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New corona mutation E484K likely to reduce vaccine efficacy

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A new corona mutation is harder for the immune system to catch, but it weakens disease progression. However, new vaccine variants may be needed. The E484K mutation, which has now also emerged in the United Kingdom, strengthens the coronavirus against defense mechanisms in the body, according to virologist Alexander Kekule. “The virus escapes the immune system more easily,” the Halle-Wittenberg University professor said Wednesday. Like other mutations, the mutation affects the so-called spike protein, which gives the coronavirus its crown-like shape. E484K: Antibodies less effectiveAntibodies, however, are significantly less effective…

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Good to know: shopping in Austria during the light lockdown

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Starting today, 8 February, almost all business establishments in Austria will open their portals (except restaurant, hotels and indoor sports). Each customer should have 20 square meters of space in stores. For six weeks, 22,500 stores nationwide remained down. Today, all of them – with strict Corona rules – are allowed to open up again: Mask. Every customer must wear FFP2 protectionDistance. At least two meters from the next person.20 m². Each person must observe 20 square meters distance from the other.This requirement is easy to meet in small stores.…

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Germany: RKI reports 4535 new Corona infections and 158 new deaths

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German health departments have reported 4535 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 158 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours, according to figures released by the RKI on Monday. Exactly a week ago, the RKI had recorded 5608 new infections and 175 new deaths within 24 hours. The recorded case numbers are usually lower on Mondays, partly because less testing is done on weekends. The peak of 1244 new reported deaths had been reached on January 14. The highest number of new…

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“Sputnik V” vaccine may be vaccinated in Hungary

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The Russian coronavirus vaccine “Sputnik V” can be vaccinated in Hungary. The Center for National Public Health (NNK) has given its approval after completing the necessary tests, Hungarian Health Minister Miklos Kasler announced yesterday on Facebook. This means that the EU country of Hungary is now using a vaccine that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has not yet approved. The minister further explained that four vaccines are available in Hungary in the fight against the coronavirus: those of the companies Biontech/Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca, as well as “Sputnik V.” Right-wing…

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Lockdown light – this is allowed from today

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Monday marks the end of the third lockdown in Austria. However, strict rules still apply indoors and in public places. In indoor and outdoor public places, a minimum distance of two meters instead of one meter must be maintained. Where previously mouth-nose protection had to be worn, FFP2 is now mandatory, for example in closed rooms in public places or at funerals. From 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., private living quarters may only be left for the known reasons such as “mental recreation.” Private meetings of up to four adults…

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Twelve million people vaccinated in the UK

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More than twelve million people in the UK have received their first vaccination against coronavirus. That’s according to recent government figures released today. By mid-February, the UK government aims to offer vaccination to the most vulnerable groups – including over-70s, people with pre-existing conditions, and medical and care staff – bringing the total to 15 million people. At present, the government is confident that this milestone will be reached. By May, all people over the age of 50 will have received a vaccination. Because of early and extensive purchasing from…

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You can get tested for free at these pharmacies

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As part of a pilot project, 400 pharmacies in Austria will offer free rapid antigen tests starting Monday. Registration is required. All Pharmacies offering free covid 19 test, click here The free corona virus tests will be launched in about 400 pharmacies across the country, and the offer will be expanded gradually thereafter, according to the Austrian Chamber of Pharmacists. “Corona testing is an important pillar of the strategy to combat the pandemic and can bring a bit of normality and freedom back to people in many areas of daily…

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1,317 new infections within 24 hours Austria-wide

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To date, there have been 423,839 positive test results in Austria. As of today (February 7, 2021, 9:30 a.m.), 8,012 people have died and 402,053 have recovered from the effects of Corona virus nationwide. Currently, 1,560 people are receiving hospital care due to Corona virus. Of these, 290 are being cared for in intensive care units. New infections in the provinces since yesterday’s announcement: Burgenland: 34 Carinthia: 115 Lower Austria: 308 Upper Austria: 110 Salzburg: 83 Styria: 151 Tyrol: 88 Vorarlberg: 56 Vienna: 372 source: sozialministerium.at

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Survey shows: around 45 percent want to be vaccinated against Covid-19

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An online survey showed that about 45 percent of respondents will get vaccinated against Covid-19. About 42 percent do not expect to return to normal until 2022. About 45 percent of respondents in an online survey will get vaccinated against Covid-19 either on their own initiative or for professional reasons. The survey, conducted over the past three weeks by psychologists at the University of Salzburg, involved 3,606 people across Austria, study initiator Manuel Schabus told APA. About 42 percent do not expect a return to normality until 2022. “Expression of…

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