Category: Feature Stories

B.1.617.2 transmits even more easily and quickly than B.1.1.7. Because it is so contagious, one expert calls it a superspreader variant. This is probably due to a combination of mutations. A study shows under which circumstances there is a particularly high risk of infection. 40 to 60 percent more contagiousIn the United Kingdom, the delta variant already accounts for more than 90 percent of new infections. According to a study by the British health authority, it could be 60 percent more infectious than the alpha variant B.1.1.7, which is currently…

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There is hope for all those who are already longing so much for their next trip: Europe is set to make the Green Passport operational on July 1, 2021. The EU Commission has consulted regarding the Green Passport and plans to implement it from July 1, 2021. The digital European vaccination card will make it possible to travel without restrictions. This means freedom of travel soon for all Austrians as well. Freedom to travel thanks to the green passport?But what exactly is the Green Passport? And how does it affect…

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Mineral water – Tap water: Which is healthier? Not all water is the same! Is it actually worth buying mineral water or is the quality of tap water just as good? Are some brands of water actually better than others, or does it not matter which variety ends up in the shopping cart? Tap water vs. mineral water – for many it’s a question of taste, while others are convinced that one is healthier than the other. But to answer this question, some important aspects need to be illuminated. What…

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According to analyses, the Corona variant Delta, which was initially discovered in India, is considerably more infectious than the Alpha type discovered in Great Britain. The risk of infecting people in one’s own household is estimated to be 60 percent higher with Delta than with Alpha, Public Health England announced Friday. In addition, Delta is said to be able to evade the protective effects of the vaccines more than other variants. Study: Fully vaccinated should be well protectedThis is especially true after only one dose of vaccine. However, fully vaccinated…

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More severe side effects may occur after the second Corona vaccination with one of the mRNA vaccines – BioNTech or Moderna. Two experts explain why. The Moderna and BioNTech/Pfizer vaccines have an excellent reputation in the fight against Corona. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the risk of infection is reduced by about 90 percent two or more weeks after the second dose. However, more severe side effects may occur after the second vaccination. That’s what new data on mRNA vaccines suggest. What side effects increase after…

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Austria is the most popular destination for Germans, who can now head to Tyrol and Vorarlberg and return home from there without coronavirus-related restrictions. As of Sunday, the German government takes all of Austria off the list of CoV risk areas – domestic politicians are relieved. Since November 1 of the previous year, the entire federal territory, with the exception of the communities of Jungholz and Mittelberg/Kleinwalsertal, was on the red list of the German Robert Koch Institute (RKI). Since June 6, only Tyrol and Vorarlberg were. As of Sunday,…

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The way we eat also affects how much we eat. Smaller bites, for example, help cut calories. But that’s not all. There are also digestive benefits to chewing well and not gulping down food. When you’ve eaten quickly, you often feel bloated, totally exhausted and unwell. This subjective feeling is not deceptive. The influence of fast eating and the duration of chewing on digestion and calorie intake has been investigated by several studies. Influence of fast eating on the intake of caloriesA recent, small study comes from Pennsylvania State University…

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Cheap designer clothes or attractive technology offers – dubious online stores are difficult to recognize at first glance. One feature is pre-payment. “The prepaid goods then don’t arrive at all or consumers get a different, inferior product that is blatantly different from the one they ordered. But: the money is gone,” says AK consumer protector Daniela Zimmer. ÖIAT was commissioned by AK to examine examples of advertisements on four selected social platforms – Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Google. The result shows: one hour of research per platform was enough to…

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Pain and discomfort after a vaccination show that the immune system is working. But what if vaccination reactions fail to materialize? Headaches, fatigue, fever: many Corona vaccinees can sing a song about these and other vaccination reactions. These complaints are normal and occur as an immune response develops. However, the immune system does not react to the same extent in all people. Thus, some people are spared pain and discomfort altogether. This causes not only joy, but often concern that the vaccine may not work. Generally, an immune response results…

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