Third vaccine for all adults

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The vaccination panel has updated its recommendations: Booster is available for everyone 18 and older – four months after last dose. Decision on childhood vaccinations in the EU today. The National Immunization Panel NIG now officially makes boosters available to everyone 18 and older, including those who have recovered – four months after the last dose.Here is an overview: ▶ The general recommendation now: “The 3rd vaccination can be given starting at 4 months and should be given starting 6 months after the 2nd vaccination.” ▶ In any case, the…

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Coronavirus worldwide: Netherlands makes 1.5 meter rule mandatory again

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More than 258 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 5.1 million infected people have died. More than 7.5 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide. In Israel, children as young as five have been vaccinated since Nov. 23.In Israel, children as young as five have also been vaccinated since November 23. Faced with record levels of new infections and patient numbers, the Netherlands has made a minimum distance of 1.5 meters mandatory again. Violators face a 95-euro fine, the Justice…

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69.9 percent of Austrians are vaccinated against Corona

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In Austria, 69.9 percent of the population (6.2 million Austrians) have been vaccinated against corona virus at least once.Against the backdrop of a sharp rise in Corona infection rates and intensifications, particularly for the unvaccinated, the number of first-time vaccinations rose sharply in late October/early November. Number of first-time vaccinations increased in NovemberWhile only 66 percent of people in Austria had been vaccinated against the coronavirus at least once at the end of October, this figure has now risen to 69.9 percent three weeks later. Naturally, the proportion of residents…

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WHO warns Europe of dramatic winter

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Hundreds of thousands more people in Europe could die in connection with Covid 19 disease by spring 2022, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO expects extreme strains on hospitals in large parts of Europe. The organization also stressed Tuesday that in addition to vaccination, hygiene and spacing rules must remain part of everyday life in the long term. Intensive care units in 49 of 53 countries in the region are expected to face a high or extreme burden between Tuesday and March 1 next year, WHO Europe…

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Booster vaccination: protection lasts longer than first two doses

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Booster vaccination raises antibody levels significantly more than first and second vaccinations, U.S. researchers report. After booster doses with an mRNA vaccine, protection against severe covid 19 disease lasts longer than after the first two vaccinations. That’s according to a new, small study published on medRxiv but not yet peer-reviewed. Antibody levels increased 25-foldAntibody levels were measured before and after booster vaccination in 33 healthy middle-aged adults who had received their second dose an average of nine months earlier. Before the boosters, their antibody levels had decreased about tenfold compared…

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Vacation in austria during the lockdown period – is it possible?

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A vacation in an Austrian hotel is currently not allowed. Travel abroad is still possible, including skiing. The most important points. A vacation in a hotel or apartment in Austria is not allowed. There is a ban on entering lodging establishments (including campsites), but spa guests or business travelers, for example, are exempted from this ban. Airbnb is also not allowed, according to the responsible ministry. Already in a hotelThose who have already started their vacation and are currently staying in a hotel, guesthouse or other lodging establishment are exempt…

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Europe is once again the epicentre of pandemic: an overview of the regulations

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The Covid 19 pandemic is making a strong comeback on the European continent, forcing some countries to reintroduce stricter health measures. Here’s an overview of the regulations in place in different European countries. Austria: Lockdown for the unvaccinatedTough crackdown: Faced with a surge in new corona cases, the Austrian government imposes a lockdown on unvaccinated people, allowing them to leave their homes only for shopping or medical care. In addition, vaccination has become mandatory for caregivers. Netherlands: return of partial lockdownFaced with a significant recovery from the pandemic, the Netherlands…

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Over 257 million corona infections reported worldwide

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Around 257.57 million people worldwide have been confirmed to have contracted the coronavirus so far. This is according to a Reuters survey based on official data. More than 5.41 million people died with or from the virus, which was first detected in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The United States has the highest number of infections and deaths. India and Brazil follow in terms of infections. Globally, the average daily number of new cases has fallen 36 percent in the past three months, the Reuters analysis said. According to the…

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9,513 new infections in Austria on the second day of the lockdown in Austria

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149,452 active cases. 72 new deaths linked to Covid-19 infection. On the second day of the lockdown, the numbers relax, at least briefly. From Monday to Tuesday, there were 9,513 new infections in Austria. For the first time since November 9, there are thus again below 10,000 new infections per day. Today’s new infections are thus also below the average of the past seven days of 14,004. In addition, the number of active cases drops to 149,452. On the other hand, there is no relief in the hospitals. In intensive…

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