Annual vaccination possible, omicron vaccine to arrive in March

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According to Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, annual vaccination against coronavirus may be needed, and more often for high-risk patients. The adapted Omicron vaccine should be available in March. EMA to make decision on anti-corona pillAccording to Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, annual vaccinations against coronavirus may become necessary. High-risk patients may need even more frequent boosters, he said at a J.P. Morgan health care conference Monday. Bourla reiterated the announcement that a special vaccine from BioNTech’s partner against Omikron would be ready in March. He told CNBC a few hours before…

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COVID 19: International overview

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Corona-infected people in England can now end their isolation after just five full days. The new rule has been in effect since the beginning of this week. It provides that after two negative antigen self-tests on day five and day six, isolation can be ended early as long as there is no fever. With the new regulation, the government wants to combat the massive shortage of personnel in the health sector and other industries. In Slovenia, changed entry regulations apply from today, Monday. Accordingly, domestic quarantine, if prescribed upon entry,…

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Another peak in 7-day incidence in Germany

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The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has again reported an increase in 7-day incidence in Germany, setting a new record. The RKI reported the value of new coronavirus infections per 100,000 inhabitants per week at 553.2 this morning. For comparison, the previous day the value was 528.2, a week ago 387.9 (previous month: 306.4). Health offices in Germany reported 74,405 new infections to the RKI within one day. This is according to figures reflecting the status of the RKI dashboard as of 5:06 am. A week ago, there were 45,690 infections.…

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Israeli study: Fourth vaccination against Omicron not sufficient

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A fourth Corona vaccination does not adequately protect against the Omicron variant, according to an Israeli study. Infections are observed even in quadruple vaccinated people, Professor Gili Regev of Shiba Hospital near Tel Aviv said Monday. Two weeks after a fourth dose of the preparation from Biontech Pfizer, a “nice increase” in antibodies was observed. Their number was even slightly higher than after the third vaccination, he said. Dilemma whether for all fourth dose.“But for Omicron, this nice value is not enough.” Regev emphasized that these are interim results of…

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15,717 new infections in Austria

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Two new deaths have been reported in association with Covid 19 infection. From Sunday to Monday, 15,717 new infections were reported in Austria. To date, there have been 1,459,306 positive test results in Austria. As of today, 13,922 people across Austria have died as a result of Corona virus and 1,304,003 have recovered. 212 in intensive careCurrently, 934 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the Corona virus. Of these, 212 are being cared for in intensive care units. The new infections in federal statesBurgenland: 237Carinthia: 611Lower Austria: 2,385Upper Austria:…

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Coronavirus worldwide: British government no longer wants to require infected people to be isolated, French parliament approves restrictions on unvaccinated people

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More than 323 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 5.5 million infected people have died. About 9.6 billion vaccine doses have been administered so far.Even when vaccinated people contract coronavirus, hospitalization numbers show vaccination protects well against severe symptoms and severe courses.Even when vaccinated people contract coronavirus, hospitalization rates show that vaccination provides good protection against severe symptoms and courses. Great Britain According to media reports, the British government plans to lift the legal requirement for self-isolation in case of…

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First title for David Alaba with Real Madrid in Spanish Supercup

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Real Madrid won the Spanish Football Supercup for the twelfth time in the club’s history. Austrian Football star David Alaba and Co. retained the upper hand against Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in the final of the final tournament held in Riyadh on Sunday evening. In doing so, the “royals” dethroned the defending champions and also gained late revenge for their semi-final defeat in January 2021. For Real, it is their second title win in their most recent three editions of the competition. Luka Modric put the LaLiga leaders on the winning…

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Compulsory vaccination in Austria -automated penalty is possible!

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Compulsory vaccination will come into force from the beginning of February for everyone aged 18 and over. Unvaccinated also face automated penalties. On Sunday, the federal government presented the draft law on compulsory vaccination against the corona virus. Compulsory vaccination for everyone 18 years and older is to take effect in February. There are exceptions for pregnant women or for medical reasons. The bill will be discussed today, Monday, in the Health Committee of Parliament in the National Council. In the afternoon, at 2 p.m., the committee will then start…

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RKI reports 34,145 new infections in Germany, incidence at 528.2

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Germany’s Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has again reported an increase in seven-day incidence nationwide, setting a new record. The RKI gave the value of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants and week on Monday morning as 528.2. For comparison, the previous day the value had been 515.7, and a week ago 375.7 (previous month: 413.7). Health offices in Germany reported 34,145 new Corona infections to the RKI within one day. A week ago, there were 25,255 infections. Across Germany, 30 deaths were recorded within 24 hours, according to the new data.…

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