Rapid antigen tests often fail to detect omicron infection

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Many standard rapid corona tests often fail to see omicron infection. Researchers led by Munich-based virologist Oliver Keppler of Ludwig-Maximilians University have examined nine rapid antigen tests for detecting infection with the omicron or delta variant – and draw a sobering conclusion: eight of the tests tested by Germany’s Paul Ehrlich Institute for earlier viral variants detected omicron infection worse than delta infection. According to a study published in the journal Medical Microbiology and Immunology, that’s. “You should never take a negative result as a free pass,” Keppler warned. Especially…

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Those who were infected with the BA.1 variant rarely contract BA.2

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According to a Danish study, infection with both omicron subvariants of coronavirus is possible but rare. The more infectious BA.2 sub-variant has rapidly replaced the “original” BA.1 variant, which is still the most common worldwide in Denmark. This “exchange” is currently also taking place in Austria. It was previously unclear whether a person could become infected with both variants. The new study, led by researchers at Denmark’s infectious disease agency, the Statens Serum Institut (SSI), shows that people infected with BA.1 can become infected with BA.2 a little later, but…

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The CT value in positive PCR tests

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The omicron wave is rolling through many families – and continues to puzzle in individual cases. Some remain asymptomatic, while others are plagued by fever and other symptoms. And still, others are not infected at all, despite positive points in the household. Some explanations are based on the CT value in positive PCR tests, which reflects the viral load in the mouth and throat. Some test providers now report the CT value in the event of a positive PCT test. It indicates how many steps are needed to amplify the…

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Two omicron infections in quick succession are possible but rare

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According to a Danish study, it is possible to become consecutively infected with two different subvariants of the omicron variant of coronavirus in rare cases. Omicron subtype BA.2 in AustriaThe more infectious omicron subtype BA.2 has rapidly replaced the “original” BA.1 variant, which is still the most common worldwide in Denmark. This “exchange” is currently also taking place in Austria. It was unclear whether a person could be infected with both variants until now. Two Omicron infections possible with both variantsThe new study, led by researchers at Denmark’s infectious disease…

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Tuesday: 21,427 new infections in Austria

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Thirty-seven new deaths were associated with Covid 19 infection. From Monday to Tuesday, 21,427 new infections were registered in Austria. This is below the past seven-day average of 27,365. Currently, 274,134 people in Austria are actively infected with the coronavirus. The seven-day incidence is 2,152.06. In the past 24 hours, 437,839 new PCR tests were performed. This results in a positive rate of 4.89 percent. There are also 37 new deaths associated with Covid 19 infection to report. Thus, the pandemic has claimed 14,631 lives in Austria so far. Currently,…

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Corona tests in Austria may no longer be free of charge

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Corona tests will not remain free, the Minister of Health announced. How much will a PCR or antigen test cost? Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein announced Friday the possible abolition of free corona tests. He referred to the high costs in doing so: In 2020 and 2021, he said that 2.6 billion euros from the federal budget went into the tests. So from April, Corona tests in Austria may be subject to a charge. Vienna has so far held out against this: Mayor Michael Ludwig sees the “Alles gurgelt” tests as…

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Vienna Park Ticket registration: district offices open Saturday and Sunday

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This coming weekend, the district offices in the extension areas of the Parkpickerl in Vienna have longer opening hours.As of March 1, 2022, the area-wide Parkpickerl will apply in Vienna. For parking picker applications, the district offices in the extension areas will additionally be open next Saturday and Sunday. “Parkpickerl” from March throughout Vienna – Lower Austria extends commuter offerWith extended opening hours and extra inserted Saturdays, the district offices offer an additional appointment offer to settle the expected 141,000-175,000 Park Ticket applications as fast as possible. In general, the…

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Austria: 3-G on entry comes into force

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As of midnight, the 3-G rule generally applies to entry into Austria. In addition to PCR tests no more than 72 hours old, antigen tests taken no more than 24 hours ago are also permitted. Antigen tests for self-testing are excluded. Minors under the age of twelve do not need to provide 3-G evidence. Special rules for commuters and school-age children were removed from the Covid 19 entry regulation in favor of the unified requirements. New virus variant areas are exempt from the 3-G law. Entrants must show credible evidence…

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Italy to start the fourth dose of vaccine on March 1

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Italy will start administering the fourth dose of the Covid 19 vaccine to frail patients on March 1. The Ministry of Health decided this in Rome after the Medicines Agency (AIFA) gave the green light for the vaccination of the fourth dose over the weekend. Health Minister Roberto Speranza did not rule out the possibility that the entire population could receive the “fourth prick” in the fall. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s government is working to ease Corona‘s restrictions in stages. “Businesses and families need to be able to plan.…

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