Federal government issues travel warning for Tyrol

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Non-essential travel to Tyrol is advised not to do so. People who have been in Tyrol in the last two weeks should be tested. The federal government is tightening its rules in connection with the South African variant of the coronavirus that is rampant in Tyrol. On Monday, the federal government issued a de facto travel warning for the state. Non-essential travel to Tyrol should be refrained from, it said in a statement. In addition, the federal government urged all those who have been in Tyrol in the past two…

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Free COVID 19 tests in Austria’s pharmacies fully booked

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Over 500 pharmacies in Austria are offering free rapid antigen tests as of today, 79 of them in Vienna. Registration is required. The website of the Chamber of Pharmacists was temporarily overloaded. A pharmacist in Vienna-Donaustadt reported, “Our appointments are booked up to three weeks.” “It’s pretty much going around,” confirmed a spokesperson for the Chamber of Pharmacists. He said the chamber is registering “extreme demand.” The pilot project, which started at the same time as steps to relax the coronavirus measures, is being gradually expanded. So far, about one…

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Rapid tests detect 31 infections in schools in Vienna

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As of today, Monday, some of the students are allowed back to school classes. The first school day since Christmas began for all of them with the rapid test, which can be done in a few minutes. After all, reports the Vienna Education Directorate, there were 31 students for whom the rapid test showed a positive result: 13 of them in elementary schools, three in middle schools, seven in AHS and two in BMHS, plus one positive result each in a special school and with a special education teacher. Actually,…

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New corona mutation E484K likely to reduce vaccine efficacy

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A new corona mutation is harder for the immune system to catch, but it weakens disease progression. However, new vaccine variants may be needed. The E484K mutation, which has now also emerged in the United Kingdom, strengthens the coronavirus against defense mechanisms in the body, according to virologist Alexander Kekule. “The virus escapes the immune system more easily,” the Halle-Wittenberg University professor said Wednesday. Like other mutations, the mutation affects the so-called spike protein, which gives the coronavirus its crown-like shape. E484K: Antibodies less effectiveAntibodies, however, are significantly less effective…

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Good to know: shopping in Austria during the light lockdown

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Starting today, 8 February, almost all business establishments in Austria will open their portals (except restaurant, hotels and indoor sports). Each customer should have 20 square meters of space in stores. For six weeks, 22,500 stores nationwide remained down. Today, all of them – with strict Corona rules – are allowed to open up again: Mask. Every customer must wear FFP2 protectionDistance. At least two meters from the next person.20 m². Each person must observe 20 square meters distance from the other.This requirement is easy to meet in small stores.…

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Germany: RKI reports 4535 new Corona infections and 158 new deaths

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German health departments have reported 4535 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 158 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours, according to figures released by the RKI on Monday. Exactly a week ago, the RKI had recorded 5608 new infections and 175 new deaths within 24 hours. The recorded case numbers are usually lower on Mondays, partly because less testing is done on weekends. The peak of 1244 new reported deaths had been reached on January 14. The highest number of new…

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“Sputnik V” vaccine may be vaccinated in Hungary

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The Russian coronavirus vaccine “Sputnik V” can be vaccinated in Hungary. The Center for National Public Health (NNK) has given its approval after completing the necessary tests, Hungarian Health Minister Miklos Kasler announced yesterday on Facebook. This means that the EU country of Hungary is now using a vaccine that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has not yet approved. The minister further explained that four vaccines are available in Hungary in the fight against the coronavirus: those of the companies Biontech/Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca, as well as “Sputnik V.” Right-wing…

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Lockdown light – this is allowed from today

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Monday marks the end of the third lockdown in Austria. However, strict rules still apply indoors and in public places. In indoor and outdoor public places, a minimum distance of two meters instead of one meter must be maintained. Where previously mouth-nose protection had to be worn, FFP2 is now mandatory, for example in closed rooms in public places or at funerals. From 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., private living quarters may only be left for the known reasons such as “mental recreation.” Private meetings of up to four adults…

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Twelve million people vaccinated in the UK

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More than twelve million people in the UK have received their first vaccination against coronavirus. That’s according to recent government figures released today. By mid-February, the UK government aims to offer vaccination to the most vulnerable groups – including over-70s, people with pre-existing conditions, and medical and care staff – bringing the total to 15 million people. At present, the government is confident that this milestone will be reached. By May, all people over the age of 50 will have received a vaccination. Because of early and extensive purchasing from…

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