Corona: Triple contact with spike protein best protects against virus

One question many people ask is: Do I still need to get vaccinated after getting covid 19? A new study says yes. Protection against omicron Only three contacts with the spike protein lead to good immunity – whether by infection or vaccination and regardless of the order. The antibodies formed are then not only present in sufficient quantity, but they are also able to neutralize new variants of concern (VOCs) such as currently Omicron. Antibody response to coronavirusTwo vaccinations and a booster, one breakthrough disease after two vaccinations, or two…

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57 million doses of vaccine ordered so far

Austria has ordered a total of 57 million doses of coronavirus vaccine since the start of the pandemic through early December 2021. During this period, 23.9 million doses were delivered by Pfizer/Biontech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson, and the four companies invoiced the Republic for 246 million euros by the end of October last year, according to an answer to a question by Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens). “As of 05.01.2022, a total of 283,140 doses (vector vaccines), which were in the power of disposal of the federal government,…

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Forecast: Covid-19 remains, but pandemic end is near

Those working scientifically on SARS-CoV-2 are always confronted with unknown factors. But the longer the pandemic continues, the more data becomes available. This is also the case with the currently prevailing omicron wave. But what will come after that? How will this variant spread around the world? And when will the wave level off again? The German star virologist Christian Drosten, for example, in the NDR Corona podcast on February 1, saw the “time for easing has not yet come” and does not expect easing until after Easter. Half of…

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Vienna stays with 2-G in gastronomy, closing time at 24 o’clock

Michael Ludwig recently criticized the relaxations. Now he follows the guidelines of the federal government in most points. Only in gastronomy, Vienna is going its own way. Today, Thursday, the mayor of Vienna, Michael Ludwig (SPÖ), met again with his advisory board – with representatives from fields such as medicine or prognostics. Ludwig explained the federal government’s further course of action, as usual. In Vienna, the following measures apply: As of Feb. 5: Closing time in the catering trade will be moved to 24 o’clock. 2-G rule in gastronomy remains…

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Dandelion tea promotes digestion and is good for the liver

Like a dandelion, many adults still remember it from their childhood days. Not yet well known are the many health-promoting effects of the dandelion. Prepared as a tea, the plant is becoming increasingly popular. Dandelion tea is obtained – unsurprisingly – from dandelion. This is also known by the technical term Taraxacum Ruderalia and belongs to the daisy family. Dandelion can reach a height of up to 30 cm and goes through various stages, ranging from a knotted bud to a rich yellow flower, to a delicate dandelion. The main…

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Model: two-thirds of Austrians immune to omicron

A new model calculation by Niki Popper’s team shows that a good two-thirds of people in Austria are probably already immune to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. This is mainly due to the numerous new corona infections in recent weeks. Was the peak of the current infection wave exceeded?This means that the peak of the current wave of infections has now probably been passed. However, Popper pointed out to APA the uncertainty caused by the new omicron variant BA.2. According to the model calculation, 67 percent of people in…

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Semester vacations start in Vienna and Lower Austria: Major traffic jams are not expected

Today, February 4, 2022, the semester vacations will start in Vienna, Lower Austria, and parts of the Czech Republic. ÖAMTC experts predict that there will be no major traffic jams this year. On the major freeways and expressways (A1, A2, A10, S16), the convoys will be rolling. However, an accident or a defective vehicle can quickly lead to delays. On the main connections in Tyrol, for example on the Inntal Autobahn (A12) between Kirchbichl and Kufstein or on the Fernpass route (Nassereith-Füssen, B179), there will be occasional delays due to…

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Germany considers recommendation for fourth vaccination; Italian government adopts relaxations

In Germany, the Standing Commission on Vaccination (STIKO) is preparing a recommendation for a fourth coronavirus vaccination, according to its chairman, Thomas Mertens. Recent data from Israel suggest that a fourth dose would provide “some improvement in protection against infection and a more marked improvement in protection against severe disease,” Mertens told the Funke Mediengruppe newspapers (Thursday editions). He said the commission would soon issue a recommendation on the matter. This would involve a second booster vaccination with the existing mRNA vaccines. Italian government adopts relaxationsItaly’s government yesterday approved the…

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