacies,” the city government announced. Experts advise: Every household should now…

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5,200 new infections in Austria on Saturday

From Friday to Saturday, 5,199 new infections were registered in Austria. This is slightly above the average of 5,928 diseases over the past seven days. The 7-day incidence is currently 466.17. Currently, 79,847 people are actively infected. In the past 24 hours, 150,570 PCR tests have been performed. This results in a positive rate of 3.45 percent. In addition, 18 new deaths have been reported. This brings the pandemic death toll to 18,156 so far. There has also been a decrease in hospital patients. There are currently 1,247 people in…

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Coronaviruses are most frequently transmitted when speaking

According to a study, the most common way to become infected with corona is through conversation – mouth masks reduce the risk eightfold. You’re mistaken if you think coronaviruses spread most through sneezing or coughing. As a new study shows, interpersonal conversations are the “dominant” form of coronavirus transmission. What can help against it? First and foremost, mouth masks, because as the scientists found out, they can reduce the risk of infection by a factor of eight – as long as everyone involved wears a mask. The study results were…

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Study: Corona infection can cause retinal damage.

According to a study, about one in 10 people hospitalized for a coronavirus showed white spots on the retina. However, these pathological changes subsided after three months, a Swiss research team from Geneva reported in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. The researchers examined the eyes of 172 hospitalized patients who suffered respiratory distress due to Sars-CoV-2 infection. According to the study, eleven percent showed retinal damage, which manifested as white spots. These were due to occlusion of the small arteries, triggered by an embolism or inflammation. Lead author Gordana Sunaric…

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