The United Kingdom has become the first country in the world to approve a pill developed by U.S. companies Merck (MSD in Europe) and Ridgeback Therapeutics for use as a treatment for Covid-19. The British Medicines and Healthcare products Agency (MHRA) made the announcement. Taking after testThe pill, called molnupiravir, is to be taken as soon as possible after a positive coronavirus test, but no later than five days after symptoms appear. According to initial test results, the drug is intended to weaken the effect of the virus in the…
Read MoreCOVID restrictions in Austria’s capital city
Vienna had to take a lot of criticism for stricter protective measures – and had been proven right. Because since Thursday at the latest it is clear: With 8593 new infections in the daily comparison, the pandemic is heading for a new peak. The previous record figures from the previous year are likely to be exceeded in the next few days. The utilization of hospitals and intensive care units is also rising steadily. Vienna tighteningCompared to the rest of Austria, Vienna has the strictest rules and the lowest infection figures.…
Read MoreBeware of subscription traps: these 151 Android apps should be deleted immediately
The fraudulent Android apps were disguised as camera filters, QR code readers and keyboard apps. Google has removed more 151 apps from the Play Store in the past few days. The reason: all the removed Android apps were part of a wide-scale scam. The 151 apps were downloaded a total of more than 10.5 million times in 80 different countries. The fake apps were disguised as keyboard apps, QR code readers, video and photo editing programs, camera filters or games. The full list of affected apps can be found here,…
Read MoreHighest number of new cases within 24 hours: Almost 8,600 new infections in Austria
Yesterday, this year’s highest number of new cases within 24 hours was reached with just over 6,500 new infections. From Wednesday to Thursday, yesterday’s high was again clearly exceeded with 8,594 new Corona infections registered. (Note: An initial report stated 8,183 new infections. A correction has now been made to the positive test results, bringing the number of new infections to 8,594). This is well above the average of 6,037 reported over the past seven days. By comparison, 4,248 new infections were reported a week ago. The last time there…
Read MoreNew peak in new infections in Germany
The number of daily reported new Corona infections in Germany has exceeded the peak of the third infection wave in spring. Within one day, 33,949 new infections have been reported to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). The record had been recorded on April 22 with 29,518 new infections. A week ago, the value was 28,037 infections, the seven-day incidence rose to 154.5 (Wednesday: 146.6, previous week: 130.2). It initially remained open to what extent Monday’s All Saints’ Day holiday in five states played a role in the numbers. Within 24…
Read MoreWhatsApp and Instagram get new name extension
Facebook has renamed itself Meta, as previously reported. This means that the group’s other services will also get a new name addition. WhatsApp from Facebook will now become WhatsApp from Meta. Instagram from Facebook will now also become Instagram from Meta. As PCWelt.de reports, the Meta Group has already begun rebranding the apps. Beta users already see the Meta logo on their screens and the footer “from Facebook” has been replaced with “from Meta,” according to information from WABeta.Info. The changes were first noticed on WhatsApp beta version 2.21.220.21, but…
Read MoreExperts expect further unfavorable COVID 19 development
The experts of the Covid forecast consortium commissioned by the Ministry of Health continue not to expect an easing of the infection situation. In the latest forecast published Wednesday (calculation date Nov. 2), the consortium pointed out that the effective reproduction number has been above one for four weeks. The consortium “continues to anticipate a significant increase” in seven-day incidence. Thus, for the last forecast day on Nov. 10, a seven-day incidence of 540 to 740 cases per 100,000 population is expected, with a seven-day incidence of 620 as the…
Read MoreAustrian Vignette 2022: New color, higher price
The freeway toll sticker for Austria will become more expensive in 2022: the annual toll sticker for cars will cost 93.80 euros next year, and that for motorcycles 37.20 euros. In terms of color, it will shine in the shade “apricot” in 2022. AUSTRIA. The reason for the price increase: the 2022 vignette prices will be adjusted by 1.4 percent to the consumer price index. The annual vignette for passenger cars will cost 93.80 euros (adhesive and digital vignette), compared with 92.50 euros in 2021. That for motorcycles costs for…
Read MoreThese Corona rules apply at Vienna’s Christmas markets
In 2021, there are finally Christmas markets in Vienna again. Here you can find the applicable Corona rules at a glance. The anticipation is already a bit high. After a corona-related forced break last year, Vienna’s Christmas markets will finally go back into operation in 2021. This year, you can once again enjoy punch, mulled wine, baked potatoes and the like with your loved ones in a cozy, open-air Christmas atmosphere. Which Corona rules apply to the Christmas markets?Some open-air events have also fallen victim to the pandemic this year;…
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