Category: World News

More than 900,000 people have died in the U.S. in connection with Corona infection since the pandemic began. That was revealed Friday by data from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore. The threshold of 800,000 Corona deaths had been exceeded as recently as mid-December. The Johns Hopkins website is updated regularly and usually shows a slightly higher level than the official figures. In some cases, however, the numbers have been revised downward. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), just over 892,000 people had died in connection with…

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The number of new corona infections in Germany reported to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day has once again reached an all-time high. Health offices reported 248,838 cases in 24 hours, according to RKI data Friday morning. A week ago, there were 190 148 recorded new infections. The RKI gave the seven-day incidence as 1349.5 – also an all-time high. For comparison: the previous day, the value was 1283.2. A week ago, the Germany-wide incidence was 1073.0 (previous month: 239.9). The current figures reflect the status of the…

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Despite continuing high numbers of new infections, virtually all Corona restrictions will fall away in Denmark on Tuesday. Mouth-nose protection will then no longer have to be worn in the northern EU country. Also proof of vaccinations, recoveries, and negative tests per Corona passport is no longer necessary. Large events can go ahead unhindered. Nightlife is also allowed to take place again. Covid-19 is no longer classified as a “socially critical disease.” In September of last year, Denmark had already completely abandoned the restrictions. But then new infection figures rose…

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Philippines – The Southeast Asian island nation has announced plans to reopen its borders to international tourism on Feb. 10, 2022, after about two years of entry bans. The first step will be the turn of nationals from 157 countries, which includes Austria. To enter the country, people aged 18 and older must show a vaccination certificate and a negative PCR test, which must not be older than 48 hours. The Philippines is opening its borders to international vacationers for the first time since March 2020. Starting Feb. 10, fully…

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Compared to the previous day, the Robert Koch Institute registered slightly fewer new infections within 24 hours. Instead, the nationwide incidence continues to rise. In addition, there are 59 deaths. The seven-day incidence of new Corona infections in Germany has continued to rise. It was according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in the morning nationwide at 1156.8. On Saturday, it had been at 1127.7, on Sunday last week still at 806.8. The incidence quantifies the number of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in seven days. According to the RKI,…

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Travelers to Italy can expect relaxed corona entry rules starting in February. Starting Feb. 1, travelers from EU countries will only need either a negative corona test or proof of vaccination or convalescence; travelers from EU countries will only need a negative corona test or proof of vaccination or convalescence when coming to Italy, according to a Health Ministry spokesman. Health Minister Roberto Speranza has signed an order to that effect, he said. The proofs are also called “green passports” in Italy. QR codes for vaccination also apply in Italy.…

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England repealed most Corona measures on Thursday night. The government now says why that happened. England has lifted most Corona restrictions on Thursday night. For example, the requirement to wear a mask indoors no longer applies, nor does the health passport have to be shown in clubs and at certain large events. The government’s recommendation to work in a home office also no longer applies. Despite the still-high level of infection rates, many Britons welcome the decision by under-pressure Prime Minister Boris Johnson. “I think it’s a really good thing,”…

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Israel begins fourth vaccination against coronavirus for adults with pre-existing conditions. Affected individuals with risk factors for severe illness from CoV infection, as well as their caregivers, can now be vaccinated again, the Health Ministry announced last night. Also eligible are adults who are at particular risk for infection in the course of their work. This was decided by Director General Nachman Asch. The only requirement for the fourth vaccination is that the third vaccination was at least four months ago. Over 600,000 received fourth doseAsch’s decision only partially follows…

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Despite record levels of new infections, Denmark plans to lift nearly all Corona restrictions next week. Italy is also planning relaxations. Starting Tuesday (Feb. 1), Danes will no longer have to wear masks or show proof of vaccination in most places, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Wednesday in Copenhagen. Thus the government follows the instructions of the responsible commission, which had recommended to let the emergency measures to fight the pandemic expire. What will remain, however, for the time being, is mandatory testing for people entering the country, as…

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