Ministries report 11,552 new infections

The Ministries of Health and Interior have reported 11,552 newly registered CoV cases within the last 24 hours (as of 9:30 a.m. today). The states reported these numbers to the national crisis team. 11,706 people have died as a result of coronavirus so far. Currently, 2,327 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the coronavirus, 433 of them in intensive care units. 7-day incidence at 815.0According to the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES), the 7-day incidence, i.e. the number of new infections with the coronavirus in the past…

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Over five million corona infections in Germany

The total number of detected Corona infections in Germany has exceeded the five million mark. German health offices reported 33,498 new Corona infections to the RKI within one day, meaning that 5,021,469 infections have now been recorded since the start of the pandemic. That’s according to figures reflecting the RKI dashboard as of 04:02 a.m. Sunday. The actual total is likely to be far higher, as many infections are not detected. The 33,498 new infections are nearly 10,000 cases more than a week ago Sunday, when 23,543 new infections were…

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JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY STUDY: Is coffee harmful to the kidneys?

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health made a discovery that surprised even them: certain coffee metabolites can trigger chronic kidney disease. Actually, hardly a month goes by that some study doesn’t appear suggesting how healthy coffee is for the heart, circulation and even brain. Much to the delight of all coffee fans. Researchers discovered two metabolites – metabolites in the blood – that are associated with coffee consumption and promote the development of chronic kidney disease. However, they also identified another “coffee metabolite” that helps the…

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German travel warning for Austria comes into effect

Today, Austria is considered a coronavirus high-risk area for Germany. Due to the high infection figures, a travel warning from the German Foreign Ministry therefore also came into effect at 0:00. Only the municipalities of Mittelberg and Jungholz and the Rißtal in the municipal area of Vomp and Eben am Achensee are exempt. People arriving from Austria who have not been vaccinated and have not recovered must spend ten days in quarantine in Germany. Free testing is possible from the fifth day. The travel warning and the stricter entry rules…

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Lockdown for unvaccinated: an overview

Vienna – The “lockdown for the unvaccinated” is to come into effect across Austria on Monday night. This is according to the draft of the 5th Covid Protective Measures Ordinance published by APA. This will allow Austrians without proof of 2G to leave their homes only for reasons already known from previous lockdowns – such as running necessary errands, going to work or for physical and mental recreation. Children under twelve are excluded. The measures provided for in the ordinance form a minimum framework; the states can enact stricter rules.…

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Austrian President Van der Bellen appeals: Reduce contacts by 30 percent

The negative records continue to roll over: again, a new high in new infections with the coronavirus was recorded in Austria. On Saturday, statistics showed 13,152 new cases, more than 2000 people are currently hospitalized due to Covid-19. In Vienna, Upper Austria and Salzburg the Corona measures are therefore clearly intensified, health minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) plans a vaccination obligation for health occupations on and chancellor Alexander Schallenberg (ÖVP) wants to give on Sunday, after consultation with all regional governors, “green light” for an Austria-wide Lockdown for unvaccinated. Already in…

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What a lockdown for non-immunized people means

Lockdown for non-immunized: the rule will apply to unvaccinated people throughout Austria from Monday and will be decided today. Children under the age of twelve are exempt, as no Corona vaccine has yet been officially approved for them. The measure is intended to “prevent a breakdown in medical care.” A true lockdown it is not. It would mean all recreational facilities, eateries, or most retail would close. They will remain open, but only to the vaccinated and recovered. Non-immunized people are only allowed to leave the living environment for a…

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Austria-wide “lockdown for unvaccinated” starting Monday

Without 2-G proof, Austrians are only allowed to go to work, walk and buy groceries starting Monday. Children under twelve are exempt. First vaccinated could show PCR test. In Upper Austria, exit restrictions for unvaccinated come as early as MondayThe “lockdown for the unvaccinated” is set to take effect across Austria on Monday night. This will allow Austrians without 2-G proof to leave their homes only for reasons already known from previous lockdowns – such as for necessary errands, work and education, or physical and mental recreation. Children under twelve…

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Daughter of Philippine President wants to become vice president of the Philippines

Daughter following in father’s footsteps. Sara Duterte aligns herself with former President Gloria Arroyo. Sara Duterte, the daughter of outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, will run for vice president in the May presidential election. The Southeast Asian country’s Commission on Elections announced Saturday on Facebook that Duterte will replace another candidate in the process. The announcement was made shortly before the Nov. 15 deadline for candidates to file late. The current Davao City mayor had resigned from her regional party on Thursday and joined the party of her ally, former…

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