6965 new infections on Sunday – final number will come out tomorrow

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In the past 24 hours (as of 9:30 a.m. Sunday), 6965 new Corona infections have been reported in Austria. A week ago, there were 10,345 new cases. However, a lower number of new infections was reported due to a “regular maintenance window,” according to the report; subsequent reports are included in Monday’s figures. So far, 18,999 people infected with the coronavirus have died across Austria. To date, there have been 4,687,113 positive test results in Austria. As of today (July 24, 9:30 a.m.), 18,999 people infected with coronavirus have died…

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How dangerous is the new Omicron variant Centaurus?

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The Corona mutant BA.2.75, also known as “Centaurus,” feared by experts, has arrived in the country. So far, Corona summers have been a time when case numbers have been stable at (very) low levels and concern in the country has been relatively quiet – but in 2022, everything is different. Corona cases are usually in the five-digit range; on Friday, there were 11,115 (for comparison, precisely one year ago, there were 392 cases). Now comes the next Corona-Watsch’n: The scary “Centaurus” mutant has officially arrived in Austria; in Salzburg, two…

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WHO declares monkeypox outbreak an international emergency

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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced at a press conference Saturday. Geneva. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak in more than 60 countries an “emergency of international concern.” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus thus announced Saturday in Geneva the highest alert level it can impose in the event of a health threat. There are no practical consequences. The classification is intended to encourage member governments to take action to contain the outbreak. They should raise awareness among doctors and clinics, take protective measures in suspected cases…

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Barrio Fiesta successfully staged in Vienna

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After two years of not celebrating the biggest outdoor Fiesta of Filipinos in Austria because of the Corona pandemic, the Council of Filipino Associations in Austria kicked off the 2022 Barrio Fiesta in Vienna on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  The event is a celebration with colorful costumes, songs, and dance at the  Sportplatz ATV Liesing, Vienna. Filipinos, Austrians, and other nationalities from Austria trooped to the venue this year, including Filipinos from Italy, Switzerland, the Slovak Republic, Germany, and the USA.  The 2022 Barrio Fiesta in Vienna simulated the mood…

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Nearly 11,000 new infections in Austria again

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There were 15 Covid-related deaths from Friday to Saturday. One thousand five hundred eleven patients were in the hospital Saturday in the wake of a corona infection, up 15 from yesterday. Eighty-one people were cared for in intensive care units – that number increased by one since Friday and is the same in a week. There have been 15 Covid-related deaths since yesterday, as of 9:30 a.m. Saturday, 10,908 new infections have been reported in the past 24 hours. That’s below the seven-day average (11,523). The seven-day incidence was 898.2…

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Barrio Fiesta 2023 – the most prominent outdoor Filipino event in Austria

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There’s something delightful about Filipino culture. It’s a lovely fusion of the Philippine ethnic groups, altogether weaving a rich tapestry of colours, dances, music, and traditions. The celebration of Barrio Fiesta in Austria is an attempt to capture this beautiful fusion’s excitement. Barrio Fiesta is a celebration that continues to be rooted in the traditions of family, community, and Filipino culture. This event is at the heart of the Filipino-Austrian community and infuses a sense of pride among Filipinos and Filipinos. Barrio Fiesta is a time to celebrate home, family,…

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Climate change: Heat days in Austria almost tripled

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What used to be a record is now average. Without global climate protection, a further doubling to tripling of heat days is expected in Austria by 2100, as an evaluation by ZAMG shows. The number of heat days in Austria multiplies.According to ZAMG, the number of heat days (at least 30 degrees) has multiplied in Austria in recent decades. From 1961 to 1990, there were between three and twelve heat days per year in the provincial capitals, and the records were mostly 20 heat days per year. From 1991 to…

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More and more people have to be treated in Viennese hospitals due to Corona

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More and more people have to be treated in hospitals due to Corona infection. The Corona burden in Viennese hospitals is increasing. Due to fewer tests, current Corona numbers are less meaningful, experts say. The number of new infections in Vienna has been high for two weeks. High Corona load in Vienna’s hospitalsA month ago, there were 17 Corona patients in intensive care units in Vienna’s hospitals and 120 in regular wards. One month later, there are still 17 patients in intensive care units, but there are already 292 in…

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WHO appeals for the development of new Corona vaccines

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Corona vaccines have saved millions of lives – but have not significantly reduced the spread of the virus, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Because of that, an appeal from the organization came Friday to researchers. The organization called on them to develop new vaccines that reduce contagions. Otherwise, the risk remains that virus variants will develop against which the vaccines are less effective. Vaccines that are easier to administer than before, such as nasal sprays, are also needed. The WHO also updated its vaccination targets. It now aims…

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