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Today, the first Austrians immunized with the Janssen vaccine (Johnson & Johnson), originally intended as a one-time vaccine, will receive mail with a reminder to get a booster. The mailing of the letters should be completed by the end of the week, the Health Ministry said. “All those who have been vaccinated with Janssen need a second vaccination dose,” emphasized Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens). “I appeal to everyone to follow the recommendations of the National Vaccination Panel. Get vaccinated now! Maintain your vaccination protection and get your further vaccination dose,…

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(People gathering at the FIL-AT Pamana II Event held in front of the Votive Church at Sigmund-Freud Park) Text & Photos by: Anton Miguel D. De Vera Edited by: Alfonso Joaquin D. De Vera VIENNA, AUSTRIA—On a clear and sunny day of October 30th, 2021, people who roamed the heart of the city of Vienna were able to witness the commemorative celebration between Filipinos and Austrians alike for 75 Years of harmonious Bilateral Relations between Austria and the Philippines. Organized by the European Network of Filipino Diaspora-Austria (ENFiD-Austria) and joined…

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HISTORY The national holiday in Austria has existed in its current form since 1965, and is celebrated every year on October 26. Previously, from 1919 to 1933, there was a national holiday on November 12 to commemorate the founding of the first Austrian Republic. After that, from 1934 to 1945, the date changed to May 1 on the proclamation date of the constitution of the corporative state. After World War II, Austria was initially under occupation law until 1955. During this time there was no national holiday. Austria finally regained…

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The Netherlands fears a new wave of coronavirus. The number of new infections rose sharply over the past seven days and is now 62 percent higher than the previous week. That’s the biggest increase since mid-July, the Institute for Public Health and the Environment RIVM said yesterday. Nationwide, 3,746 new infections were reported, nearly double the number reported on Wednesday of the previous week. The number of patients in hospitals is also increasing significantly, according to the data. Hospitals are currently treating 524 Covid 19 patients, including 137 in intensive…

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The U.S. has the highest infection and death rates.More than 237.22 million people worldwide have been confirmed to have contracted coronavirus. More than 5 million people have died with or from the virus.More than 5.04 million people worldwide have died with or from the virus since the first cases were detected in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. That’s according to a Reuters count based on official data. The U.S. has the highest infection and death rates in the world. Health authorities there registered about 136,000 new infections within 24 hours,…

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Vienna, 27 August 2021 – The European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria (ENFiD-Austria) conducted  two Runway Castings on 12 & 26 August 2021 at Palais Niederösterreich, Herrengasse 13, 1010 and CH Gast, Börsegasse 1, 1010 Vienna respectively. In search of models who will take part in a one-of-a-kind fashion show, “Philippine Fashion Invasion” Juries, Minnie Langer and Sarah Jozelle Rojas together with the designer, Lionell Christian P. Lanuzo selected almost 40 models for the show, all enthusiastic to take on the challenge ahead. The fashion show which will take place…

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In Vienna, the Corona vaccination is now also available in supermarkets: the Rewe Group offers at three locations to be immunized easily and quickly. The campaign kicked off on Wednesday at Millennium City. The rush there in the morning was huge – but not because of numerous people wanting to be vaccinated, but because of the great media interest. “It has never been less complicated to get vaccinated in Vienna,” assured City Health Councillor Peter Hacker (SPÖ) at the presentation. Marcel Haraszti, CEO of Rewe International AG, also emphasized: “It…

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Vaccine maker Valneva has initiated an accelerated process in the United Kingdom for its vaccine. The Austro-French company believes approval is possible this year.The Austrian-French vaccine manufacturer Valneva on Monday initiated a so-called rolling approval procedure (“rolling review”) in the UK for the approval of its Corona vaccine candidate VLA2001. If the initial data from the currently ongoing Phase III trial are positive, the company believes initial approval will be granted before the end of 2021, the company said. Valneva is pursuing a classical approach with its Covid-19 vaccine using…

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