21,436 new corona infections and 281,479 active cases

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21,436 new corona infections and 281,479 active cases Twenty-one thousand four hundred thirty-six new Corona infections have been registered in Austria since Sunday, below the previous seven-day average of 27,901. Within 24 hours, 13 people died connected to Covid-19, and 28,593 recovered during that period. As of Monday, there were thus 281,479 active cases, down 7,170 from the previous day. The seven-day incidence was 2,186.4 cases per 100,000 population, the Interior and Health ministries reported. The province with the highest seven-day incidence is Lower Austria, with 2,402.2, followed by Upper…

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No more mask at the seat in schools

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One week after the elementary schools, the mask requirement at the seat will also be dropped in the other schools on Monday. In addition, school events such as hiking days, excursions, or ski courses are possible again. Furthermore, a mouth-nose protection (elementary school, lower school) or by older students and teachers a FFP2 mask must be worn on paths in the school building. The testing obligation three times a week also remains in place. The attendance obligation is also still suspended. For the time being, these regulations will remain in…

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Cold front brings storms and snow this week

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The weather in the coming week will be changeable and stormy. Again, precipitation and snowfall will be down to 500 meters, predicted by the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics on Sunday. The maximum values of the next few days range from just above zero to 13 degrees, depending on the region. The forecast in detailOn Monday, a cold front will quickly move through from the northwest, and rain and snowfall will spread from early morning. The snow line will drop to 600 to 900 meters during the day; only…

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Pope: “Doctors and nurses are heroes”

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The pope thanked health care workers at Sunday’s Angelus prayer. “We must think of the many doctors, nurses and caregivers, the volunteers who stay by the side of the sick, treat them, make them feel better, help them,” the pope said. “In case of illness, we need someone to save us, to help us, and the heroic health workers show their heroic deeds in the time of the pandemic. Heroic deeds, however, exist every day. A round of applause and a big thank you to our doctors, nurses, and caregivers,”…

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Many Omicron cases despite quadruple vaccination in Israel

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Recent data suggest a relatively small additional benefit of a fourth Corona vaccine dose protecting against Omicron infections. Vaccination IsraelWhile many are already resisting the first sting, GECKO’s Director General of Public Health, Katharina Reich, is already talking about the fourth vaccination. According to the report, the fourth sting should come as early as this summer – perhaps by then with an adapted Omicron vaccine that will be on the market in April. “It is still unclear whether we will vaccinate only on variants or refresh with a mixture of…

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THE CURRENT SITUATION: 22,075 new infections and another 19 deaths

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In the past 24 hours (as of 9:30 a.m. Sunday), 22,075 new coronavirus infections have been recorded in Austria. On Sunday a week ago, it was still 25,951. 19 people who were sick with Covid-19 died in the current comparison period. In the normal wards, the occupancy rate decreased by eleven places, while in the intensive care units, one patient was added. A total of 14,581 people who had Covid-19 have died since the pandemic began (as of 9:30 a.m. Sunday). 2,169,869 people have recovered. 2048 people are currently being…

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Coronavirus worldwide: Clearance of truck blockade in Canada’s capital continues

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According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 422 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide. More than 5.8 million infected people have died. More than 10.3 billion vaccine doses have been administered so far. The latest developmentsPolice in Canada’s capital Ottawa on Saturday (Feb. 19) finished clearing a weeks-long blockade over the government’s Corona policy. There had been arrests of protesters in military fatigues carrying smoke candles and firecrackers in backpacks, police said. According to a report in the New York Times, truck windows were also smashed by…

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Corona relaxations in other european countries

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Despite continuing omicron wave, there are many relaxations in many countries in Europe. Italy even dares to look ahead to summer. The stable situation in intensive care units and hospitals prompts many countries in Europe to ease up. Still, policymakers stress that the pandemic is not over and restrictions may return, depending on the health care situation—a round-up of our neighboring and vacationing countries. GermanyThe 16 German states decide for themselves which Corona measures will fall. However, the German government is following a plan. Starting March 4, instead of 2G,…

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3-G on entry from Tuesday: Antigen tests also permitted

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As of Tuesday, the 3-G rule will generally apply when entering Austria. In addition to PCR tests that are no more than 72 hours old, antigen tests are also permitted, which must not have been taken more than 24 hours ago. This is stated in the decree of the Ministry of Health published today. Antigen tests for self-testing are excluded. Minors under the age of 12 are not required to provide 3-G detection. The document indicates that the 13th amendment to the Covid-19 entry regulation takes effect on Feb. 22.…

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