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The omicron wave is rolling through many families – and continues to puzzle in individual cases. Some remain asymptomatic, while others are plagued by fever and other symptoms. And still, others are not infected at all, despite positive points in the household. Some explanations are based on the CT value in positive PCR tests, which reflects the viral load in the mouth and throat. Some test providers now report the CT value in the event of a positive PCT test. It indicates how many steps are needed to amplify the…

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The pope thanked health care workers at Sunday’s Angelus prayer. “We must think of the many doctors, nurses and caregivers, the volunteers who stay by the side of the sick, treat them, make them feel better, help them,” the pope said. “In case of illness, we need someone to save us, to help us, and the heroic health workers show their heroic deeds in the time of the pandemic. Heroic deeds, however, exist every day. A round of applause and a big thank you to our doctors, nurses, and caregivers,”…

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Despite continuing omicron wave, there are many relaxations in many countries in Europe. Italy even dares to look ahead to summer. The stable situation in intensive care units and hospitals prompts many countries in Europe to ease up. Still, policymakers stress that the pandemic is not over and restrictions may return, depending on the health care situation—a round-up of our neighboring and vacationing countries. GermanyThe 16 German states decide for themselves which Corona measures will fall. However, the German government is following a plan. Starting March 4, instead of 2G,…

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The World Health Organization (WHO) head has warned against rushing to declare the CoV pandemic over. There is a high vaccination rate in some countries combined with a lower risk of the omicron variant, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today at the Munich Security Conference. That feeds the dangerous narrative that the pandemic is over, he said. “But that’s not true,” he said – 70,000 people a week are still dying from a preventable and treatable disease. According to him, eighty-three percent of Africa’s population has not even received an initial…

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Like other sectors, the hospitality and tourism industries are seeing a relaxation a week after the end of 2G restrictions in retail and near-body service providers (e.g., hairdressers).Relaxations from 5.3. After 2G out in the tradeWhere up to now, the 2G rule has applied, 3G will suffice from Saturday – even unvaccinated people will then be allowed to visit pubs or stay overnight in hotels with a current PCR or antigen test. Vienna is also different here; unvaccinated people are still denied access to restaurants. 3G replaces 2GThe relaxation steps…

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According to “Heute” information, the first delivery with Corona pills is to arrive in Austria as early as March. The Corona situation in Austria remains tense. New infections have been decreasing steadily for a few days, but the number of new cases remains high. At the beginning of the week alone, a total of 24,565 new infections were again reported, and on Tuesday, there were 25,177 cases. For one week, the law for the vaccination obligation has been in force; so far, however, no effect has emerged. About 1.3 million…

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February 14 is considered the Day of love and lovers not only in Austria. But why is it so? Read all about the meaning of Valentine’s Day, its history, and customs here. When is Valentine’s Day?Every year February 14 is Valentine’s Day. In Austria and many other countries worldwide, people give flowers and chocolates, express affection or even get married on this date. Malicious tongues claim that Valentine’s Day is an invention of florists and chocolate manufacturers, but the custom goes back hundreds of years. Origin of Valentine’s Day: Who…

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According to two U.S. medical researchers, the so-called “Blue Zone” diet is an effective way to prevent corona vaccine breakthroughs and prevent severe courses. This is indicated by recent studies, according to scientists. A poor diet and an unhealthy lifestyle significantly increase the likelihood of a severe Covid 19 course. In turn, choosing the right foods appears to have a substantial protective effect – even to the point of preventing Covid 19 infection when fully vaccinated. The two U.S. physicians Prof. Hana Kahleova and Prof. Neal Barnard have now published…

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When people who have recovered from CoV test negative again and the CT value is above 30, they are healthy again. But for some, it happens that the test is positive again after days or even weeks. The reason: fluctuating viral load after infection. According to virologist Monika Redlberger-Fritz, the virus is excreted very slowly in those affected. For some, there are even weeks or months between tests. “It’s also called a ‘blip,’ where that can happen again, that this sample becomes positive again. That’s why all these screening tests…

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