Pope Francis calls for an end to the war

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Pope Francis has again urged a ceasefire, negotiations, and humanitarian corridors in Ukraine. Ukraine: “war,” not “military operation.” In his most detailed statement to date on the Russian attack on the neighboring country, he stressed this Sunday that the arms race could not be called a “military operation” but only a “war.” In doing so, the pope contradicted the official Russian reading of events. “War is madness.” At his Angelus prayer in Rome with thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square, Francis announced that two cardinals of the Curia would…

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4. corona vaccination: possible after six months in high-risk cases

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The National Immunization Panel (NIG) has updated its recommendations regarding Corona vaccination: High-risk individuals and people over 65 may receive the 4th prick six months after the 3rd vaccination. In principle, a fourth vaccination is not currently approved and is not generally recommended for immunocompetent individuals. 4th Corona Vaccination “Off Label“ However, people who are expected to have a shorter duration of vaccination protection, e.g., due to immunosuppression or age, should receive a further vaccination in some instances. Before this, an individual risk-benefit assessment by the physician is necessary, and…

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UN: more than 1.5 million people have already fled the country because of the war in Ukraine

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According to the United Nations, more than 1.5 million people have already fled the country because of the war in Ukraine. This is the “fastest-growing refugee crisis” in Europe since World War II; the UN said Sunday on the short message service Twitter. With fighting intensifying, the number of people fleeing the country every day is likely to continue to rise. According to UN estimates, four million people may want to leave Ukraine. By the time of the Russian invasion of Ukraine at the end of February, there were just…

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28,463 new corona infections in Austria on Sunday

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In the last 24 hours, 28,463 new Corona infections were registered in Austria. There have also been 22 additional deaths linked to Covid-19. The number of hospitals and intensive care patients has decreased somewhat. In Austria, 22 additional deaths related to Covid-19 have been reported within 24 hours. The number of Corona deaths since the pandemic thus exceeded the threshold of 15,000. In terms of new infections, 28,463 cases have been recorded since Saturday. This figure is below the previous seven-day average of 29,747. The seven-day incidence was 2,331.1 cases…

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Corona rules in churches: no minimum distance must be maintained during masses and other liturgical services

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Bishops’ Conference’s new framework rules effective March 5 – Minimum distance and 3G rule for liturgical services dropped – Mask during celebration recommended, but no longer mandatory. In the wake of far-reaching relaxations in state Corona regulations, the Austrian Bishops’ Conference on Friday adapted its rules for public worship services to the easements. Thus, as of Saturday, March 5, it is valid throughout Austria in the Catholic Church that no minimum distance must be maintained during services. The 3G rule for liturgical services will also be dropped again. The previously…

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The number of refugees may rise to 1.5 million today

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The number of Ukrainian refugees could rise to 1.5 million by the end of the weekend, according to estimates by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Currently, there are 1.3 million, UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi told Reuters news agency yesterday. The number of people fleeing the Russian war of aggression from Ukraine remains manageable in Austria for the time being. As the Interior Ministry announced in response to an APA inquiry, around 4,000 people arrive here from the region every day. Very few want to stay in the country—80…

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Study: mask-wearing massively reduces corona infection risk

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A new risk assessment model developed by researchers shows: Wearing oral-nasal protection or FFP2 mask massively reduces the risk of infection from respiratory illnesses like Covid-19. Infection risk reduced by 83 This is the result of a study by an international team of researchers with Austrian participation, who developed a new theoretical model to estimate the risk of virus spread. As they report in the Royal Society journal Interface, face masks provide excellent protection. Risk of infection with different types of exhalation and environmental conditions Current recommendations and knowledge about…

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German health minister warns of “summer wave”

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German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) warned of a summer surge in coronavirus numbers and called to maintain wide-ranging protection beyond March 20. “We must expect a summer wave,” Lauterbach told Funke newspapers (Saturday editions). Both the delta and omicron variants are so infectious, he said, that even in good weather, many contacts and declining vaccination protection could again lead to rising infection numbers. The Minister demanded that the Infection Protection Act be geared to this. Yesterday, relaxations of the CoV measures had come into force throughout Germany, affecting restaurants,…

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Government-wide Crisis Coordination Organization (GECKO) : High protection against “Long Covid” through vaccination

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CoV vaccination not only protects against a severe course of Covid-19, but there is growing evidence that it also protects against “long covid,” according to an executive report released today by the Government-wide Crisis Coordination Organization (GECKO). Those vaccinated twice were only about half as likely to get “long covid” as those who were not vaccinated, regardless of the vaccine—those who develop post-covid symptoms despite vaccination report more rapid recovery. “According to experts, the Covid 19 vaccination currently represents the most important preventive measure about Long Covid – both in…

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