6,271 new corona infections in Austria on Friday

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On Friday, Austria reported six thousand two hundred seventy-one new Corona infections. Currently, 1,461 people are hospitalized with Corona disease. The number of patients hospitalized with a Corona infection continues to fall. On Friday, this was 1,461 people, which is 60 less than the day before. Deaths have been registered twelve since Thursday. At the same time, there were 6,271 new infections, 435 fewer than the previous day and nearly 1,300 fewer than last Friday. The number of intensive care patients is also decreasing, with 73 critically ill patients currently…

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Caritas chief demands increase in social benefits

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In Vienna and Lower Austria, prices for gas and electricity will rise as early as September 1. Vienna. This bringing forward the annual adjustment by three months by the Energy Alliance now calls the Caritas president on the plan. On Twitter, Michael Landau demands, because of the accelerated pace of inflation, that the government also react more quickly with its aid. “If index adjustments, i.e., price increases for electricity and gas, are now brought forward, then index adjustments, increases in social benefits, minimum pensions, etc., must also be brought forward.…

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Data prove – Omicron was more dangerous than thought

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Now, published data show that the Omikron variant in Austria significantly changed the hospital figures. Especially the mortality rate worries.The coronavirus has been accompanying people in Austria for two and a half years. The latest data show that the Omikron variant led to high infection numbers but did not utilize intensive care bed capacities massively. Since the pandemic began in February 2020, a total of 4.2 million Corona cases have been reported in Austria, with 2.9 million involving the Omikron variant. The variant has been dominant for some time and…

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Austria: Corona traffic lights now yellow in six states

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The Corona traffic light has been set to yellow for all of Austria. According to the decision of the Corona Commission on Thursday afternoon, there is a medium risk for all of Austria and the six provinces of Carinthia, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria, and Tyrol. In Vienna and Burgenland, the risk is high; these are therefore orange; Vorarlberg was the only province that switched to yellow-green. Thus, there is a low risk in the westernmost province. As of Aug. 3, the load in intensive care units was 3.8…

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Threat from space – solar storm could hit Earth

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After a hole was discovered in the sun’s atmosphere, experts predicted a solar storm could disrupt telecommunications networks. Experts are now warning of a solar storm that could hit Earth! “The Independent” reports that a possible solar storm could be headed for Earth after a hole was discovered in the sun’s atmosphere. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warned that a G1-class storm could affect telecommunications networks, satellites, and animal migration. It said that starting Aug. 3; the relatively small storm could begin to show its effects. Holes…

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Richest countries in the world – Austria ahead of Germany

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According to the calculations of a business magazine, Luxembourg dominates the ranking of the wealthiest countries in the world with a GDP per capita of $140,694. The business magazine Global Finance has created a ranking of the richest and poorest countries in the world. To do this, the magazine not only measured each country’s GDP (gross domestic product) but also weighted it according to the number of inhabitants and the purchasing power of each country. The distribution of wealth was also taken into account. In Switzerland and Bangladesh, for example,…

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Traffic jams and delays due to cycling demo in Vienna on Friday

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On Friday, August 5, up to a thousand participants in the “safe cycling in Vienna” demo will cause traffic jams and delays on both sides of the Gürtel in Vienna from 5:30 p.m., according to ÖAMTC.Motorists beware: According to ÖAMTC, up to a thousand participants of the demo “Safe cycling in Vienna” will cause delays and stops on Friday, August 5, starting at 5:30 pm. Especially on both sides of the Gürtel, traffic jams will not be absent.Traffic jams and delays due to bicycle demo on Friday in ViennaThe route…

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How often should you shower, and when does it start to hurt?

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Sultry nights and hot days – the warmer it gets, the more often you want to jump in the shower. But several experts advise against it because showering too often is unsuitable for the skin. After a long day, finally, take a long shower: There is hardly anything more soothing and refreshing. But the problem is: that as much as we long for water in the summer, our skin is not so enthusiastic about it. How much showering is healthy?“Showering several times a day dries out the skin,” warns Prof.…

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Five signs you’re not drinking enough water

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If you are not sure you are drinking enough water, pay attention to your body. This gives you namely five signs that should warn you. Drinking is just as important as eating. After all, our bodies are made up of 60 percent water. So it’s essential to keep your body hydrated throughout the day to function correctly. Insufficient fluid intake can lead to kidney stones, bladder infections, migraines, and, in the worst case, heart disease. At least one liter per dayFor a healthy body, it is recommended to drink one…

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