Many Omiron cases despite quadruple vaccination in Israel

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Data from Israel suggest a slight additional benefit of the fourth dose of vaccine in protecting against Omicron infection. The fourth dose of an mRNA vaccine restored antibody levels among healthcare workers similar to those seen shortly after the booster. Still, breakthrough infections were expected, according to a paper not yet reviewed by external experts. The effectiveness of the fourth dose in terms of protection against infection with the Omicron variant is reported by researchers to be 11 percent (Moderna) to 30 percent (Biontech) compared to triple vaccinated individuals. Because…

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Delivery of Biontech’s Omicron vaccine expected soon

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BioNTech founder Ugur Sahin expects to ship a CoV vaccine tailored to the Omicron variant in April or May. First, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) must wait for data relevant to approval, and the entrepreneur told Bild live today. BioNTech and its U.S. partner Pfizer make an mRNA-based CoV vaccine. They are currently working on developing a version tailored to Omicron. Sahin meanwhile assessed the overall situation in the pandemic as much more relaxed. He said that an end to the coronavirus is not expected in the next five to…

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Delivery from Novavax announced for next week

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CoV vaccinations with the preparation of the U.S. manufacturer Novavax could probably be possible as early as next week. The Ministry of Health announced that the protein-based vaccine would be available from the coming calendar week. However, “An exact delivery date has not yet been communicated by the manufacturer.” Currently, more than 31,300 Austrians have signed up to be vaccinated with Novavax, according to a roundup in the provinces. Austria has ordered 750,000 doses of Novavax for the first quarter of 2022. The aim is to target, in particular, those…

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Thursday: 30,914 new infections in Austria

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In addition, there are 32 new deaths associated with Covid 19 infections. From Wednesday to Thursday, 30,914 new infections were registered in Austria. This is just above the average of 29,815 over the past seven days. Currently, 306,438 people in Austria are actively infected with the coronavirus. The seven-day incidence is 2,344.70. In the past 24 hours, 469,550 new PCR tests were performed. This results in a positive rate of 6.50 percent.There are also 32 new deaths associated with Covid-19 infection to report. Thus, the pandemic has claimed 14,503 lives…

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Decision on possible mandatory vaccination suspension due by March 15

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The government wants to decide by March 15 on suspending the Corona vaccination requirement. Even before the start of penalties for the unvaccinated from March 16, the government wants to decide on the enforcement of the Compulsory Vaccination Law and a possible suspension of compulsory vaccination.The advisory commission of lawyers and health experts designated for this purpose is being formed these days and is expected to recommend the government to enforce the compulsory vaccination law before mid-March, Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) said, after the Corona summit on Wednesday. Decision on…

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Austria relaxes Corona measures

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After the federal and state governments summit, Ludwig announced this but reaffirmed it. On Wednesday, despite high infection figures, the government announced relaxations. As of March 5, almost all measures are dropped – except in Vienna. FFP2 mask requirement remains partially in place. Austria is at a plateau in terms of infections, yet there are relaxations in two stages. Starting February 19, the strict 2-G rule will be replaced by 3-G. From March 5, most Corona restrictions will fall. Stricter rules will remain in Vienna, while in Carinthia, a two-week…

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Corona measures in Germany to be dropped as of March 20

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From March 20, according to the will of Germany’s federal and state governments, a large part of the Corona restrictions will no longer apply. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke of an “exceptional day” in the pandemic. The peak of the Omicron wave has now been reached. With the measures taken by the federal and state governments, he said, health and life have been protected, and a lockdown has been prevented. The German step-by-step plan is to drop contact restrictions for vaccinated and convalescents and 2G rules in retail. Then, on…

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Vienna will not support all the opening steps of the Federal government

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Vienna has once again opted for a stricter path. The federal capital will not support all the opening steps announced by the federal government on Wednesday. That’s because while Omicron has “entered a new phase of the pandemic,” this doesn’t mean “we have to be reckless,” said Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ). So the 2-G rule in the restaurant industry will not be repealed on Feb. 19. Ludwig had already announced this but reaffirmed it on Wednesday after the federal and state governments summit. “Wherever you can not wear FFP2 mask…

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Moderna expects Omikron booster in August

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U.S. vaccine manufacturer Moderna anticipates an Omikron-specific booster in August. “We believe a booster vaccine will be needed. I don’t know yet if it will be the existing vaccine or just Omikron or a bivalent: Omikron plus existing vaccine, two mRNA in one dose,” said Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel. He said that the company is still collecting clinical data to determine whether the Omikron-adapted vaccine will provide better protection than an additional dose of the existing vaccine. source: orf.at/picture: pixabay.com

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