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WHO: climate change saw as biggest threat to health

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 admin

The WHO estimates that more than 13 million deaths worldwide are due to preventable environmental causes. Moreover, the most significant health threat to humanity comes from climate change. Ideas for a better world “Health promotion can contribute a lot to climate protection. Ditch the car, get on the bike, or eat more plant-based foods and consume less meat,” said Health Minister Johannes Rauch (Greens). “Both prevent disease and protect the climate,” the minister stressed. The Healthy Austria Fund (FGÖ) has included “Healthy lifestyles and climate protection through intersectoral cooperation” as…

Protection from the fourth Corona vaccine wears off quickly

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 admin

The fourth dose of BioNTech and Pfizer’s vaccine does lower rates of covid-19 in the elderly. But protection from infection appears to be short-lived, according to a large-scale study in Israel. Protection from the second booster vaccination waned after just four weeks, Israeli researchers showed in their study published Tuesday in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine. Protection against severe disease after the fourth Corona vaccination The protection against serious diseases did not diminish in the six weeks after the vaccination. However, the scientists said further follow-up studies are…

EMA: Fourth vaccination for all not necessary at present

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 admin

The EU Medicines Agency (EMA) does not currently consider a fourth CoV vaccination for all citizens necessary. It is now too early for a general recommendation, and the EMA was announced today in Amsterdam together with the EU health authority (ECDC). However, a fourth dose could be helpful for people 80 years and older, given the higher risk of severe CoV disease in this age group. “For adults aged 60 years and older with a normal immune system, there is no conclusive evidence that vaccine protection against severe disease decreases…

ANNOUNCEMENT ON OVERSEAS VOTING – Philippine Embassy Vienna

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 admin

The Philippine Embassy in Vienna informs all registered Filipino overseas voters in Austria, Croatia, Slovakia and Slovenia that the overseas voting period for the 2022 Philippine National Elections will be from 10 April until 9 May 2022 (7:00 PM Philippine time). The mode of voting for Austria, Croatia, Slovakia and Slovenia is by postal voting. The Philippine Embassy will mail a ballot to each registered overseas voter included in the Certified List of Voters, available at https://bit.ly/ViennaCLOV, once funds for mailing expenses have been received from COMELEC. The Embassy will…

Over 21,000 new infections in Austria on Wednesday

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 admin

From Tuesday to Wednesday, 21,076 new infections were registered in Austria. This is above the seven-day average of 18,361. The seven-day incidence is 1,443.95. Currently, 243,478 people in Austria are actively infected with the coronavirus. In addition, there are 36 new deaths associated with covid-19 infection to report. To date, the coronavirus has claimed 16,097 lives in Austria. Within the past 24 hours, 260,254 PCR tests have been performed. This results in a positive rate of 8.10. Currently, 2,873 people are being treated in the hospital. This is 105 patients…

China reports more than 20,000 infections a day for the first time

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 admin

China reported more than 20,000 CoV infections yesterday – a new high since the pandemic began two years ago. The National Health Commission said there were 20,472 infections but “no new deaths.” It also said most cases were asymptomatic. According to city officials, the main focus is the economic metropolis of Shanghai, which accounted for more than 80 percent of the nationwide cases. Metropolis gradually sealed off The metropolis of 25 million inhabitants was gradually sealed off last week. This had led to panic buying in the city, and residents…

What you need to know about the new Omicron variant XE

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 admin

More than 600 cases of recombination from omicron subtypes BA.1 and BA.2 have already been confirmed in the UK. The new variant, called “XE,” was first detected in the United Kingdom as early as January 19 – and more than 600 cases have been confirmed since then. Whether the recombination XE is more transmissible than earlier strains cannot be said. However, initial data would already indicate a 9.8 percent higher growth rate than BA.2, the UK Health Service Agency (UKHSCA) confirms. In short, XE is still slightly more infectious than…

Validity of the “Green Passport” is extended

April 6, 2022 admin

The validity of the “Green Passport” will be extended. Health Minister Johannes Rauch announced this on ORF’s “Report.” As to when the extension will apply and for how long, he will announce at the latest at the beginning of next week. Rauch, however, has already assured that no one will have to forego a vacation because of an expiring “green passport” that depicts CoV vaccination or recovery. The minister’s rejection is demanded to expand the exceptions to the CoV test quota. Corresponding desires had become loud for established physicians, lady…

Corona: comeback of free PCR tests in Vienna pharmacies on April 11

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 admin

Those who prefer to take their Corona test in Vienna’s pharmacies can look forward to April 11. From then on, you will be able to take your five free PCR tests there again. Free PCR tests are soon possible again On Monday, the Ministry of Health has agreed to this test possibility. In addition to pharmacies, the free PCR tests can also continue to be processed via “Alles Gurgelt,“ the gargle boxes, and test streets. “I would prefer it to be even faster,” Viennese Health Minister Peter Hacker said. However,…