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Incidence in Germany continues to riseIn Germany, the seven-day incidence continues to rise steadily. According to data released by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) on Sunday, it was 17.5 – up from 16.9 the previous day and 4.9 at the recent low on July 6. Health departments in Germany reported 2,097 new corona infections to the RKI within a day, compared with 1,548 a week ago. Incidence has been the basis for many Corona restrictions in the pandemic so far, such as under the federal emergency brake that expired at…

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In Israel, starting Sunday, all people 60 and older can be vaccinated against the corona virus for the third time if their second vaccination was at least five months ago. From Sunday, vaccinations will also be allowed for children between the ages of five and eleven who are at particularly high risk of becoming seriously ill or dying if infected. Vaccinations have been open to children ages twelve and older since early June. Despite an intensive vaccination campaign, the number of new infections is also on the rise again in…

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About 197 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 4.2 million infected people have died. About 4 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide. Tokyo OlympicsCorona numbers at the Tokyo Olympics continue to rise. As of Saturday (7/31), 21 more Corona cases have been recorded. The high had been reached on Friday (7/30) with 27 new infections. Athletes are not affected this time. The number of positive tests around the competitions in Japan thus rose to 241. A total of 23…

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The number of new coronavirus infections recorded in one day has increased significantly in the United States. Authorities reported 194,608 new cases yesterday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore. A week earlier, the number was 118,797. The number of deaths reported within a day with a confirmed CoV infection also rose week-over-week, from 532 to 891. The previous highs were recorded on January 2, with 300,462 new infections, and on January 12, with 4,460 deaths. The vast majority of the recorded infections in the country are…

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On the Croatian island of Pag, almost 8000 young people celebrate a beach party lasting several days. At least 215 from Austria are infected with the coronavirus – among them many first-time vaccinated. The remaining visitors are now to be tested as well. In Austria, 215 Corona infections have been registered among travelers returning from a festival in Croatia. The event “Austria goes Zrce” took place last week on the island of Pag. Nearly 8000 people between the ages of 19 and 27 had traveled to the beach party, which…

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About 195.9 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 4.1 million infected people have died. About 3.9 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide. In Valencia, a young woman receives a dose of the Biontech/Pfizer vaccine against Sars-CoV-2. The Spanish region is now vaccinating 20 to 29-year-olds. The latest developments Green Passport in IsraelDue to rising Corona infection numbers, the so-called Green Passport has been in effect again in Israel since Thursday (7/29). At gatherings of more than 100 people, participants…

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Germany will introduce compulsory testing for all unvaccinated entrants to the country from August 1, government sources have told Reuters news agency. However, the formal vote in the government is still pending. In the future, not only air travelers, but also people who come to Germany by car, train or ship should present a test upon entry. Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) had proposed this, and several state premiers had endorsed the proposal. source: derstandard.at/picture:pixabay.com

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The Portuguese government presented its three-step plan to end Covid 19 restrictions on Thursday. For example, starting Sunday, the nighttime curfew between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. that has prevailed until now will be dropped. The limited curfew for bars will also cease to exist, Prime Minister Antonio Costa said at a press conference. Under certain conditions, sporting events will once again be allowed to receive visitors. However, these have yet to be defined. Home offices are no longer mandatory, but are still recommended. “Vaccines have contributed very significantly to…

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The infection curve in Germany currently knows only one direction: upwards. For the third week in a row, the nationwide incidence is rising. And also with the new infections no relaxation seems at present in view. The seven-day incidence has been rising for three weeks. According to data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) this morning, it is at 15.0 – the previous day the value was 14.5, and at the most recent low on July 6, it was 4.9. Health offices in Germany reported 2768 new Corona infections to…

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