A coronavirus vaccine can protect against other coronaviruses

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U.S. scientists have shown for the first time that coronavirus vaccines and infections can confer immunity to other, similar coronaviruses. Mice vaccinated against 2003 SARS virus were protected from COVID-19 virus Humans vaccinated with SARS-CoV-2 vaccines may be protected against SARS-CoV-1 and colds. Results provide rationale for developing universal vaccines for each coronavirus family“Until our study, it was not clear whether, when exposed to one coronavirus, you could have cross-protection against other coronaviruses. We have now shown that this is the case.” Pablo Penaloza-MacMaster, assistant professor of microbiology-immunology at Northwestern…

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Expert predicts end of pandemic in spring

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When will the Corona pandemic finally end? The current Corona numbers have now remained at a high but stable level for a long time, now they are possibly in the beginning climb again, however, there are very large regional differences. The Corona traffic light commission most recently put the state of Salzburg on red. In contrast, Vienna, which has long struggled with higher infection figures, remains yellow. In the federal capital, the stricter Corona measures have had an effect, epidemiologist Gerald Gartlehner said Friday in Vienna today. When the pandemic…

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Frenchman cracks record jackpot of 220 million euros

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A lucky winner in France has cracked the biggest ever jackpot in the Euromillions lottery. He can look forward to 220 million euros, as the AFP news agency learned Friday from the French lottery company Française des Jeux (FDJ). The lucky winner now has 60 days to report to FDJ and collect his winnings, he said. This is the largest jackpot in the history of the European lottery since its inception in 2004, and the winning ticket bears the numbers 21, 26, 31, 34, 49 and the star numbers 2…

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Up to 24 degrees in Austria: Now comes the golden autumn

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After the onset of winter in the mountains, mild autumn weather now prevails. Calm autumn weather with lots of sun and some fog is in store. As the current forecasts show, temperatures are rising from day to day. On Tuesday and Wednesday we can even look forward to a dreamlike 24 degrees. The forecast in detailSaturday will offer a lot of sunshine. To the west it will be mostly bright sunny, only from Salzburg to Lower Austria some denser clouds will pass through at first, especially in the mountains there…

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Corona: This is why you should wear a mask on windy days outdoors

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A new study shows that you should also wear a mouth mask outdoors. Especially on windy days, the risk of infection increases. A new study shows that windy weather can accelerate the spread of coronaviruses. As researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay discovered, gusts of wind can carry pathogens from people who are coughing. The findings were published in the journal Physics of Fluids. Airborne viral load increases due to windFor the study, the experts wanted to test how viruses are spread by coughing and wind. “Mimicking real…

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Butter or margarine – which is healthier?

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For years, butter was considered unhealthy. Several studies have now disproved butter’s bad reputation. Which is now healthier: butter or margarine? It seems to be a question of faith and taste whether you prefer butter or margarine on your bread. Some people prefer to eat margarine because it is supposedly better for blood cholesterol, while others prefer butter because it tastes better and is a natural dairy product. We wanted to know what’s behind all the myths and whether butter or margarine is the healthier spread. Differences between butter and…

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Change to winter tires now recommended in October

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As of November 1, winter equipment is mandatory. Even if it still takes a little while until it snows at lower altitudes, the ÖAMTC recommends changing winter tires as early as October.Even though the situational winter equipment obligation does not apply until November 1, ÖAMTC says it is slowly getting to be time to think about changing tires. “It may still take a little while until it also snows at lower altitudes. However, summer tires are designed for warmer temperatures, which affects grip and thus road safety on all roads,”…

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Vacation in autumn: Different rules and requirements apply

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In most “classic” vacation countries, restrictions have now been relaxed because of the CoV pandemic. However, the “3-G rule” applies practically everywhere when entering the country. Most countries also require electronic registration, and different regulations apply to tests. In any case, autumn vacationers should familiarize themselves with the state of affairs – especially since it can change quickly. The decisive factor is, of course, the respective current situation with regard to the number of new infections, and that looks quite different. In Italy, with its very high vaccination coverage rate,…

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Austrian President Van der Bellen invites to Corona vaccination at Hofburg Palace on National Day

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Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen invites to the Corona vaccination at the Hofburg on the national holiday. “Get your spade in the most beautiful vaccination street of Austria, in the Marble Hall of the Hofburg. And afterwards, I invite you to stroll through the Presidential Chancellery,” the head of state advertises in a video on Youtube: “We’re turning the Hofburg into a vaccination castle this year!”The Hofburg, in cooperation with the City of Vienna and Johanniter is organizing a vaccination street for all those who have not yet been…

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