End of 2G restrictions imminent – Vienna more cautious

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Like other sectors, the hospitality and tourism industries are seeing a relaxation a week after the end of 2G restrictions in retail and near-body service providers (e.g., hairdressers).Relaxations from 5.3. After 2G out in the tradeWhere up to now, the 2G rule has applied, 3G will suffice from Saturday – even unvaccinated people will then be allowed to visit pubs or stay overnight in hotels with a current PCR or antigen test. Vienna is also different here; unvaccinated people are still denied access to restaurants. 3G replaces 2GThe relaxation steps…

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Friday: 31,166 new infections in Austria

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There are also 34 new deaths associated with Covid 19 infections. From Thursday to Friday, 31,166 new infections were registered in Austria. Currently, there are 302,866 people actively infected with Coronavirus in Austria. To date, there have been 2,424,742 positive test results in Austria. As of today, 14,537 people across Austria have died as a result of the Coronavirus, and 2,107,339 have recovered. 194 in intensive careCurrently, 2,291 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the Coronavirus. Of these, 194 are being cared for in intensive care units. The new…

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Omicron subtype BA.2 is probably even more infectious

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Predictions show that the omicron subtype BA.2 will soon outpace the current BA.1. The reason: even faster portability.According to new findings, the omicron subtype BA.2, which experts closely monitor, appears to differ significantly in specific characteristics from the corona subtype BA.1, which is still dominant in Austria. This is indicated by most Japanese researchers’ study data published in preprint – i.e., without peer review. Differences include the arguably significantly higher transmissibility of BA.2 and immune response and pathogenicity. Based on the recorded differences in human cell samples in the laboratory…

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Incidence in Germany continues to decline

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New Corona infections and seven-day incidence in Germany decline slightly, but levels remain high. One day after the Corona opening decisions by the federal and state governments, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reported 235,626 new cases within 24 hours on Thursday. That’s 12,236 fewer cases than a week ago Thursday when 247,862 new infections were reported. The national seven-day incidence rate dropped to 1385.1 from 1401.0 the previous day. It indicates how many people are infected per 100,000 population in a week. Two hundred sixty-one more people died in connection…

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Many Omiron cases despite quadruple vaccination in Israel

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Data from Israel suggest a slight additional benefit of the fourth dose of vaccine in protecting against Omicron infection. The fourth dose of an mRNA vaccine restored antibody levels among healthcare workers similar to those seen shortly after the booster. Still, breakthrough infections were expected, according to a paper not yet reviewed by external experts. The effectiveness of the fourth dose in terms of protection against infection with the Omicron variant is reported by researchers to be 11 percent (Moderna) to 30 percent (Biontech) compared to triple vaccinated individuals. Because…

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Delivery of Biontech’s Omicron vaccine expected soon

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BioNTech founder Ugur Sahin expects to ship a CoV vaccine tailored to the Omicron variant in April or May. First, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) must wait for data relevant to approval, and the entrepreneur told Bild live today. BioNTech and its U.S. partner Pfizer make an mRNA-based CoV vaccine. They are currently working on developing a version tailored to Omicron. Sahin meanwhile assessed the overall situation in the pandemic as much more relaxed. He said that an end to the coronavirus is not expected in the next five to…

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Delivery from Novavax announced for next week

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CoV vaccinations with the preparation of the U.S. manufacturer Novavax could probably be possible as early as next week. The Ministry of Health announced that the protein-based vaccine would be available from the coming calendar week. However, “An exact delivery date has not yet been communicated by the manufacturer.” Currently, more than 31,300 Austrians have signed up to be vaccinated with Novavax, according to a roundup in the provinces. Austria has ordered 750,000 doses of Novavax for the first quarter of 2022. The aim is to target, in particular, those…

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Thursday: 30,914 new infections in Austria

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In addition, there are 32 new deaths associated with Covid 19 infections. From Wednesday to Thursday, 30,914 new infections were registered in Austria. This is just above the average of 29,815 over the past seven days. Currently, 306,438 people in Austria are actively infected with the coronavirus. The seven-day incidence is 2,344.70. In the past 24 hours, 469,550 new PCR tests were performed. This results in a positive rate of 6.50 percent.There are also 32 new deaths associated with Covid-19 infection to report. Thus, the pandemic has claimed 14,503 lives…

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Decision on possible mandatory vaccination suspension due by March 15

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The government wants to decide by March 15 on suspending the Corona vaccination requirement. Even before the start of penalties for the unvaccinated from March 16, the government wants to decide on the enforcement of the Compulsory Vaccination Law and a possible suspension of compulsory vaccination.The advisory commission of lawyers and health experts designated for this purpose is being formed these days and is expected to recommend the government to enforce the compulsory vaccination law before mid-March, Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) said, after the Corona summit on Wednesday. Decision on…

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