8,186 new infections in Austria on Tuesday

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From Monday to Tuesday, there were 8,186 new infections in Austria. Today’s new infections are below the average of 11,438 over the past seven days. In addition, the number of active cases drops to 139,594. There are also 67 new deaths related to Covid 19 infection to report. Thus, the pandemic has claimed 12,492 lives in Austria so far. In the past 24 hours, 394,234 new PCR tests have been performed. This results in a positive rate of 2.08 percent. There is still no relief in the hospitals. In intensive…

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Expert reveals: vaccinated people have “good basic protection” against Omicron

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Austrian Virologist Norbert Nowotny assumes that vaccinated people have “very good basic protection” against Omicron.The virologist Norbert Nowotny expects the first laboratory data to show how well the Omicron variant, which has mutated in many places, can escape an immune defense built up by vaccination or disease in the next few days. In an interview with the APA, however, he assumes that vaccinated people have a “very good basic protection” and sees no reason in the new variant with its many question marks not to go for vaccination. The coronavirus…

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Attention fake stores: Consumer advocates warn against buying medicines

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Beware of counterfeit goods and potential health hazards: Consumer advocates issue an urgent warning against buying medicines online.Online pharmacies are boomingIn doing so, one not only runs considerable health risks, but may even be liable to prosecution, the European Consumer Centre (ECC) said on Monday. This has together with the Federal Office for Safety in Health Care (BASG), the Austrian Chamber of Pharmacists and the customs authority now important information on the subject of online drug purchases together. Pharmacies and medicines: what is allowed in AustriaIn Austria, only pharmacies based…

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Omicron: How effective are vaccines to date?

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The new virus variant Omicron caused a great stir worldwide. The WHO has classified it as “worrying”, it is feared that Omicron is more contagious than Delta. However, it is still unclear which course of the disease it favors and whether the already known vaccines are effective. The fear is that the mutation could have the potential to circumvent the protection of the vaccines currently in use. All major vaccine manufacturers said they immediately began investigating the variant and adapting their vaccines if necessary. Effectiveness of the vaccines against Omicron“At…

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Omicron: The new variant of coronavirus that scientists call ‘terrifying’

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A new variant with surprising mutationsB.1.1.529 is a new covid variant discovered in South Africa in mid-November that could be a turning point in the pandemic. Scientists, governments and markets fear that the high number of mutations in this variant could undo all the progress made so far and spread the pandemic.Scientists are deeply concerned. Dr. Tom Peacock, a virologist at Imperial College London, was quoted by the Guardian as saying that the peak protein profile of this new variant, with 32 mutations, is “terrible.” “A major threat”South African authorities…

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7200 Euro fine for double vaccination violation considered

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Vienna – In the matter of compulsory vaccination, hectic preparations are going on behind the scenes. According to STANDARD.AT, a possible fine would go up to 3600 euro – whereby these can be imposed according to present planning status also twice, thus maximum penalty height doubles to 7200 euro. No draft yetFixed is at present admittedly still nothing. A finished bill is to be submitted only at the beginning of December. The Ministry of Health announced on Monday afternoon that the law will be discussed by experts on December 6.…

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Philippines launches major vaccination campaign

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Various countries increase vaccination tempo because of OmicronSeveral governments around the world are increasing the pace of their vaccinations because of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Greece, for example, is currently vaccinating as much as it last did last March, said Giorgos Georgantas, deputy minister for digital governance, over the weekend. Currently, the daily average is 90,000 people, 60,000 to 70,000 of whom have already received booster vaccinations. Further action is therefore not needed, he said. The Philippines is also launching a major vaccination campaign to contain the…

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Trend reversal: 8,526 new Corona cases

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The numbers are dropping – and clearly so. After the new all-time high of nearly 15,809 new infections on November 19, 8,526 new infections were reported in Austria on Monday. A week ago Monday, there had been 13,806 cases. This also brings the 7-day average down further, to 11,627 cases. The seven-day incidence – the number of cases within a week among 100,000 residents – is currently 914.39 – well below the peak of 1,094 again. There have also been 37 new deaths associated with Corona infection in the past…

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Coronavirus worldwide: couple arrested in Netherlands after quarantine escape, South African president criticizes travel restrictions

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More than 261 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 5.1 million infected people have died. About 7.6 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide. The latest developmentsDutch police have arrested a couple after they escaped from a quarantine hotel. The two were caught Sunday (Nov. 29)on a plane that was scheduled to take off for Spain, authorities said. The couple had escaped from a hotel where travelers from South Africa who tested positive for Corona were staying. Some of the…

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