Corona: 2,523 new infections in Austria

admin

The number of new infections in Austria increased slightly. From Tuesday to Wednesday, 2,523 new cases were registered. This is above the average of the past seven days of 2,329. So far, there have been 600,089 positive test results in Austria. As of today (April 21, 2021, 9:30 a.m.), 9,997 people across Austria have died as a result of Corona virus – there have been 38 new deaths within the last 24 hours. Current figures in the federal statesBurgenland: 68Carinthia: 147Lower Austria: 351Upper Austria: 487Salzburg: 195Styria: 384Tyrol: 264Vorarlberg: 106Vienna: 521…

Read More

Austria won’t use Sputnik until it receives EMA approval

admin

In Austria, “Sputnik V” will only be vaccinated after EMA approval; emergency approval, as in Hungary, is ruled out, according to the government. However, the government agrees on a purchase. The government agrees to purchase one million doses of the Russian vaccine Sputnik. This was announced by Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) on Monday. However, the vaccine is unlikely to be used until it is approved by the European Medicines Agency. Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) hinted at this on Monday after his inauguration. The Chancellor’s Office also stressed that the…

Read More

RKI registers 24,884 new infections in Germany

admin

Health departments in Germany have reported 24,884 new corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. This is according to figures released by the RKI on Wednesday morning, which reflect the status of the RKI dashboard as of 05:10. The number of new infections reported may include follow-up reports from North Rhine-Westphalia from the previous day. A larger number of reports from the NRW health offices had previously not been transmitted in full on Monday evening and Tuesday due to technical difficulties. According to RKI data, 331…

Read More

Miniter Boris Johnson warns of third wave in the UK

admin

Despite low case numbers, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fears a third wave of coronavirus infections in his country this year. That is the firm view of most scientists, he said at a press conference yesterday. No different course on opening stepsAt the moment, however, there is nothing to indicate that the roadmap for easing measures cannot continue as planned, Johnson said. All contact restrictions are to be gradually lifted in England by June 21. To better contain future outbreaks, the use of different medications will also be tested on…

Read More

Corona: How dangerous is the Indian mutation?

admin

Currently, the Corona numbers in India are exploding. One reason is the new virus variant. B.1.617. Scientists from Great Britain are now investigating how dangerous and contagious the mutant is. This variant contains several mutations, including E484Q and L452R, according to media reports. The British variant looks similar. “Indian double mutation”The second variation, L452R, facilitates the transmission of the virus, as is already known from the California variant. Because the two mutations are combined in one variant, this case is also referred to as the “Indian double mutant”. However, the…

Read More

EMA: Johnson & Johnson can be used without restrictions

admin

The Corona vaccine from U.S. manufacturer Johnson & Johnson can be used in the EU without restriction, according to a review by the EU Medicines Agency (EMA). The active ingredient could trigger blood clots in very rare cases, the EMA announced Tuesday in Amsterdam. Similar to AstraZenecaExperts on the EMA’s safety committee reviewed these cases in an accelerated procedure. However, the agency had stressed that the U.S. manufacturer’s vaccines can be used without restriction. Cerebral vein thrombosis also occurs in very rare cases with the vaccine from Swedish-British manufacturer AstraZeneca.…

Read More

Spring is on its way – Temperatures rise towards the middle of the week.

admin

Tuesday: Today in Austria, initially compact clouds will persist, bringing some rain. From noon on, clouds will alternate with sunny spells, and more rain showers. The snow line will rise from 900 to 1200 meters above sea level in the course of the day to 1200 to 1600 meters above sea level. The wind will be weak to moderate from west to north. In the morning temperatures will range from minus 1 to plus 8 degrees, in the afternoon from 10 to 17 degrees. On Wednesday early temperatures will range…

Read More

Health Ministry registers 9,609 new infections in Germany

admin

Health departments in Germany have reported 9,609 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 297 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours. This is according to figures released by the RKI on Tuesday morning, which reflect the status of the RKI dashboard as of 05:09. Subsequent changes or additions by the RKI are possible. A week ago Tuesday, the RKI had reported 10,810 new Corona infections within one day. In addition, 294 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours. According to the RKI,…

Read More

Over 4,500 infected persons discovered in gargle tests

admin

Exactly 4,534 samples have tested positive for coronavirus in “Alle gurgelt” project of the city government of Vienna as of Sunday. That’s 0.54 percent of the total of more than 833,000 samples received. The positive rate is thus lower than in the Vienna test streets, where it is currently 1.2 percent. However, many symptomatic persons and contacts of infected persons are also tested here. For the rapid tests in the test streets only, the positive rate in Vienna is 0.7 percent, according to the city. Laboratory could evaluate six times…

Read More