Flu viruses on the rise in Vienna

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Last week, a jump in flu cases was observed, especially in Vienna, Lower Austria, Salzburg, Tyrol, and Styria. Run on free flu vaccinationIn the previous calendar week (week 46), there was a sharp increase in the number of influenza cases in Austria. However, epidemic levels – i.e., a flu wave – have not yet been reached, MedUni Vienna’s Center for Virology reported on Thursday. The flu reporting service of the city of Vienna estimated 16,250 new cases of flu-like infections and influenza for the previous week. Jump in the number…

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Black Friday: These tips you should consider when bargain hunting

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November is ending, and Black Friday is just around the corner. Experts warn against discount traps again and again. If you’re browsing online stores or wandering through shopping streets and malls, you’ve probably already noticed that there’s a real rain of discounts. Everywhere retailers are tempting customers with offers of -20, -50, and even up to -70 percent off. Many people are tempted to buy. But that’s precisely what experts warn against every year. On the one hand, you might be tempted to buy things you don’t need. And on…

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New Corona variants spreading rapidly

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Despite their unwieldy names, Corona variants BA.5+R346TandBQ.1 could soon dominate everything – and drive up case numbers. After weeks of decline, the numbers of new coronavirus infections detected daily appear to have bottomed out. “Most age groups continue to show stagnation in reported case numbers,” the Covid Prognosis Consortium reported in its latest report Tuesday. The only exception is among 5- to 14-year-olds. But that is not likely to remain the case. Both the reported positive tests and the wastewater signal currently show a tendency to increase in some states.…

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Is it okay to drive while on sick leave?

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There is a traffic jam on Austria’s roads and doctors’ waiting rooms – everywhere, people are coughing and sniffling. Even if one would prefer to pull the covers over one’s head in such a condition, it is sometimes almost unavoidable that one gets into the car: For example, for trips to the doctor, to the pharmacy, or the supermarket to stock up on essential groceries. But is it even okay to get behind the wheel while on sick leave?“As with any car journey, it is a question of whether you…

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Without a dryer: How to quickly dry the laundry in winter?

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In the summer, it goes in an instant – off with the laundry rack on the balcony or in the garden, and already a little later, pants, socks, and T-shirts are dry again. But what do you do in winter, when the laundry has to dry indoors, and you don’t have a dryer or don’t want to use one for the sake of the environment and your wallet? Do not, under any circumstances, place the clothes horse in a room without windows. Because that’s how mold can develop, how to…

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WiFi 7 is coming: these are the advantages

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Qualcomm competitor MediaTek recently released its flagship 5G mobile chip, Dimensity 9200. In addition to 5G, this also supports the upcoming WiFi-7 wireless connection, which will be launched next year. This is expected to bring several improvements compared to previous generations. “The introduction of WiFi 7 will mark the first time that WiFi can be a true fixed-line/Ethernet replacement for ultra-high bandwidth applications,” Alan Hsu, general manager of MediaTek’s Intelligent Connectivity business unit, said in a statement. Currently, there are several WLAN protocols, such as 802.11n or 802.11ac. In 2018,…

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4,311 new Corona infections reported Tuesday

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There were 4,311 new Corona infections reported in Austria on Tuesday, according to figures from the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES). The number of new Corona infections reported is above the seven-day average of 3,907 new cases. The seven-day incidence was 303 cases per 100,000 population. There are currently 38,824 laboratory-confirmed active cases in Austria, up 1,609 from Monday. 867 Corona patients in Austria’s hospitals.As of Tuesday morning, there are 867 infected patients in the hospital, eleven more than on the previous day. Within a week, there was…

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Corona vaccination rate in Austria declines

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Fewer and fewer people in Austria are following the National Immunization Panel (NIG) recommendations on Corona vaccination, according to data published by the Ministry of Health. According to the data, only over half are vaccinated, according to the expert recommendation. That is 817,000 fewer people than in July. The Ministry of Health now intends to discontinue the corresponding statistics and publish only the number of vaccine doses administered. Corona vaccination via NIG recommendationSince the end of June, the Ministry of Health has been publishing online how many people are following…

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New eco-tax – fuel is getting more expensive again

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Rising fuel costs despite falling oil prices: As of January 1, CO2 pricing will mean paying even more for gasoline and diesel. In the fall of 2021, the federal government agreed on a “CO2 tax”. Due to record inflation and skyrocketing prices, the introduction was postponed by three months from October. The 500-Euro-Klimabonus paid out parallel to it should compensate the Sprit-Plus. Now with January 1, 2023, gasoline and Diesel become more expensive again! But are the fuel prices with the introduction of the “CO2 tax” already around 9.9 cents…

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