Italy introduces quarantine because of delta variant

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The British government has postponed the relaxation of anti-Corona measures by a month because of the Delta variant. Due to the increasing spread of the Delta variant, Italy is introducing a five-day quarantine requirement for travelers from the United Kingdom. Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza reported this on Facebook Friday. In addition, travelers arriving from the United Kingdom will have to undergo a test. Even after the quarantine ends, a negative test must be presented. For travelers from EU countries, including Austria, the previously required corona quarantine after arrival in…

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136 new corona infections in Austria: 101,408 vaccinations were administered on Friday

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The 136 new infections reported on Saturday are below the average of 151 over the past seven days.The seven-day incidence dropped to 11.9 cases per 100,000 population, the health and interior ministries said. Currently, there are still 2,880 active cases in Austria, down 208 from Friday. Recovered since the outbreak of the epidemic are 635,886 people, within the past 24 hours 342 are considered recovered. Two deaths have occurred since Friday, with a seven-day average of 3.3 daily. In total, the pandemic has claimed 10,679 lives. Per 100,000 population, 120…

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Factors that can affect corona vaccination

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A U.S. study shows how the mental state of those vaccinated affects the effectiveness of the vaccination. Almost 50% of Austrians have been vaccinated once so far, and nearly 32 percent have been fully vaccinated against Corona. But not everyone reacts the same way to the vaccination. A study from the U.S. has shown that several factors can influence the effectiveness of a vaccination. Although the approved Corona vaccines are extremely effective, they do not work equally effectively for everyone. Age and chronic disease can play a role, but these…

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Delta is a superspreader variant

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B.1.617.2 transmits even more easily and quickly than B.1.1.7. Because it is so contagious, one expert calls it a superspreader variant. This is probably due to a combination of mutations. A study shows under which circumstances there is a particularly high risk of infection. 40 to 60 percent more contagiousIn the United Kingdom, the delta variant already accounts for more than 90 percent of new infections. According to a study by the British health authority, it could be 60 percent more infectious than the alpha variant B.1.1.7, which is currently…

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For the first time since September: Incidence in Germany is back to single digits

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Germany: After nine months and six days, the nationwide seven-day incidence reaches a value below ten again for the first time. However, the RKI does not yet want to give the all-clear. Still too few humans would have a complete inoculation protection. The nationwide seven-day incidence of Corona cases is back in the single digits for the first time in a good nine months. The Robert Koch Institute gave the value of Corona new infections per 100,000 inhabitants with reference to data of the health offices with 9.3. The last…

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No testing requirement for entry into Spain

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Austria is removed from Spain’s list of high-risk areas. As a result, a Corona test will no longer be required for entry as of Monday, June 21. Spain removes Austria from its list of risk areas. As of Monday, Austrians will therefore no longer have to present a negative Corona test when entering the country, even if they have not been vaccinated. In addition to Austria, numerous other EU countries and regions will also be removed from Spain’s list of risk areas because of the low infection figures, as the…

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Which vaccination really protects against the delta mutant

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British scientists now found which people are better protected from the dangerous Delta variant. The study gives hope. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the variant, which was first detected in India, as “of concern” because it is more contagious than the original form of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Experts estimate that Delta could also play a crucial role in Austria by the fall. “It is to be expected that the highly contagious Delta variant will spread even faster than the previous variants,” warns Frank Ulrich Montgomery, president of the…

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WHO deeply concerned about lambda spread

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A corona variant previously found mainly in Latin America is now under special observation by the World Health Organization (WHO). Due to its mutations, the virus version with the name Lambda could possibly be more contagious or be more poorly fought by the human immune system, reported the Geneva UN authority. However, reliable studies and firm findings on this are not yet available, it said. The variant was first identified in Peru in August 2020. In that country, 81 percent of all Corona cases analyzed since April have been assigned…

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Experts warn against delta variant of coronavirus

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With July 1, further relaxation steps are also planned in Austria. From then on, nightclubs will be allowed to open again. In addition, the mask requirement will be partially dropped. Experts see the steps as justifiable, but at the same time warn against the spread of the delta variant, which could pose a risk in the summer. Delta variant: traffic light commission warns of risk in AustriaWith the planned relaxation steps announced by the Austrian government on Wednesday, summer is finally returning to a little more normality. But experts still…

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