BA.4 and BA.5 – this vaccine is supposed to be the remedy

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Two new mutations, BA.4 and BA.5 are currently causing a wave of infections in South Africa. “Omicron is very creative in forming variants,” says virologist Norbert Nowotny. The virologist says that the small but growing number of BA.4 and BA.5 cases is something to keep an eye on. “This is being done very well in Austria. On the one hand, with sample sequencing and wastewater analysis. A trend will be seen in the next few weeks.” For the moment, however, he said, these slightly more than 30 cases should not…

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5,134 new infections in Austria on Thursday

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From Wednesday to Thursday, 5,134 new infections were registered in Austria. This is above the average of 4,867 over the past seven days. Currently, 63,444 people in Austria are actively infected with the coronavirus. The seven-day incidence is 382.72. One hundred twenty thousand seventy-nine new PCR tests were performed in the past 24 hours. This results in a positive rate of 3.61 percent. There are also 12 new deaths associated with Covid-19 infection to report. The pandemic has thus claimed 18,291 lives in Austria. Currently, 818 people are being treated…

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How long will there be life on Earth?

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Nearly four billion years ago, life developed on Earth. Despite many catastrophic events, it can survive and evolve. But at some point, life will also disappear. But when will it be? Many catastrophes have played havoc with life on Earth in the past. Mass extinctions decimated large parts of the animal kingdom – the impact of an asteroid, for example, ended the existence of the dinosaurs. Star explosions and gamma-ray bursts are also said to have had their share. But never did life disappear so completely. It always recovered and…

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Filipino Artists from Paris join the scene exhibit at Palais Palffy in Vienna

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Works of three Filipino artists – MARIE EXPERT – DHONE DE LAPAZ & CRIS ADAJAR, are currently displayed at the Vernissage at Palais Palffy, Josefplatz 6, 1010 Vienna. The three artists are based in Paris, France. They are owners of the Pinoy Gallery sa Paris na Kwadro Pintura. International artist and curator Rose Gabriel De La Lyre is the main initiator of the Vernissage. The three Filipino artists join the more than120 artists from Paris, the Vernissage at Palais Palffy. The works on display range from fine art paintings to…

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Association of Filipina in Austria joined the 30th Anniversary of the Women’s Federation for World Peace International

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The Association of Filipina in Austria – VFÖ (a recognized member of Babaylan, Europe) – with Women’s Federation for World Peace International (WFWP), Austria Women Leaders and friends joined the WFWPI 30th Pearl Anniversary Celebration via zoom live held in Korea. The Watch Party was held at the Federation’s Headquarters at Seidengasse 28, Vienna, last Saturday, May 7, 2022. Joining the  Zoom Event from the Philippines were Mrs. Almera Grace Mayo, President of WFWP Philippine, and  Ms. Christine Rose Bulayo from WFWP – Bohol, Philippines. Ms. Merly Barlaan served as…

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Corona forecast for summer: infection numbers remain at the current level

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Currently, the Corona forecasting consortium predicts that new infection numbers in Austria will remain at current levels into the summer. This is very high compared to previous years. It is “not expected that infection numbers will decrease to the levels of the summers of 2020 or 2021,” the experts of the forecasting consortium stressed in their weekly update on Wednesday. However, the two-week forecast for hospital-acquired infections shows a clear downward trend. Corona‘s new infection figures in Austria stagnate Until next Wednesday, the stagnation in new Corona infections is already…

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Total lunar eclipse to be seen incompletely from Vienna on May 16

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The total lunar eclipse on May 16 is for observers from Austria, only something for frugal early risers. Especially in Vienna, it can be seen only very incompletely. The moon sets over Vienna only very weakly, partially eclipsed in the dawn. Somewhat better is the situation in Tyrol and Vorarlberg, where there is still a piece of totality, which is hardly perceptible; however, because of the twilight, Alexander Pikhard of the Viennese working group for astronomy (WAA). Lunar eclipses only occur at the full moon. Sun, earth, and moon stand…

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Traffic light: six federal states yellow

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Burgenland, Carinthia, and Tyrol are the only provinces still at high risk of coronavirus. According to the responsible commission available to APA, they are switched to orange on the traffic light today. All other states and the federal state are on yellow, i.e., on medium risk. Relativized are the other sinking infection numbers unchanged by the few tests. Relevant testing activity is only found in Vienna, where almost 42,000 tests were performed for every 100,000 inhabitants. Lower Austria follows nearly 17,000 tests, and Tyrol brings up the rear with less…

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EU lifts mask requirement on planes and at airports

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The obligation to wear mouth-nose protection at airports and during flights will be lifted in the European Union (EU) from May 16. The announcement was made Wednesday by the EU’s aviation safety authorities EASA and health protection agency ECDC. Continue to keep a distanceThat’s in line with changes in public transport requirements by national authorities across Europe, EASA chief Patrick Ky said. Italy, France, and other countries have already lifted corresponding Corona measures. In Germany, the mask requirement still applies in public transport; in Austria, it also applies in public…

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