5,200 new infections in Austria on Saturday

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From Friday to Saturday, 5,199 new infections were registered in Austria. This is slightly above the average of 5,928 diseases over the past seven days. The 7-day incidence is currently 466.17. Currently, 79,847 people are actively infected. In the past 24 hours, 150,570 PCR tests have been performed. This results in a positive rate of 3.45 percent. In addition, 18 new deaths have been reported. This brings the pandemic death toll to 18,156 so far. There has also been a decrease in hospital patients. There are currently 1,247 people in…

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Coronaviruses are most frequently transmitted when speaking

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According to a study, the most common way to become infected with corona is through conversation – mouth masks reduce the risk eightfold. You’re mistaken if you think coronaviruses spread most through sneezing or coughing. As a new study shows, interpersonal conversations are the “dominant” form of coronavirus transmission. What can help against it? First and foremost, mouth masks, because as the scientists found out, they can reduce the risk of infection by a factor of eight – as long as everyone involved wears a mask. The study results were…

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Study: Corona infection can cause retinal damage.

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According to a study, about one in 10 people hospitalized for a coronavirus showed white spots on the retina. However, these pathological changes subsided after three months, a Swiss research team from Geneva reported in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. The researchers examined the eyes of 172 hospitalized patients who suffered respiratory distress due to Sars-CoV-2 infection. According to the study, eleven percent showed retinal damage, which manifested as white spots. These were due to occlusion of the small arteries, triggered by an embolism or inflammation. Lead author Gordana Sunaric…

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These Corona rules apply for vacation in Italy

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Do you have plans to spend your vacation in Italy soon? Italy is currently extending the travel rules until the end of May. Italy is extending current rules for travel to and from foreign countries until May 31. Thus, travelers to Italy must continue to present a vaccination certificate or a negative rapid test. Abolished next Sunday (May 1) is the obligation to fill out the European Passenger Locator Form. This obligation entered into force on May 24, 2021. Italy will extend the mask requirement on trains, subways, buses, and…

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6,186 new infections were registered in Austria on Friday

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From Thursday to Friday, 6,186 new infections were registered in Austria. This is slightly above the average of 6,119 diseases over the past seven days. The 7-day incidence is currently 481.19. Currently, 82,597 people are actively infected. In the past 24 hours, 239,519 PCR tests have been performed. This results in a positive rate of 2.58 percent. In addition, 21 new deaths have been reported. This brings the pandemic death toll to 18,138 so far. Under 100 intensive care patients for the first time The hospital is currently treating 1,353…

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Cloudy and changeable weather in the west – sunny weather prevails in the easter part of Austria

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According to the ZAMG forecast, the weekend will be unsettled and prone to showers in large parts of Austria. Only in the east of the country should it remain predominantly dry. After a sunny start to the weekend, increasingly unsettled and shower-prone weather will spread across Austria over the next few days. This was reported by the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG). The east of the country remains over the weekend for outdoor activities in advantage: There, it should stay largely dry. Still little chance of showers on…

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Greece: Soon no proof of vaccination required

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From May 1, travelers to Greece will no longer have to show proof of vaccination to enter the country. This was decided by the government in Athens yesterday following a proposal by the responsible health authority EODY. Greek television also reported that the requirement to show proof of vaccination to enter taverns, bars, stores, and museums would also be abolished from May 1. The mask requirement indoors, on the other hand, will remain. The repeal of the measures is to be put to the test in the fall. Greek vacationers…

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Bridge collapsed: 30-year-old Carinthian dies during honeymoon in the Philippines

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At least four people were killed and 15 others injured when the old Clarin Bridge over the Loboc River in Loay, Bohol, collapsed Wednesday afternoon. According to a report published by ABS-CBN News, the bridge collapsed around 4 p.m. Vehicles were passing the bridge when the incident happened. The bridge was damaged in the 2013 earthquake but was still in service while motorists waited for the new bridge to be completed. The National Council for Disaster Reduction and Management said search and rescue efforts were ongoing. The tragic accident claimed…

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Where one still needs the green passport

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Since Easter, Austria has managed mainly without Corona restrictions. But for those entering the country, the rules are strict. There is also the threat of quarantine. Corona measures in Austria are as reasonable as abolished – apart from the FFP2 obligation in the vital indoor setting and healthcare. Around Easter, the last G-rules fell in the catering industry and at events. Surprisingly for many at the time, the federal capital also largely followed the rules because Vienna was always known for stricter rules until now. The Ministry of Health says…

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