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Fauci: After Delta, Even More Dangerous Variant Could Come

August 9, 2021August 9, 2021 admin

The pandemic must be brought under control, the prominent immunologist and presidential advisor warned. The best way to do that, he said, is vaccination. U.S. health expert Anthony Fauci is warning of the development of a new, even more dangerous variant of the coronavirus if the spread of the highly contagious delta variant is not contained. Fauci told NBC on Sunday, “If you allow the virus to circulate freely and don’t try to stop it, sooner or later there’s a chance you’re going to get another variant (…) that could…

553 new infections in Austria

August 8, 2021August 8, 2021 admin

6,189 active cases – no new deaths linked to Covid-19 infection. There were 553 new Corona infections in Austria from Saturday to Sunday. The 7-day incidence thus continues to rise after yesterday’s high of 607 new cases – 40.15 signify the highest value since May 25. Just about a month ago, the 7-day incidence was only 6. The number of active cases currently stands at 6,189, with no new deaths recorded. To date, 10,750 people have died in association with Covid 19 infection. There were also 46,310 new PCR tests…

Coronavirus worldwide: 26 new infections at Olympics, hundreds of thousands of French protest new rules

August 8, 2021 admin

About 201 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 4.2 million infected people have died. About 4.3 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide. 26 new COVID 19 cases in Tokyo OlympicsAnother 26 Corona cases were registered at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday (Aug. 8). Among them was no athlete, according to a statement from Olympic organizers. The total number of Corona infected people in connection with the Summer Games increased to 430, of which 32 were residents of the Olympic…

Vienna: next week you can find the Corona vaccination buses here

August 8, 2021 admin

Those on the lookout for the Corona vaccination buses in Vienna could soon find what they are looking for. Here is the information on where to find the buses next week. Where can you find the vaccination buses next week? Information on this has been published by the City of Vienna in a press release. Accordingly, the vehicles target “highly frequented places” in Vienna and provide vaccinations from 10:00 to 19:00 (Monday to Thursday) and 11:00 to 20:00 (Friday to Sunday). You do not need to register, a Corona vaccination…

More than half of the US population fully vaccinated

August 8, 2021 admin

In the USA, more than half of the total population is now fully vaccinated. Around 166 million citizens now have this status, the CDC announced yesterday. That would result in a rate of 50.1 percent. 58.5 percent had received at least one vaccination dose. Among those over 12, the rate of fully vaccinated is 58.6 percent; among those over 18, 61 percent; and among those over 65, 80.4 percent. The U.S. administers vaccines from manufacturers Biontech and Pfizer, as well as Moderna, each of which requires two vaccinations. In addition,…

Hundreds get vaccinated while shopping

August 8, 2021 admin

Almost a thousand people have already been vaccinated against the coronavirus during the city of Vienna’s new vaccination campaign in shopping malls. The vaccination is carried out with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which only requires one dose. Low-threshold, without appointment and without registration – that’s how vaccination works while shopping, for example in Lugner City. This is specifically to address a younger target group, which has so far been underrepresented in CoV vaccination. “It’s better to be vaccinated than not,” said a young woman in the “Wien heute” interview.…

Austria sends 500,000 vaccine doses to Bosnia-Herzegovina

August 8, 2021 admin

500,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses will make their way from Vienna to Bosnia and Herzegovina tomorrow via refrigerated truck and are expected to arrive in Sarajevo on Tuesday. “I am pleased that we can now also help Bosnia and Herzegovina with a direct delivery of vaccine doses from Austria,” Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) stressed today, according to a statement. Under the coordination of Vienna, more than 650,000 vaccine doses from the European Union have been made available to the Western Balkan states so far. Bosnia-Herzegovina has received 214,000 of them. “We…

Coronavirus worldwide: 22 more Corona cases in Olympics attendees, Russia’s population shrinks significantly in pandemic

August 7, 2021August 7, 2021 admin

About 201 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 4.2 million infected people have died. About 4.3 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide.The latest developments 22 more cases in TokyoTokyo Olympics organizers have reported 22 more Corona cases surrounding the Summer Games. No other athletes have been affected, according to a statement issued by organizers on Saturday (Aug. 7). The total number of people infected with Corona in connection with the Olympics rose to 404, including 32 Olympic village residents…

Green passport only for fully-immunized as of Aug. 15

August 7, 2021August 7, 2021 admin

Convalescents with only one vaccination will be considered fully immunized in the Green Passport as of August 15. Those who have not recovered will need at least two vaccinations for the Green Passport – except for Johnson&Johnson. Solution for convalescents with one vaccinationAs of August 15, vaccinated individuals will only receive a “green passport” if they can demonstrate full immunization. For most vaccines, this requires two stings. For those who have recovered, one vaccination is sufficient, but their certificate used to say “1/2”. This has now been changed. With the…