WHO reports more than 1,000 monkeypox cases

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The World Health Organization (WHO) reports over 1,000 monkeypox cases in countries not part of Africa. Italy: Several cases confirmedThere is a real risk of monkeypox taking hold in these countries where the virus is not endemic, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday. But this is preventable, he said. Twenty-nine countries have reported cases in the current virus outbreak, which began in May, he said. Monkeypox occurrenceMonkeypox occurs mainly in West and Central Africa and rarely spreads to other countries, making the current development unusual. Symptoms include fever, headache,…

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The Austrian Government negotiates measures against inflation

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The government is currently working on another anti-inflation relief package. Various measures are under discussion. Pretty much fixed are likely to be the postponement of the CO2 price from July to October, the increase in the climate bonus for this year, and the ban on gas heating in new buildings. In addition, the abolition of the cold progression and an increase in social benefits are being negotiated. The pact is expected to be decided as early as next week. Climate Minister Leonore Gewessler (Greens) confirmed in the press foyer after…

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Corona prognosis experts expect increasing cases of infection

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The rise in new Corona infections in Austria was already apparent at the end of May. This is now confirmed in the current Covid forecast. The consortium expects a further increase in cases in the coming week. The adequate reproduction number is again above one at 1.05, and the proportion of virus variants BA.4/5 continues to rise and is currently at 16 percent. This more infectious sub-variant already has a reproductive number of 1.44. The Wednesday update of TU Vienna, MedUni Vienna, and Gesundheit Österreich GmbH (GÖG) model calculators expects…

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3,488 new infections were registered in Austria on Wednesday

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From Tuesday to Wednesday, 3,488 new infections were registered in Austria. This is above the 7-day average of 2,719 infections. The 7-day incidence decreases slightly to 213.84. In the past 24 hours, 57,618 PCR tests were performed. The positive rate is 6.05 percent. Currently, there are 37,104 active Corona cases in Austria. In addition, there are seven new deaths. Thus, 18,682 people with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died so far throughout Austria. In the hospital are currently 482 patients treated, three more than on Tuesday. In the intensive care unit, there…

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Prices for car repair and pickle check rise

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Car repair and Pickerl check have become more expensive, according to Arbeiterkammer sample price monitor.The prices for a car repair or the annual motor vehicle sticker check have risen compared to the previous year, a recent AK Stichproben-Preismonitor shows. Between April 26 and May 11, the AK took a close look at 37 automotive repair shops in Vienna for its price monitor. Car repairs and sticker checks are more expensiveThe prices for a car repair or service have risen by 2.9 and 3.6 percent, respectively, compared to 2021. Depending on…

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Less stress, more happiness in life!

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How chronic stress affects the body, why the heart in particular suffers, and how to achieve more balance in everyday life.I don’t have time”, “I’m so stressed,” and “I have so much to do”: stress seems to be a daily companion for most people. Yet not all stress is the same. “The number of stress factors is large and their nature diverse,” explains Dr. Doris Eller-Berndl, preventive physician and medical coach from Vienna. Stress is perceived as unfavorable, especially if it is chronic, i.e., long-lasting stress. However, stress does not…

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Here’s why we should walk 10,000 steps every day

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The World Health Organization recommends that one should walk 10,000 steps a day to stay fit and active. The 10,000-step ruleIt has become the “healthy value” of 10,000 steps per day. But why exactly is this number so significant that all fitness watches, apps, and even the WHO praise this value? Surprisingly, the answer has little to do with health facts and figures. Because behind it is simply a publicity stunt. In 1964, the Yamasa company capitalized on the hype surrounding the Olympic Games in Japan when they launched the…

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2,140 new infections in Austria on Tuesday

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One new death associated with Covid 19 infection.From Monday to Tuesday, 2,140 new infections were registered in Austria. This is below the 7-day average of 2,753 infections. The 7-day incidence increases slightly to 216.54. In the past 24 hours, 38,184 PCR tests were performed. The positive rate is 5.60 percent. Currently, there are 36,529 active Corona cases in Austria. In addition, there is one new death. This means that 18,675 people with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died so far throughout Austria. New infections in the provinces Vienna: 860Lower Austria: 468Upper Austria:…

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Uniform charging cable for cell phones from mid-2024.

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USB-C will become the standard charging port in the EU. Negotiations have been going on for more than ten years.Announced years ago, the time has now come: cell phones and numerous other electrical devices must have a standard charging socket in the EU from mid-2024. Negotiators from the EU states and the European Parliament agreed on USB-C as the standard charging socket, said the head of the negotiations, Anna Cavazzini (Greens), on Tuesday. Also tablets and cameras According to her, the regulation applies to smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones and portable…

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