Category: General Interest

The British government wants to allow “intimate contact” such as hugs and kisses at greetings and farewells again, as Secretary of State Michael Gove announced on Sunday. The relaxation is to take effect May 17, when other restrictions will also be lifted. The government wants to “restore friendly, intimate contact between friends and family (…),” Gove told the BBC. From May 17, most outdoor contact restrictions will end. Then meetings with up to 30 people will be allowed. Indoors, up to six people or two households will be allowed to…

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Eat as much as you want without gaining weight from it? It sounds too good to be true. But it isn’t! Because with certain foods, you’re allowed to grab as much as you want – without it all showing up on the scale. CabbageWhether sautéed, steamed or crispy from the oven – broccoli and cauliflower are particularly low in calories. At 100 grams, these cabbages have just over 20 calories. By comparison, a small banana alone has 60 calories. On top they are super Vitamin C suppliers and as fiber…

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After repeated speculation that 2021 would be another year that the corona pandemic would have a firm grip on us, Hans Kluge, the head of the World Health Organization, has now confirmed this scenario. In an interview with “Die Welt,” the WHO expert answered the question about an end to the corona crisis as follows: “I assume that the pandemic will be over by early 2022.” That would not mean that the virus would have disappeared by that time, but it would at least mean that stringent measures would no…

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Finally, summer is making an appearance. The longing of many Austrians for better weather is definitely fulfilled today. Over 25 degrees brings Mother’s Day in the country. The high “Utine” also provides for summer weather in the next days. On Monday, temperatures are even expected to exceed 30 degrees in some places – especially in Upper and Lower Austria. It will remain warm and the sun will shine almost all over the country. TuesdayOn Tuesday, at least in the east of Austria, the weather will initially continue to be fine.…

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Austrian Press answers some questions regarding car trips on Mother’s Day with regard to the Covid regulations currently in force. Am I currently allowed to drive without restrictions? During the day, between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., staying outside the private living area is allowed without restrictions, and thus also driving. At night, between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., one may only leave the private living area for certain purposes, such as physical or psychological recreation. Does that mean for the Mother’s Day outing that I have to be back…

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Sinopharm is the first Chinese company to receive emergency approval from the World Health Organization (WHO) for its Corona vaccine. The decision was announced by WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Geneva on Friday. This will allow UN agencies to purchase and distribute the drug. China has already pledged ten million doses in February to the UN’s Covax international vaccination program, on which many poorer countries rely. The independent advisory group SAGE has released the vaccine for people over 18, Tedros said. Two doses are needed for full vaccine protection,…

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The vaccination campaign is gaining momentum. More and more vaccinated people are proudly sharing selfies and proof of vaccination card and letting the world know they got their first (or second) shot. What’s the point? No travel opportunities, excursions, parties or restaurant visit. Because of the pandemic, there are hardly any opportunities left to take pictures of yourself in front of spectacular scenery or among hip people and proudly post the result on social networks. But in the meantime, unfortunately, there is a remedy: Vaccination selfies. More and more often,…

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Today, Friday, changeable weather is again on the agenda. Early in the morning, clouds will dominate and there will be some rain, in the course of the day, showers will move through again with a cold front from the west, south of the main ridge of the Alps it may also become thundery before the cold front. Towards evening, it will gradually loosen up on the northern side of the Alps. With strong, on the northern side of the Alps partly stormy westerly to northwesterly winds, a maximum of 8…

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Half of those who want to be vaccinated against Corona will have received immunization by Friday. This is according to figures from the Chancellor’s Office. According to the figures, at least one vaccination was given to 2.5 million people. Likewise the 50-percent-value is reached according to data from the electronic vaccination passport with the Austrians over 50. The Federal Chancellery reckons that around two thirds of the vaccinated population have received the sting. Children, for example, are still excluded. That brings the total to about five million. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz…

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