Climate change: Heat days in Austria almost tripled

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What used to be a record is now average. Without global climate protection, a further doubling to tripling of heat days is expected in Austria by 2100, as an evaluation by ZAMG shows. The number of heat days in Austria multiplies.According to ZAMG, the number of heat days (at least 30 degrees) has multiplied in Austria in recent decades. From 1961 to 1990, there were between three and twelve heat days per year in the provincial capitals, and the records were mostly 20 heat days per year. From 1991 to…

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More and more people have to be treated in Viennese hospitals due to Corona

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More and more people have to be treated in hospitals due to Corona infection. The Corona burden in Viennese hospitals is increasing. Due to fewer tests, current Corona numbers are less meaningful, experts say. The number of new infections in Vienna has been high for two weeks. High Corona load in Vienna’s hospitalsA month ago, there were 17 Corona patients in intensive care units in Vienna’s hospitals and 120 in regular wards. One month later, there are still 17 patients in intensive care units, but there are already 292 in…

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WHO appeals for the development of new Corona vaccines

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Corona vaccines have saved millions of lives – but have not significantly reduced the spread of the virus, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Because of that, an appeal from the organization came Friday to researchers. The organization called on them to develop new vaccines that reduce contagions. Otherwise, the risk remains that virus variants will develop against which the vaccines are less effective. Vaccines that are easier to administer than before, such as nasal sprays, are also needed. The WHO also updated its vaccination targets. It now aims…

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11,115 new corona infections in Austria

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In the past 24 hours (as of 9:30 a.m. Friday), 11,115 new Corona infections have been reported in Austria. A week ago, there were 12,585 new cases. In the case of deaths in Vienna, there had been a data correction, as the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of the Interior explained. So far, there have been 4,669,240 positive test results in Austria. As of 9:30 a.m., 18,977 people with SARS-CoV-2 infection had died across Austria, and 4,521,552 have recovered. Currently, 1496 people infected with the coronavirus are receiving hospital…

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For a stuffy nose: two simple and effective ways to unclog your nose

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What is more unpleasant than a stuffy nose? No matter how often you blow your nose: it just doesn’t help; your nose remains irrevocably blocked. Fortunately, there are some methods you can use to get fast and effective relief. We’ll show you two natural methods that seem crazy at first glance to unclog your nose, but they are highly effective! The first method activates the deeper structures of the nose, while the second targets the brain and clears your sinuses within minutes. Just give it a try! Method 1: Using…

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Bell ringing against hunger on July 29, 2022 at 3 p.m.

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On July 29, 2022, at 3 p.m., church bells throughout Austria will ring for five minutes. The ringing is intended to draw attention – at the hour of Jesus’ death – to the fact that people die of hunger every day. As in previous years, the Austrian Bishops’ Conference is supporting this cause for the fifth time: “In as many parishes as possible,” the church bells should ring for five minutes on the last Friday in July, according to the bishops’ resolution at their recent summer plenary session. Under the…

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Corona infection: More and more are becoming infected for the second time.

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Almost eight percent of infections are among people infected for the second time – and the trend is rising. What does this mean for the individual risk? As the numbers clearly show, reinfections are on the rise due to Omicron: nearly 97 percent of multiple infections were reported in 2022. While some have yet to contract Covid-19 even after more than two years of the pandemic, the Omicron surge meant their second or even third Corona illness for others. What people observed anecdotally in themselves or their circle of acquaintances…

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Joe Biden has been infected with coronavirus

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U.S. President Joe Biden has been infected with the coronavirus. The 79-year-old had been tested on Thursday morning, the White House announced Thursday in Washington. He had “very mild symptoms.” By guidelines from the CDC health agency, Biden will isolate himself at the White House. He said he would continue to “perform all of his duties to the fullest extent” during that time. Home office for BidenBiden participated in the meetings on Thursday by telephone and videoconference from his residence. Biden had still visited the state of Massachusetts on Wednesday.…

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Again over 14,000 new infections in Austria

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From Wednesday to Thursday, 14,070 new infections were registered in Austria. The number is well above the 7-day average of 11,915 infections. The 7-day incidence increases slightly to 937.0. This brings the number of active Corona cases to 128,675. Eighty-three thousand six hundred thirty-five new PCR tests were made in the past 24 hours. This results in a positive rate of 16.82 percent. There are also 16 new deaths. This means that 18,987 people with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died across Austria. The hospital currently treats 1,470 patients, 34 fewer than…

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