Testing for COVID-19 is now very simple. With the LOLLIPOP test, testing can be done in a snap without the unpleasant nasal or throat swabbing or spitting and gargling. When people talk about COVID-19 antigen tests, they automatically think of the nasal swab or the spit test. Yet the latest approved variant of the Covid-19 antigen test is simpler than ever, and somewhat reminiscent in its handling of the principle of a pregnancy test. The procedure is simple and clean. Take the test out of the package, remove the lid,…
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9,146 new infections and 300 new deaths in Germany.
Exactly one week ago, the RKI had recorded 9,019 new infections and 418 new deaths within one day. The data reflect the status of the RKI dashboard as of 04:50, subsequent changes or additions are possible. According to the RKI, the number of new infections reported within seven days per 100,000 inhabitants (seven-day incidence) was 65.4 nationwide on Wednesday morning – lower than the previous day (67.5). Four weeks ago, on Feb. 10, the incidence had been 68. The number of new infections in Germany had fallen significantly for weeks…
Read MoreBrazil reports another daily high in deaths
After the deadliest week so far in the pandemic, Brazil has registered another high in CoV deaths recorded in one day. 1,972 people died in 24 hours, according to data released yesterday by the Ministry of Health in Brasilia. The previous high was 1,910 deaths last Wednesday, up from 1,641 on Tuesday. This brings the total number of Covid-19-related deaths in Brazil to 268,370. Newly infected 70,764 people brought the number of CoV-infected people in Latin America’s largest country, with a population of more than 210 million, to more than…
Read MoreHigh infection rates and tightened lockdown in Hungary
Hungary today recorded another dramatic increase in CoV new infections and victims. In the neighboring country of around ten million people, 6,494 new infections were registered in the past 24 hours. 158 people died in connection with the virus. Yesterday, a tighter lockdown was imposed in Hungary until March 22. A total of 16,146 deaths have now been recorded, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. There were 8,270 CoV patients in hospitals, with 833 requiring artificial respiration. Slavik: Third wave brings hospitals to limitsThe third wave is pushing hospitals to their…
Read MoreFurther vaccination plan concretized
Katharina Reich, chief medical officer at the Ministry of Health, and Maria Paulke-Korinek, head of the vaccination department, today concretized the further vaccination schedule. According to the details, 470,000 and 124,000 doses of Covid-19 mRNA vaccines will be delivered to Biontech and Pfizer and Moderna, respectively, in March. In addition, there will be 350,000 AstraZeneca doses. All of these are to be vaccinated as soon as possible. The first shipment of the vector vaccine from manufacturer Johnson & Johnson is expected in the second quarter, if approved by the European…
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II: She reacts to Prince Harry & Duchess Meghan’s interview!
Nearly two days after the explosive interview of Prince Harry (36) and Duchess Meghan (39, née Meghan Markle), Queen Elizabeth II (94) has now responded. “It saddens us to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan,” reads a statement from Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth expresses shock at racism allegationThe issues raised, particularly the accusation of racism, “are extremely concerning,” the statement continues. “While some memories may be different, they will still be taken very seriously and addressed by the family…
Read More2,411 new Corona infections in Austria.
From Monday to Tuesday, there are 2,411 new Corona infections in Austria. Compared to Tuesday of the previous week, this is about 500 more new Corona cases. This also means that the 7-day incidence in Austria continues to rise. In addition, there are 25 new deaths related to Corona infection. In addition, 82 patients are newly under treatment in a normal ward. There are seven new patients in intensive care units in Austria. The figures from the federal statesLower Austria: 505Styria: 398Vienna: 374Upper Austria: 323Salzburg: 234Carinthia: 215Burgenland: 185Tyrol: 137Vorarlberg: 40…
Read MoreHospital ranking: Vienna General Hospital (AKH) among the best hospitals in the world
Honors for Austria’s largest hospital, Vienna General Hospital (AKH): the hospital has earned recognition in the eyes of U.S. news magazine Newsweek and data provider Statista. The hospital and its clinics at MedUni Vienna landed in 27th place on the list of 200 top hospitals in 25 states (a total of 2,000 hospitals evaluated). In second place for Austria is Innsbruck University Hospital (49). These are the best hospitals in the worldMost of the rich industrialized countries (USA, Germany, Japan, South Korea, France Italy, Switzerland, Israel, etc.) are the home…
Read MoreOpening of Schanigärten (Restaurant’ guest gardens) in Vienna uncertain due to high infection rates
Public guest gardens are to be set up in Vienna. However, in view of rising infection figures, the city is still waiting to present its concept. Vienna will set up public pub gardens to offer serving places to restaurant owners without Schanigärten, as initially only outdoor consumption is likely to be allowed. However, one will wait now with the presentation of the concept, communicated a speaker of city councilor for economy Peter Hanke (SPÖ) to the Austria Presse Agentur on Monday. In view of rising coronavirus infection figures, the next…
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