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Letters sent to Johnson & Johnson vaccinated patients

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Today, the first Austrians immunized with the Janssen vaccine (Johnson & Johnson), originally intended as a one-time vaccine, will receive mail with a reminder to get a booster. The mailing of the letters should be completed by the end of the week, the Health Ministry said. “All those who have been vaccinated with Janssen need a second vaccination dose,” emphasized Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens). “I appeal to everyone to follow the recommendations of the National Vaccination Panel. Get vaccinated now! Maintain your vaccination protection and get your further vaccination dose,…

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New record number of new infections in Germany and Greece

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Health authorities in Germany have reported more new CoV infections to the Robert Koch Institute than at any time since the pandemic began. They transmitted 39,676 new cases within one day, according to figures from the RKI. The previous high of 37,120 had been reported on Friday. The seven-day incidence is 232.1, according to the RKI dashboard, marking the third consecutive day it has reached a high. Across Germany, 236 deaths were recorded within 24 hours, according to the new data. Drosten expects ‘very strenuous winter’German virologist Christian Drosten expects…

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Chancellor’s office denies rumors of approaching lockdown

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The chancellor’s office on Tuesday denied circulating rumors about an allegedly imminent Austria-wide lockdown. The reason: news was spread via various messenger services, including Whatsapp, that a lockdown with closed pubs and nighttime curfews would apply from November 17, 2021. No sources were given in the messages. These claims “are false and have no basis in fact,” it said on Tuesday in this regard from the Chancellery. Possible cause for the rumors might have been the statements of Federal Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg (ÖVP) from last Friday, when he had announced…

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1st shopping center in Austria announces 2G Rule in gastronomy areas and body related services

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Since Monday, a 2G obligation has been in force in Austria in large parts of public life. Now the SCS is also rushing ahead with a hammer rule. In order to provide a further incentive for the Corona vaccination and to make public life safer for everyone, a 2G duty has been in force for most areas of public life since yesterday, Monday. Access to (night) catering, hotels or body-related services will henceforth only be available to vaccinated or recovered persons. Retail is basically open to all, with mandatory FFP2.…

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7,712 new infections in Austria on Tuesday

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After the highest Monday value since the beginning of the pandemic, 7,712 new Corona infections were registered in Austria from Monday to Tuesday. Today’s new infections are below the past seven-day average of 8,411, and the seven-day incidence is currently 661.44. In hospitals, the situation has worsened significantly within the past 24 hours. Thus, 2,152 patients are currently being treated, which is an increase of 150 patients. This is the highest increase within one day this year. There are 403 patients in the intensive care units. Here, too, there was…

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Hospitals in Austria: so many patients in intensive care units are vaccinated

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In hospitals, as expected, more and more patients are being admitted with vaccine breakthroughs. In normal wards, a good 40 percent are fully vaccinated; in intensive care units, the figure is just under a quarter.Vaccine breakthroughs Nearly a quarter of the people sick with Covid-19 who had to be treated in intensive care units in Austria last week were fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. The proportion of fully immunized hospital patients who received care in normal wards was 43.6 percent. This is according to figures provided by the Ministry of…

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High antibodies: Is the third vaccination useful?

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Third vaccination despite high antibodies: is the booster vaccination against the coronavirus then useful at all? The third Corona vaccination has started in Austria. In addition to high-risk groups and those over the age of 65, the National Vaccination Panel recommends booster vaccination for everyone over the age of 18. On the sidelines of the discussion surrounding booster vaccinations, the word “antibody test” keeps coming up: many are probably wondering why they should get vaccinated a third time, even though an antibody test shows high levels. According to Health Minister…

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Costa Rica becomes the first country in the world to introduce 1-G

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The popular vacation destination will become the first country in the world to introduce 1-G on January 8. The Central American country on the Pacific and Caribbean Seas will be the first in the world to introduce 1-G. The regulation will come into effect on January 8, 2022, and will apply to locals aged 12 and older, as well as tourists aged 18 and older. With this effective date, only fully vaccinated people will be able to participate in public life. Visiting hotels, restaurants, stores, museums and national parks, which…

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Up to 500 Euros administrative fines for not observing 2-G rule in Austria

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In Austria, the 2-G rule is now in effect. Those who are neither vaccinated nor recovered can no longer go to pubs, hairdressers or events. Visiting hospitals and nursing homes is also no longer possible. Guests who break the rules face administrative fines of up to 500 euros, and operators up to 3,600 euros. 3- or 2G: New corona rules are controlled This level of penalties is also provided for employees and employers in the case of the 3-G rule in the workplace. There, it is the employer’s responsibility to…

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