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In the Australian state of New South Wales with its metropolis of Sydney, the CoV figures continue to rise despite a lockdown that has lasted for almost seven weeks. Within 24 hours, 390 new infections had been recorded, the highest number since the pandemic began, health authorities said today. Two people had died in connection with Covid-19, regional government chief Gladys Berejiklian said. The metropolis of Sydney and large parts of New South Wales have already been in lockdown since the end of June. People are now only allowed to…

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This week, the corona infection rate in Africa did drop somewhat for the first time. But experts warn against rejoicing too soon. They say the lower incidence is only due to a slight drop in cases in southern Africa, which is already heavily infested. There are already signs of an increase again in 19 countries, including Algeria, Botswana, Burundi and, most recently, South Africa. “The situation should rightly alarm us all,” said Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of the Nigerian port metropolis of Lagos. Rising mortality rateDespite falling incidence, the mortality…

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The Australian state of New South Wales, with its metropolis of Sydney, is unable to control its most severe Corona epidemic ever, despite strict regulations. Within 24 hours, 356 new infections had been recorded in the region, more than at any time since the pandemic began, health authorities said Tuesday (Aug. 10). Four elderly people died in connection with Covid-19, all of whom had not been vaccinated against the virus. Large parts of the region, including Sydney, have already been in a strict lockdown since late June. The measures are…

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About 204 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 4.3 million infected people have died. About 4.5 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide. Mexico is to receive up to 8.5 million more doses of Corona vaccine Mexico is to receive up to 8.5 million more doses of Corona vaccine from the United States, according to Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard. 3.5 million doses of Moderna’s preparation and up to 5 million doses of AstraZeneca’s drug are expected in the coming weeks,…

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Slowly but steadily, the number of new infections reported daily in Germany is rising. Just under 5000 cases were last reported at the beginning of June. The incidence rate is still relatively low, and the number of deaths is also at a low level. The seven-day incidence continues to rise. According to data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) on Wednesday morning, it was 25.1 – the previous day the value had been 23.5, and a week ago it was 18.5. Health offices in Germany reported 4996 new Corona infections…

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After a third Corona vaccination, a majority of respondents in Israel reported similar vaccination reactions as after the second shot. Eighty-eight percent felt similar or better in the week following the booster shot, according to a survey conducted by the Clalit health insurance company. A spokeswoman for the insurer confirmed this on Monday (Aug. 9). Ten percent had felt worse than after the second vaccination. Overall, 31 percent of respondents reported at least one vaccination reaction, most of them pain at the injection site. The health insurer said it had…

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The Australian state of New South Wales, with Sydney as its metropolis of over a million people, is failing to get a grip on its worst Corona wave yet, despite strict rules. Within 24 hours, 356 new infections had been recorded in the region, the highest number since the pandemic began, health authorities said Tuesday (Aug. 10). Four elderly people died in connection with Covid-19, all of whom had not been vaccinated against the virus. Large parts of the region, including Sydney, have already been in a strict lockdown since…

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About 203.4 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 4.3 million infected people have died. About 4.5 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide. Rising number of infections in Sydney The Australian state of New South Wales, with Sydney as its metropolis of over a million people, is failing to get a grip on its worst Corona wave yet, despite strict rules. Within 24 hours, 356 new infections had been recorded in the region, the highest number since the pandemic began,…

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In light of the high number of new infections in the U.S., a senior public health official has warned of a “failure” in his country. “We should never have gotten to this point,” National Institutes of Health (NIH) research agency head Francis Collins told ABC on Sunday. U.S. President Joe Biden’s medical adviser, Anthony Fauci, warned of the emergence of a new variant of the virus. Earlier, 118,000 new cases of infection were registered within 24 hours, the most since February. The absolute peak in registered new infections was recorded…

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