12,504 new corona infections in Austria on Saturday

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The current Corona wave continues to flatten out, and the limitation of Corona testing is also evident in the falling number of cases. On Saturday, the ministries reported “only” 12,504 new infections within 24 hours. Again, the number of deaths, 40 alone, was registered since Friday. Since the pandemic, 16,208 people infected with SARS-CoV-2 have died in Austria. There were decreases in the number of hospital patients. The last time there were fewer new infections on January 8 with 7,407 cases – but with significantly more tests. On the following…

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EU authorities say the fourth dose is not yet needed for all

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The EU Medicines Agency (EMA) and EU health agency ECDC announced in a joint press release Wednesday that the joint Covid 19 Task Force (ETF) has decided it is too early to consider vaccinating a fourth dose of the mRNA vaccine (Pfizer’s Comirnaty and Moderna’s Spikevax) in the general population. However, he said that such a second booster could be administered in 80 years and older adults. In Austria, the National Vaccination Panel will deliberate on the need for a fourth vaccination starting today, April 8. They reached this conclusion…

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Health Ministry clarifies who needs 4th vaccination

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There is a current discussion about whether a fourth Corona vaccination will become necessary or proper. The “booster,“ the third Corona vaccination, started in early fall. We are slowly approaching the time when the dose will have been given 270 days ago, and the green passport will therefore lose its validity. Also, the protection against severe courses decreases sharply after several months, especially with the new Omicron variant. The necessity and possible obligation for a fourth vaccination are being discussed worldwide. The National Vaccination Committee will deal with this question…

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Vacation, 4th vaccination – this is how it goes with Green Passport

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Summer is approaching, and many are looking forward to a carefree vacation. But for some, a trip could be associated with unwanted complications. Because: Thousands of Austrians will lose their Green Passport despite triple vaccination in the coming weeks and months, “Heute” reported. Expiration after 270 daysThe certificate is valid for 270 days after the third vaccination. There is only one option for traveling abroad after expiration – at least for now: a PCR test that is not older than 48 hours. Extension indicatedHealth Minister Johannes Rauch announced a new…

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14,085 new infections in Austria on Friday

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From Thursday to Friday, 14,085 new infections were registered in Austria. This is below the average of the past seven days of 15,692. Currently, 219,017 people in Austria are actively infected with the coronavirus. The seven-day incidence is 1,234.02. In the past 24 hours, 179,566 new PCR tests were performed. This results in a positive rate of 7.84 percent. There are also 27 new deaths associated with Covid 19 infections to report. The pandemic has thus claimed 16,168 lives in Austria. Currently, 2,598 people are treated in hospitals, and 203…

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Chilly weather at the weekend, then warmth to 23 degrees

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While we can still expect cooler temperatures at the weekend, we can look forward to warmer weather at the beginning of the coming week, according to the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) forecast. The Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) forecast from Thursday promises a further cooling phase at the weekend. Still, it should go up with the temperatures thanks to a high-pressure weather situation from the west. On Tuesday, 23 degrees Celsius are already possible. Friday brings a disturbance from the west. Today, Friday another disturbance…

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City of Vienna sticks to 2G rule in restaurants during Easter week

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Vienna – The turnaround in the Omicron wave has been achieved, and the infection figures have been falling significantly for days. On Thursday, 16,479 new cases were recorded throughout Austria a week ago, it was – with still unlimited free tests – 25,893. Also, in the hospitals, an easing is emerging: In normal and intensive care units, the number of beds occupied by Corona-infected patients is decreasing. Four hundred fourteen fewer beds are needed in the normal area than a week ago. Despite this positive development, Vienna remains cautious. Only…

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Recombinants from two omicron variants discovered in Austria

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As microbiologist Andreas Bergthaler reported on Twitter, a new SARS-CoV-2 recombinant has appeared in Austria. Samples have confirmed as yet undescribed recombination of BA.2 with the spike of BA.1.1. However, no striking property changes would be expected in this corona variant based on data to date. Therefore, the expert reassured there is no epidemiological or clinical cause for alarm. “Coronaviruses not only change individual genetic letters but can also exchange larger genetic regions,” Bergthaler explained via tweet. The prerequisite for this, he said, is that two viruses infect a host…

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With or without a green passport? Things to consider when you spend the Easter holidays outside Austria

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Many Austrians struggle through a jungle of Corona rules even when traveling. 3 G or PCR test? Do I have to fill out an entry form? What measures apply in the country? What do I have to consider when driving home? The virus is causing headaches in our travel planning this year as well. How to avoid any nasty surprises in neighboring countries: ▶Italy: One needs a valid green passport (in paper or digital form) and a pre-registration on the Internet. When eating pizza indoors, 3 G applies, in the…

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