EMA gives the green light to Covid-19 vaccination for babies and toddlers

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The EU Medicines Agency (EMA) has cleared the way for two Corona vaccines for babies six months and older. The EMA announced Wednesday in Amsterdam that the vaccines made by Pfizer/Biontech and Moderna, respectively, could also protect such children from corona infection. Both vaccines were approved for adults and children five and six, respectively. However, the doses for babies and young children are significantly lower. The EU Commission must still agree to the approval; this is considered a formality. Whether babies are offered a Corona vaccination at all, however, is…

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13,048 new Corona infections reported Wednesday

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It was reported Wednesday that 13,048 new Corona infections were registered across Austria on Tuesday. This is above the average for the previous seven days (11,027). The seven-day incidence was 855 cases per 100,000 population. There are now 115,350 laboratory-confirmed active cases in Austria, up 1,374 from the previous day. Corona new infections and hospitalizations decline.On Wednesday, 2,468 infected people needed hospital treatment across Austria, down by 58 from Tuesday. Within a week, there was a decrease of 125 hospital patients. Four more seriously ill patients in intensive care units…

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At these travel times, one makes the cheapest vacation

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Most flight search requests for long-haul travel between October 31, 2022, and April 30, 2023, were for the Thai capital Bangkok. New York ranked second in the long-haul travel rankings, followed by Dubai and Phuket. Compared to 2019, before the pandemic’s start, Dubai and Phuket have gained popularity as travel destinations among Austrians. Travel times: Cheap travel to BangkokThose who have not yet booked their long-distance trip and are planning a trip to Bangkok should set their sights on the New Year’s Eve stronghold in Southeast Asia at the end…

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With the latest update, there is this WhatsApp feature

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A new WhatsApp feature test phase was announced in the summer of 2022. With the latest update, this feature is now available to all users. Back in the summer of 2022, WhatsApp announced a test phase for emoji reactions to status messages. With the latest update, this feature is available to all users. Eight preset emoticons are provided by messaging service WhatsApp for users to react to others’ status updates with emoticons. However, more emoticons could be added. With these quick reactions emojis, Meta further aligns the app functions with…

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Netflix prepares crackdown on shared accounts

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It’s getting serious for everyone who shares a Netflix account with other households. Namely, the streaming provider has introduced a new feature that allows one to export one’s profile. Although Netflix does not mention with a word that the new “Transfer Profile” feature is a piece of the puzzle in the crackdown against shared accounts, the thrust should be clear. Password sharing has been a thorn on Netflix’s side for quite some time. Anyone who exports their profile and uses it to set up a new Netflix account can take…

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8,970 new Corona infections were reported Tuesday

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On Tuesday, 8,970 new coronavirus infections were reported across Austria, well below last week’s average. A week ago, 11,709 new cases were added daily. The seven-day incidence dropped to 907.9 per 100,000 population on Monday from 956.6. The number of people infected with coronavirus in hospitals remains high. On Tuesday, 2,526 patients who tested positive were in hospitals. Number of new corona infections decreasesThat was three fewer than the previous day and 22 fewer than a week ago. Intensive care units continue to treat 120 critically ill patients. In one…

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Daylight saving time ends on the last weekend in October

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It’s that time again: Daylight saving time ends on October 30. The hands will be turned back in Europe at 3:00 to 2:00 and thus to standard time. Otherwise, good for discussions, the excitement around the changeover in the run-up was limited – the world is dealing with more pressing issues, the Russian attack on Ukraine and the high energy prices. Therefore, what will happen with the time changeover in the EU remains unclear. The ball is still in the court of the EU Council of Ministers, which last discussed…

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Winter tire obligation from November: Soon wheel change recommended

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Anyone who wants to be prepared for the situational winter equipment obligation that will apply from November 1 should make an effort to change the wheels in good time, the ÖAMTC recommended on Monday. “If there is a sudden onset of winter, the car service shops are booked up for weeks,” emphasized ÖAMTC technician Steffan Kerbl. Before changing, the old winter tires should be checked. By law, the tread depth must be at least four millimeters throughout the winter, and depending on mileage; it should still be about six millimeters…

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Climate bonus: hundreds of thousands still have to wait

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Hundreds of thousands of citizens have not yet received their climate bonus. The complaints are piling up; the climate protection ministry is looking into the reasons. The account transfers of the climate bonus have been completed. However, hundreds of thousands have not yet received it. In the coming days, around 350,000 vouchers will still be delivered. Meanwhile, the inquiries of numerous reader reporters, who report problems with the payment of the bonuses, accumulate. At the service hotline, an employee is said to have explained to a Croatian resident in Vienna…

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