Do I have a cold, flu or covid-19?

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Although the symptoms are similar, there are also differences: Here’s a little help if you do fall ill. In Austria, there are currently only isolated infections with influenza viruses. However, apart from Corona now, more people are affected by respiratory infections than in previous years at this time of year. Experts are already seeing signs that a severe wave of influenza could be imminent, especially for the elderly. Austrian microbiologist Peter Palese and flu researcher advises in the NY Times, “Pay attention to what infectious diseases are rampant in your…

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Starting today: 3G rule in workplace will be implemented

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From November 1, the 3G rule will apply in the workplace, which will then become a 2.5G rule from November 15. All those who cannot rule out physical contact with others at the workplace must carry proof of vaccination, recovery or testing. However, there is a 14-day transition period: up to and including November 14, all those who do not carry 3G proof with them at the workplace can instead wear an FFP2 mask at all times. From November 15, however, the test certificate will be mandatory. And from that…

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Austria’s Health Minister Mückstein advises caution at All Saints’ Day gatherings

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Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) has advised caution at meetings and gatherings around All Saints’ Day today. “Due to the increasing numbers of Corona infections, I call on you to be especially mindful and to protect yourself as best as possible against infection,” the medical expert noted in a statement. “Wear, especially where many people come together, a FFP2 mask, keep your distance and make sure that even at private parties all those present are tested as best as possible, vaccinated and / or recovered. This will not only protect…

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Almost 5,700 new corona infections in Austria

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This is well above the average of the past seven days of 4,625, on Sunday of the previous week there were 3,624 new cases. As on the previous day, most positive tests were added in Upper Austria, where there were 1,560, followed by Lower Austria with 1,184 and Styria with 717. Vienna recorded 560 cases, Salzburg 465, Carinthia 414, Tyrol 380, Vorarlberg 297 and Burgenland 107. The seven-day incidence (number of new infections within seven days) rose sharply this week and now stands at 362.4 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The…

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64 percent of Austrians vaccinated

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72 percent of the vaccine-eligible population aged 12 and older and 64 percent of the total population have received vaccination protection in Austria. This was announced by Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) in a press release. One must work now further toward 75 and 80 per cent. 13,000 people in Austria got a first dose of the Covid vaccination on Friday, according to Mückstein. “The reports show us that in many places people have lined up to take advantage of the low-threshold and free vaccination offer,” the politician says. He…

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China reports highest number of new infections in six weeks

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Authorities in China have registered more new cases of infection in one day than at any time in more than six weeks. Fifty-nine new locally transmitted infections were reported, up from 48 the previous day. Including cases brought in from abroad, the total is 78 new infections within 24 hours. Most cases occurred in the north, including Heilongjiang, Inner Mongolia and Beijing. Compared to other countries, the numbers in China are low, but the government usually quickly resorts to drastic measures, as it has already done in the capital and…

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British study shows: Vaccinated people can be so infectious

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A Corona vaccination should not only protect against infection, for a long time experts hoped that vaccinated people would also pass on the virus less. A study now shows that despite full vaccination protection, people with breakthrough infections have a peak viral load similar to that of unvaccinated people and can effectively transmit the virus – even to fully vaccinated contacts. This is reported by Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland and refers to a study from Great Britain, which was published in the journal “The Lancet Infectious Diseases”. In it, 602 contact persons…

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Third vaccination after Johnson&Johnson: Is it necessary to refresh now?

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Booster vaccination would be considered for people 18 and older, the EMA said in early October. Nevertheless, there is still uncertainty: Should people who are not in the risk groups also get vaccinated a third time? Dr. Eva Höltl, occupational physician and spokesperson for the “Austria vaccinates” initiative said that a second vaccine is necessary. The Johnson&Johnson vaccine is actually a so-called “one-time vaccine” and should only provide the highest possible protection through one injection. A second vaccination, as with other vaccines, was initially not required. That has since been…

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Daylight saving time comes to an end again

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Daylight saving time ends today, Sunday. On October 31, the hands in Europe will be turned back at 3:00 to 2:00 and thus to standard time. Otherwise always good for discussions, the excitement was kept within limits this year – mankind continues to deal with more pressing issues, the pandemic and climate protection. That’s why it remains completely unclear what will happen next with the time change in the EU. Indeed, the ball is still in the court of the EU Council of Ministers, which last discussed the abolition of…

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