Corona: decision on ‘mask comeback’ by Oct. 23

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The Department of Health plans to decide on a comeback of the Corona mask requirement no later than Oct. 23. The All-State Covid Crisis Coordination (Gecko) had recommended, per a release Friday, that more FFP2 masks be worn again – especially on public transportation and indoors. Analysis of the Corona development in the coming daysOne will analyze the Corona development in the coming days exactly, so the Ministry, according to Mittagsjournal. The green Klubobfrau Sigrid Maurer has announced on Puls24 that the Corona mask obligation in indoor areas, public transport,…

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Electricity prices to remain high, says E-Control

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Currently, electricity prices on the market are so high that electricity from renewable plants does not need subsidies. According to E-Control, electricity prices will also remain high for a while. The price on the market is currently so high that electricity from renewable plants does not need subsidies, and suppliers prefer to sell it directly. “This is a high-price phase that will probably continue for a while,” said E-Control board member Wolfgang Urbantschitsch. The current figures underline his assessment: the electricity price index for November 2022 is 16.8% above the…

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Official final result: Van der Bellen was re-elected with 56.7 percent

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According to the Ministry of the Interior, the final result of the federal presidential election is available. Alexander Van der Bellen was re-elected with 56.7 percent. Walter Rosenkranz (FPÖ) came in second with 17.7 percent. Van der Bellen remains the eighth head of state since the introduction of direct elections in 1951, having prevailed over his six competitors in the first round of voting on Oct. 9. The former Green Party leader, who ran as an independent in 2016 and 2022, is Austria’s first federal president not nominated by the…

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You should know this new Omicron main symptom

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Just like the coronavirus, the disease’s signs changed over time. Researchers have now identified a new primary symptom. Over the past two and a half years, the coronavirus has evolved several times, and with the different variants, the symptoms that indicate infection have also changed. In the beginning, cough, fever, and loss of sense of smell and taste were clear indicators of infection, but now it can also be a cold. Scientists from Great Britain observe and document this continuously in the context of the “Zoe Covid Symptom Study,” the…

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8,299 new Corona infections were reported Monday

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On Monday, 8,299 new corona infections were reported in Austria. The number of people infected with Corona in hospitals continues to rise. Decision on “mask comeback” to be made by October 23Corona tests on weekends are significantly lower than during the week. Case numbers are also lower as a result. 8,299 new Corona infections were reported in Austria on MondayFor example, 8,299 new infections were registered across Austria on Sunday, with only 16,978 PCR analyses – meaning that almost every second test returned a positive result. On average, there were…

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Hospitals filling up again with covid patients

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The Corona wave continues to rise. A sharp increase in hospital numbers was reported in Upper Austria from Sunday to Monday. The hospital in Freistadt issues an urgent warning on Facebook. Doctors and nurses fight the consequences of the virus every day. There has not been such a sharp increase in hospital numbers in Upper Austria for a long time. Within 24 hours on Monday, 53 new cases were recorded in the normal ward and two new possibilities in the intensive care unit. This means there are now 388 patients…

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Long-term study shows: this is how harmful cell phone use really is for our bodies

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It’s hard to imagine our everyday lives without cell phones. Thanks to their numerous functions, we know what time it is and what the weather will be like in three days, and we understand our bank balance. Some people also like to use them for their original purpose and make phone calls, sometimes for hours. A study now reveals how harmful this is for our bodies. We all know someone in our environment which tells us not to talk on the phone for too long because this is supposed to…

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Eating pasta every day: Unhealthy or not?

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As a pasta lover, you can definitely have pasta on your menu daily without getting bored on your plate. Pasta is incredibly versatile. The only question that remains is whether it is also healthy to eat pasta every day. The links marked with a symbol or green underlining are affiliate links. If a purchase is made through them, we receive a commission – at no extra cost to you! More info. Pasta on your plate every dayPasta is one of the most popular foods for lunch or dinner. With their…

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The comeback of mandatory use of FFP2 mask in Austria

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A mask can prevent many infections, hospitalizations, and long covid cases. Fact: Fewer and fewer people are wearing masks. Many also skillfully dangle them from one ear. While some mask fatigue is understandable – the coronavirus is not tired. Quite the opposite: we are in the midst of the autumn wave. Statements like “I’ve been vaccinated three times, so it’s no big deal if I catch it” are understandable to a certain extent. But people forget that you can suffer from long covid after an infection despite vaccination. And it…

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