New symptom emerged in omicron infected patients

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British researchers have tracked down a new symptom that has emerged in connection with infections with the Omicron variant. This sign might be particularly noticeable over the Christmas holidays: If one has eaten less than usual of the Christmas dinner, she may have already contracted the pathogen. Not much is known yet about the new Omicron variant, but scientists now seem to have uncovered another mystery. That’s because the mutation makes itself known through a symptom that had not been noticed in previous variants. Many patients with an Omicron infection…

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HIGH RISK OF INFECTION: Raclette or fondue can make you sick

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They are probably the most popular dishes at Christmas or on New Year’s Eve: raclette or fondue. And in Austria, too, the dishes, which actually originate from Switzerland, are often served. But now the German Robert Koch Institute warns: The risk of infection during the fun table cooking is not to be underestimated … According to a recent survey, raclette is on the Christmas table for just under one-fifth of Austrians. But now Germany’s health watchdogs are warning against the communal festive feast. But anyone who now thinks of the…

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Prevent hangovers: get through the holidays hangover-free with these tricks!

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We know that the best way to prevent a hangover is not to start drinking in the first place. But even if you have had one glass too many, it doesn’t have to mean a thick head: With our tips you are well prepared before, during and after the New Year’s Party. planning is everything – Make sure you know how you’re going to get to and from the party beforehand. With a definite end in sight, it’s easier to control yourself – half an hour before you head home,…

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Corona record in France: over 100,000 cases in one day

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France has recorded a record high of more than 100,000 Corona infections in one day. According to official data released Saturday evening, 104,611 new cases were reported within 24 hours. The seven-day incidence nationwide was last reported at nearly 647 new infections per 100,000 population within a week. In view of the drastically rising numbers, France’s government wants to change the access rules for restaurants and cultural establishments, for example. Currently, 3G is in force there and in numerous other places. In the future, a negative test alone will no…

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Number of new infections in USA higher than in Delta wave

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The Omicron variant continues to gain ground in the U.S.: The average number of new infections reported per day over the past week now exceeds the peak of the violent Delta wave in the summer. While this figure was around 160,000 at the beginning of September, an average of 175,000 new infections per day was recently reported. In the USA, the omicron variant is dominant. In many places, records are being broken with regard to the number of new infections reported daily. Numerous flights were cancelled over Christmas because airlines…

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Pope stresses importance of dialogue

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Pope Francis addressed numerous international conflicts in his traditional message on Christmas Day before the solemn blessing “Urbi et orbi” (“To the city and the world”). Many people are affected by sometimes forgotten political crises, the pandemic and natural disasters, the head of the Church said. He stressed the importance of dialogue. The capacity for social relationships is being severely tested – there is a growing tendency to close oneself off, to want to do everything alone, the pope said. “People refrain from going out, meeting each other and doing…

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Winter vacations: These Corona rules apply in other countries

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The omicron wave is rolling: some countries have already reacted with strict measures such as the closure of stores and leisure facilities. Travel is also becoming much more difficult. However, countries are affected differently by the Corona pandemic – and the rules in the fight against Covid-19 are also very different: Germany: after being removed from the list of high-risk countries, entry from Austria is now possible upon presentation of 3G proof – vaccinated, recovered, tested. The proof requirement applies from the age of six. Switzerland: everyone – including vaccinated…

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Google year in review 2021: Corona dominated search queries

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The Google Austria Year in Review 2021 shows what Austrians typed into the Google search engine particularly often this year. According to the report, users were particularly interested in the European soccer championship – “EM” displaced “Corona” in second place among the top search terms. “Corona continued to dominate search queries this year like no other topic,” said Wolfgang Fasching-Kapfenberger, press spokesman for Google Austria. Corona, lockdown, everything gurgles and Corona numbers occupied the AustriansGoogle provides in its evaluation with the “trending searches” the search terms that have risen the…

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More than 277 million corona infections already worldwide

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More than 277.09 million people worldwide have been confirmed to have contracted coronavirus by the end of December That’s according to a Reuters count based on official data. More than 5.67 million people have died with or from the virus since it was first detected in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. U.S. has highest coronavirus infection numbersThe United States has the highest infection numbers, followed by India, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Russia. The USA also has the highest number of deaths. Brazil, Russia, India and Mexico are next in…

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