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Over 7.7 million people were displaced in Ukraine, 200,000 refugees expected in Austria

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 admin

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), more than 600,000 additional people were displaced in Ukraine in the first 17 days of April. This brought the total number of displaced people since the war to more than 7.7 million, or 17 percent of the population. At least 60 percent of those fleeing are women. More than half of the people displaced inside Ukraine complain of a lack of certain food items. According to UN data, more than five million people have left their country. Ukraine: 200,000 refugees expected in…

More than 200 dead after a tropical storm in the Philippines

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 admin

The number of deaths caused by tropical storm “Megi” in the Philippines has risen further. At least 224 people have died, and more than 140 are still missing. “Megi,” called “Agaton” in the Philippines, was the first tropical storm of the year and made landfall on the east coast ten days ago. Most casualties were recorded in Leyte province, nearly 600 kilometers southeast of Manila’s capital. Landslides had buried dozens of houses here, and there was also severe flooding. On Wednesday, authorities had temporarily suspended search efforts for missing people…

NUMBERS ARE ON THE RISE AGAIN: 11,948 new infections on Thursday

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 admin

In the past 24 hours (as of 9:30 a.m. Thursday), 11,948 new Corona infections have been registered in Austria. A week ago, there were 10,483 new cases. In addition, precisely 587 deaths were subsequently reported. Thus, the total number of Corona deaths since the pandemic is now well above the 20,000 mark. Meanwhile, occupancy rates in hospital Corona wards continue to fall. The Ministry of Health already post-reported 3412 deaths on Tuesday – bringing the total number of deaths to 19,851. On Wednesday, another 31 were added. More than 20,000…

COVID Traffic light in Austria: Only Burgenland red

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 admin

The positive trend in coronavirus numbers has continued this week. In all provinces, the infections are decreasing, which means that this evening only Burgenland is still red on the CoV traffic light, according to the working document of the responsible commission available to APA. This time, Vorarlberg and Carinthia have thus additionally made it into the orange zone of the already still high risk. Nowhere has it been enough for the yellow zone of medium risk; the closest is still Salzburg. In Salzburg, this value, which considers infections and the…

Corona infection before travel: Insurance companies pay

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 admin

Summer is approaching: many people book their trips outside the country. But who pays the travel costs in case of a short-term corona infection? The Chamber of Labor of Upper Austria emphasizes that cancellation insurances cover the trip’s costs in case of corona illness. However, insurance companies remain vague about what happens in the event of a Corona infection on vacation and exactly what benefits are offered, the AK reported Wednesday. With Corona infection before the journey, insurance companies carry the costs The consumer protectors advise obtaining absolutely before booking…

Why does asparagus urine smell so strong, and can it be prevented?

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 admin

Asparagus is, without question, a popular seasonal vegetable. Less famous: the harsh smell that urine can give off after eating asparagus. Where does it come from, and can it be prevented? Strange urine smell after eating asparagus The typical smell of urine is the aspartic acid contained in asparagus, or more precisely: its sulfur-containing decomposition products. Sulfur is known to have an unpleasant odor. Therefore, it is not the asparagus that is to blame but rather an endogenous enzyme that breaks down the sulfur-containing substances of that aspartic acid. Not…

Food prices soar to record levels

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 admin

With the outbreak of war in Ukraine, food costs continue to rise and reach new highs. In 2022, price increases come to a record 6.7 percent. Food is getting more expensive but not scarce According to Bank Austria, this year’s price increase is approaching the record level of 6.7 percent set in 2008. Low-income households are particularly affected. The war hardly threatens Austria’s food supply, but it strains food processors and raises consumer prices. A gas supply freeze would significantly hamper the industry. The rise in food prices nears record…

Christians are now in the minority in Germany

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 admin

For the first time in centuries, fewer than half of German citizens are Protestant or Catholic Church members. Christianity is losing ground in our neighboring country. A year ago, Roman Catholic and Protestant Church members together accounted for 51 percent of Germany’s total population. But the creeping trend of people leaving the church has now fallen below a dramatic mark: since spring 2022, church members have been in the minority for the first time in centuries, and together they now make up less than 50 percent of the population. This…

Mask requirement at schools falls completely

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 admin

The masking requirement at schools will be lifted entirely as of next week. This was announced by Education Minister Martin Polaschek on Wednesday. The mouth-nose protection was still to be worn in the corridors and toilets, among other places. There has been no need to put on a mask for some time in the classroom itself. Polaschek also confirmed that the mask requirement for unvaccinated teachers would also be dropped on Monday. Nevertheless, the minister stressed that all persons who feel unsafe on school premises would have the option to…