Austria: Compulsory vaccination law will take effect tomorrow

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In Austria, the coronavirus vaccination will be compulsory starting tomorrow, February 5, 2022. The law was published in the Federal Law Gazette today and will come into force the following day. Prior to this, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen certified that the “Federal Law on the Obligation to Vaccinate against Covid-19” had come into force in accordance with the Constitution, and Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) countersigned it. The vaccination obligation had been decided on 20 January by the National Council, yesterday also the federal state chamber of parliament agreed…

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36,329 new infections in Austria on Friday

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This further increases the number of active cases to a new high of 339,127. From Thursday to Friday, 36,329 new infections were reported in Austria. Thus, the number of active cases continues to rise to a new high. 339,127 people are currently confirmed Corona-positive. The seven-day incidence per 100,000 population is thus currently 2,573.3. In addition, 25 coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded. As of today, 14,192 people across Austria have died as a result of coronavirus and 1,642,027 have recovered. 199 patients in intensive care unitsCurrently, 1,807 people are undergoing…

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RKI registers new infection peak in Germany

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The number of new corona infections in Germany reported to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day has once again reached an all-time high. Health offices reported 248,838 cases in 24 hours, according to RKI data Friday morning. A week ago, there were 190 148 recorded new infections. The RKI gave the seven-day incidence as 1349.5 – also an all-time high. For comparison: the previous day, the value was 1283.2. A week ago, the Germany-wide incidence was 1073.0 (previous month: 239.9). The current figures reflect the status of the…

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How long is one contagious after an omicron infection?

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According to a new study, the majority of people infected with Omicron were still contagious on the sixth day. Since January 8, infected Austrians and also contact persons have been able to clear themselves by PCR after five days – previously it was ten days. Because of the sharp increase in the number of people infected with the Omicron variant and the resulting loss of manpower, there have been calls from the business community, among others, for the quarantine period to be shortened. Covid crisis coordinator Gecko had advised the…

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EU Commission extends green passport until mid-2023

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The EU Commission is extending the Green Passport by one year until June 30, 2023. The pandemic is far from over: the use of the digital EU Covid certificates, also known as “green passports,” is to be extended by one year, according to the EU Commission. As the Brussels-based authority proposed on Thursday, the legal basis for the proof of fresh Corona tests, vaccinations or recoveries should be valid until June 30, 2023. EU countries would still have to agree to the proposal. EU Commission extends green passport until mid-2023The…

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Corona: Triple contact with spike protein best protects against virus

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One question many people ask is: Do I still need to get vaccinated after getting covid 19? A new study says yes. Protection against omicron Only three contacts with the spike protein lead to good immunity – whether by infection or vaccination and regardless of the order. The antibodies formed are then not only present in sufficient quantity, but they are also able to neutralize new variants of concern (VOCs) such as currently Omicron. Antibody response to coronavirusTwo vaccinations and a booster, one breakthrough disease after two vaccinations, or two…

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57 million doses of vaccine ordered so far

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Austria has ordered a total of 57 million doses of coronavirus vaccine since the start of the pandemic through early December 2021. During this period, 23.9 million doses were delivered by Pfizer/Biontech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson, and the four companies invoiced the Republic for 246 million euros by the end of October last year, according to an answer to a question by Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens). “As of 05.01.2022, a total of 283,140 doses (vector vaccines), which were in the power of disposal of the federal government,…

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Forecast: Covid-19 remains, but pandemic end is near

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Those working scientifically on SARS-CoV-2 are always confronted with unknown factors. But the longer the pandemic continues, the more data becomes available. This is also the case with the currently prevailing omicron wave. But what will come after that? How will this variant spread around the world? And when will the wave level off again? The German star virologist Christian Drosten, for example, in the NDR Corona podcast on February 1, saw the “time for easing has not yet come” and does not expect easing until after Easter. Half of…

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Vienna stays with 2-G in gastronomy, closing time at 24 o’clock

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Michael Ludwig recently criticized the relaxations. Now he follows the guidelines of the federal government in most points. Only in gastronomy, Vienna is going its own way. Today, Thursday, the mayor of Vienna, Michael Ludwig (SPÖ), met again with his advisory board – with representatives from fields such as medicine or prognostics. Ludwig explained the federal government’s further course of action, as usual. In Vienna, the following measures apply: As of Feb. 5: Closing time in the catering trade will be moved to 24 o’clock. 2-G rule in gastronomy remains…

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