Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the pre-Christmas flood of parcels and sending fake parcel notifications via SMS. Anyone who opens the link gets a virus on their cell phone. The regulatory authority RTR and the shipping giant DHL warn against the fake parcel notifications. Thousands of recipients of such SMS have reported fraud attempts to the authority. DHL warns that the scammers often pretend that the SMS comes from DHL. The messages say that an undelivered package is waiting to be picked up. In addition, there is a hyperlink…
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Plum – proves to be a real vitamin bomb
The plum is a variety of about 2,000 plum species and a real hit in season. In contrast to the plum, its “little sister” is somewhat more acidic and has a firmer flesh. Anyone who thinks plums are only good as desserts is mistaken. Sauces made from the fruit are excellent accompaniments to poultry. If you want to store the fruit, you can dry it or turn it into jam. Schnapps can also be made from it.From a health point of view, the plum offers natural protection against cancer and…
Read MoreHigh COVID 19 infection rate in Austria – traffic light turns red
According to the working document of the responsible commission – published by APA – only Burgenland and Vienna make it into the orange sector of the CoV traffic light, which indicates high risk. In the remaining provinces as well as in the entire state, the traffic light is red. This means that there is a very high risk of infection. The decisive factor for the coloration is the so-called risk number. Very high risk applies from the 100 mark. Only Vienna (81.5) and Burgenland (78.5) remain below this level, and…
Read MoreEMA decision on vaccination for children by Christmas
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) could decide by Christmas whether to approve Biontech and Pfizer’s CoV vaccine for children as young as five. “The current timeline for the evaluation is approximately two months,” the EMA told Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND) today. The agency is committed to “doing everything in its power to complete the evaluation within the shortest possible time,” RND quoted an EMA spokeswoman as saying. At the same time, however, a careful and robust evaluation of all available efficacy and safety data in this very young age group must…
Read MoreEMA allows Moderna booster for over 18s
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved booster vaccinations against coronavirus using the U.S. company Moderna’s Spikevax vaccine. “Data showed that a third dose of Spikevax given six to eight months after the second dose resulted in an increase in antibody levels in adults whose antibody levels had decreased,” the Amsterdam-based agency said Monday, explaining its decision. Third Corona vaccination with Moderna approved in EUCompetent health authorities in EU countries could now make official recommendations for the administration of booster doses “taking into account the local epidemiological situation,” the EMA…
Read MoreAustrian President Alexander Van der Bellen with climate appeal on National Day
Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen has provided his traditional televised address on National Day with an urgent appeal. Referring to the climate crisis, the president said: “I could now tell you about everything that is happening, about forest fires, hurricanes and floods, about the rise of the seas, about the extinction of entire animal species. I’ll spare you that now.” Everyone and anyone knows this, Van der Bellen says: “We all know what’s going on. Some of them will perhaps say: The old man should give it a rest,…
Read MoreFree PCR test lanes now also at METRO
In Vösendorf, Vienna-Simmering, Langenzersdorf, Linz and Klagenfurt, METRO now also offers PCR tests for customers. With an eCard, the tests in the test streets are free of charge. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, METRO Austria has been making a massive effort to ensure the safety, protection and health of its employees and customers. In addition to rapid antigen tests, PCR tests are now offered at the locations in Vösendorf, Vienna-Simmering, Langenzersdorf, Linz and Klagenfurt. These are free of charge upon presentation of the Austrian social security card (eCard). In…
Read MoreTravel to the USA soon possible again if fully vaccinated
As of November 8, foreign nationals will again be able to travel to the U.S. if they are fully vaccinated against coronavirus with internationally recognized preparations. Vaccines that have received approval or emergency approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO) will be accepted, the White House announced today in Washington. This includes all vaccines approved in Austria. Approved vaccines Specifically, the preparations of Biontech and Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Sinopharm and Sinovac are accepted. Travelers must prove their vaccination status…
Read MoreVienna New Year‘s Eve Trail cancelled
The Vienna New Year’s Eve Trail will not take place in 2021 either, after it was already cancelled last year due to the pandemic. “Due to the still volatile infection situation, it is unfortunately also this year not possible to organize an event of this type and size in full compliance with the applicable requirements and 3-G controls,” organizer stadt wien marketing said on Sunday.The safety of the visitors has top priority for the city. Therefore, the decision to send the New Year’s Eve Trail 2021 into the break extension…
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