Chancellor Kurz urges EMA to test Russian and chinese Corona vaccines

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The chancellor takes the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to task and urges it to also test the Russian and Chinese vaccines. He himself would also be vaccinated with the vaccines. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) wants to have the Russian and Chinese Corona vaccine produced in Austria. Following approval of the two vaccines, “Austria would certainly try to make production capacities available at suitable domestic companies for Russian or Chinese vaccines,” Kurz told the Welt am Sonntag newspaper. “Just as it would for manufacturers in other countries,” he added. “After all,…

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AstraZeneca less effective in some cases with mutation

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According to a newspaper report, the vaccine developed by the British-Swedish company AstraZeneca apparently does not offer comprehensive protection against the B.1.351 coronavirus mutation, which was first discovered in South Africa and recently spread strongly in Tyrol. The drug does not protect against mild and moderate illnesses caused by this viral variant, reports the Financial Times, citing a study to be published at the beginning of the week. The AstaZeneca vaccine plays a key role in Austria’s vaccination schedule. A first shipment of 36,000 doses arrived in Austria yesterday night,…

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165 South Africa COVID 19 variant cases in Tyrol, eight still active positive

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As of Saturday, 6 February, 165 cases of the South African coronavirus mutation have been confirmed in Tyrol. The majority of the mutations were detected retrospectively, the province announced. Of these 165 cases, only eight people were still actively positive. A mutation was suspected in numerous other cases, which were being further clarified according to standards set by AGES, it said. The focus of the confirmed mutation cases is still in the district of Schwaz and its surroundings. In this regard, the state referred to the package of measures currently…

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1,333 new Corona cases about to be relaxed

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On Monday, Austria takes its first easing steps. On Saturday, there are1,333 new infections with the coronavirus and 21 new deaths. As reported by the Ministry of Interior in its daily report, there have been 1,333 new infections with the coronavirus throughout Austria in the past 24 hours. There are also 21 new deaths, as well as a reduction of -18 in normal wards and -4 in intensive care units. The AGES Covid-19 dashboard draws its data exclusively from the Epidemiologic Reporting Registry (EMS) and is updated once daily, at…

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Schönbrunn Zoo opens: FFP2 mandatory and fewer visitors

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On February 8, Vienna’s Schönbrunn Zoo will also reopen its gates to visitors. However, Corona rules such as the wearing of FFP2 masks and a maximum of 1,500 visitors at the same time will apply. “Our visitors can experience the new female orangutans Sari and Surya and our bull elephant Tembo for the first time. Of course, many are dying to see the koala girl Millaa Millaa. Visitors will be amazed at how big the cheetah cubs, elephant girl Kibali and polar bear girl Finja have already grown,” says zoo…

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Great Britain wants to test entrants twice

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According to a newspaper report, Great Britain wants to test all immigrants twice for infections with the coronavirus. This is intended to curb the spread of mutations of the pathogen, writes the Telegraph.Health Minister Matt Hancock will announce the measure next week. Ten-day hotel quarantineTo prevent the spread of new coronavirus variants, Britain will require arrivals from more than 30 countries to spend ten days in hotel quarantine from February 15. It concerns arrivals from states, which are classified as high risk areas, communicated the Ministry of Health in London.…

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20-square-meter rule also applies to supermarkets

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Starting Monday, stricter rules will also apply to supermarkets as part of the opening up of the retail sector. In the future, 20 square meters of space must be available per customer, instead of the previous ten square meters. Because of the principle of equality, the same rules must apply to all retailers, a spokesman for the Ministry of Health said yesterday. The tightening therefore affects all retailers, not just those that are allowed to reopen on Monday after the longer closure break. Body-oriented service providers, such as hairdressers, are…

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Health Minister Anschober: Selected pharmacies provide free COVID 19 Tests

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Starting next Monday, free rapid antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 will be available in the first “pilot pharmacies.” This was announced by the President of the Chamber of Pharmacists, Ulrike Mursch-Edlmayr, on Friday. The list of participating pharmacies – the offer is to be continuously expanded – will be available on the Chamber of Pharmacists’ website starting next Monday. As Mursch-Edlmayr explained, 20 percent of pharmacies currently offer rapid tests, which previously had to be paid for. In the future, these will be available free of charge, although registration will be…

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Oxford: Astra Zeneca vaccine also effective against British mutant

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The vaccine developed by Astra Zeneca and Oxford University is also effective against the British Covid 19 mutant: this was reported by the British university on Friday, citing new data. The pathogen variant, first identified in Kent, England, is transmitted more rapidly than those previously known. Previously, it had been announced that the vaccine also works well in older people. This has been confirmed by new study data from the British-Swedish pharmaceutical company, says a representative of the regulatory agencies, citing new study data. In many countries, the vaccine is…

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