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Israel launches fourth vaccination in immunocompromised people

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Israel will initially give a fourth dose of the Corona vaccine only to people with immunodeficiency. An expert panel had recommended that people over 60 and medical personnel be vaccinated for the fourth time, in addition to the immunocompromised, in light of the rapid spread of the Omikron variant. Nachman Asch, director general of the Ministry of Health, said he was not yet convinced that this was already necessary. However, he said, they are re-evaluating every day how to proceed. An Israeli hospital had begun a study Monday on the…

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COVID 19: An international overview

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Portugal is following Spain’s example and reducing the isolation period from ten to seven days. The reduction applies to infected people without symptoms and to people with a suspected corona infection that has not yet been confirmed. Austria does not count Spain or Portugal as a virus variant area. Therefore, 2G plus applies to entry into Austria. Persons entering Austria must present proof of vaccination or recovery and additionally a PCR test. Persons who have already received another vaccination dose (“booster”) are exempt from presenting a test. The Greek Health…

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According to statistics: More than one million new infections per day

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For the first time, the threshold of more than one million new CoV infections per day worldwide has been exceeded, according to a count by the AFP news agency. With more than 7.3 million new infections reported by authorities around the world between Dec. 23 and Dec. 29, there were an average of 1.045 million infections with the coronavirus per day. This is the highest figure since the pandemic began two years ago. The number is significantly higher than the previous record, which was set between April 23 and 29,…

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Corona lockdown for unvaccinated extended until Jan. 10

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The lockdown for people without valid proof of Corona vaccination or recovery will be extended in Austria until January 10, 2022, for the time being. The main committee on Thursday reached agreement with Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein on the fourth amendment to the sixth COVID-19 protective measures ordinance with the votes of the ÖVP, SPÖ and Greens, giving the green light to update the ordinance, parliamentary correspondence reported. Exemptions for December 31 and January 1, 2022.With the amendment, the slight relaxations approved for New Year’s Eve celebrations on Dec. 31…

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Mildest weather since 1941: Temperatures will reach up to 17 degrees on New Year’s Eve

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The weather presents itself on the last day of the year from its mild side. According to the experts of the Austrian Severe Weather Center, Vienna will even experience the mildest turn of the year since 1941. The slide into the new year 2022 will be a much too mild one. And the first days of the coming year will remain so, according to the forecast of the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG). Temperatures will reach up to 17 degrees on New Year’s Eve and remain in the…

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3,225 new corona infections in Austria

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After three days with strongly increasing numbers, there was even a minimal decrease on Thursday with 3,225 new Corona infections in Austria after 3,251 registered new infections on the previous day. The number of hospital treatments also continued to decline, with 1,121 people there, 26 fewer than on Wednesday. 345 people needed treatment in intensive care, a decrease of eight. With Thursday, there are 29,068 active cases in Austria, 434 more than the day before. The positive rate of the 348,734 PCR tests was 0.9 percent Thursday, above the weekly…

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125th Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal: Filipino hero

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Dr. Jose Rizal is widely celebrated as a martyr in the Philippines. He was executed by the Spanish Army on Dec. 30, 1896 after being allegedly  to a national secret society. Although Rizal never had connections with secret society, he had published books educating the general public of the Spanish colonial authorities in power at the time. Two books in particular angered the Spanish elite, “Noli me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo.” The Filipino Community in Austria brought a great sense of remembrance  on December 29, 2021 at the Philippine Embassy…

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Fireworks in Vienna: what is allowed, what is prohibited

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In view of New Year’s Eve, the Vienna police expressly warns against the use and unauthorized possession of firecrackers and improper use of rockets and other fireworks. Juicy penalties may be imposed. New Year’s Eve fireworks: What is the situation in Austria?Most accidents with pyrotechnics are due to carelessness, and improper use. Especially the careless handling of pyrotechnics obtained illegally from abroad, harbors great potential danger. In the event of violations of the provisions of the Pyrotechnics Act, the user faces, in addition to possible criminal consequences, administrative fines of…

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Larger New Year’s Eve parties only permitted until 10 p.m.

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New Year’s Eve parties around the clock are only permitted on a small scale this year – up to ten people. This is because the 10 p.m. curfew also applies to private gatherings – including those that are vaccinated. As already announced, several unvaccinated people are exceptionally allowed to get together at the turn of the year: This New Year’s Eve exception was passed with the current amendment to the Covid 19 Protective Measures Ordinance today in the main committee. The exception for the unvaccinated (who are still in lockdown)…

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