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Italy: “Green passport” exemption for vaccine test

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As part of the “green passport” scheme that went into effect today in Italy, the Ministry of Health also announced an exemption for participants in a series of tests for the coronavirus vaccine developed in Italy by biotech company Reithera, but not yet licensed. All participants can obtain an “exemption from vaccination against Covid-19 in paper or digital format” at testing centers, the ministry told agency sources. This certificate is reportedly valid until September 30 and is issued by the doctor responsible for the test center where the vaccination was…

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Nearly 40 percent of all new infections occur in connection with travel and vacation

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Almost 40 percent of all new infections with coronavirus in Austria can now be traced back to travel. This means that more infections occur in connection with vacations and vacation stays than in households. This is the result of the epidemiological Covid-19 clarification of the Agency for Food Safety and Health (AGES), which was updated today. Of the total of 3,266 cases officially detected in calendar week 30 (July 26 to August 1), the source of infection could be clarified in 69.5 percent. Of these, 39.3 percent were travel-associated –…

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563 new infections in Austria

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There are also three new deaths linked to Covid-19 infection. From Tuesday to Wednesday, there were 563 new Corona infections in Austria. The 24-hour figure is above last week’s average of 486 positive tests. Compared to the previous week (514 cases), new infections increased by 49 cases, with a total of 3,404 infections added within seven days. The 7-day incidence increased to 38.24. In addition, there are three new deaths related to Covid 19 infection, bringing the pandemic death toll in Austria to 10,748 so far. The number of active…

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Coronavirus worldwide: As of today, the “green passport” is valid in Italy, US health authority warns of hundreds of thousands of new infections, South Korea extends restrictions

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About 200 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 “green passport” is valid in Italy From Friday (Aug. 6), anyone in Italy who wants to eat indoors in a restaurant, go to a museum or to a swimming pool or spa will have to show a “green passport” – either proof of vaccination, a negative Corona test valid for 48 hours or proof of recovery.…

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Forecast: sun and rain alternate over the weekend

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Weekend forecast: Showers and thunderstorms remain on the agenda, according to the ZAMG forecast. However, the sun will make an appearance at the weekend and thus there will be summer temperatures around 30 degrees. A good chance of stable summer weather, according to the current forecast Central Institute for Metrology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) is only on Saturday and Monday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are to be expected on the weekend and the first half of the coming working week until Tuesday. However, there will be summer temperatures with highs around…

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USA: CDC warns of hundreds of thousands of new infections

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The head of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (CDC) has warned of hundreds of thousands of new coronavirus infections per day in the United States. If the country stood together, the unvaccinated got vaccinated and people wore their masks, the situation could be brought under control within a few weeks, Rochelle Walensky told CNN last night (local time). “Our models show that if we don’t do that, we could be looking at several 100,000 cases a day – similar to the surge in early January.” Asked if the numbers…

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EU secures 200 million doses of Novavax vaccine

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EU secures access to up to 200 million doses of possible new Corona vaccine from U.S. The EU Commission, which is responsible for purchasing accredited Covid 19 vaccines, announced Wednesday that it had approved the conclusion of a corresponding contract with U.S. manufacturer Novavax. However, the vaccine candidate still has to be found safe by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). “As new coronavirus variants spread in Europe and around the world, this new contract with a company that is already successfully testing its vaccine on these variants is a further…

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Austria gears up for third Corona vaccination

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Austrians will probably need a Corona vaccination booster starting in the fall. The federal government announced that this will be start in nursing homes and risk groups, as soon as the experts recommend it and the approval is given on the European level. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein announced. Kurz and Mückstein expect “new scientific findings on the need for a third vaccination soon,” they said in a statement Friday. Preparations are already being made with the provincial vaccination coordinators. “The top priority is to protect the…

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Chancellor Kurz: “I renew my urgent appeal: please get vaccinated and complete your vaccination protection”

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The incidence of infection has remained unchanged for weeks in Austria, with 70 percent of new infections affecting people under 35 and less than five percent affecting people over 65. “The vaccine works and protects against the virus and variants. It is up to each individual to take up the offer and get vaccinated. Especially the young people in the country, I ask, go and get your vaccination. The first half of the summer is over, we can enjoy freedoms and normality again over wide areas except for a few…

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