Delta variant: Several European countries tighten measures

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Because of the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus, several European countries and regions are tightening their protective measures again. In the Netherlands, discos and nightclubs are closed again, also in Catalonia, social life was restricted again on Saturday. Concerns also arise the upcoming final of the European Football Championship in front of tens of thousands of fans in London. In the Netherlands, discos and nightclubs were closed again on Saturday, and restaurants are only allowed to open until midnight. Government leader Mark Rutte justified the rules, which will…

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Over five million initial vaccinations

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More than five million Austrians – exactly 5,005,125 or 56 percent of the population – had received at least one partial coronavirus vaccination by midnight yesterday, according to E-vaccination passport data. This means that the target of five million vaccinated by the end of June was missed by nine days. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) had assured at the beginning of April that all those willing to be vaccinated would receive their first shot by the end of June, but the target was revised downward at the beginning of June. Yesterday,…

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First EU country to allow only vaccinated people to enter the country

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Corona numbers have also risen recently in Malta. The country is now countering this with stricter rules: Only vaccinated people can enter the country. The delta variant of the corona virus is currently causing concern in a number of countries, including Austria. Recently, an increase in the number of infections has again been recorded in this country, with the delta mutant already dominating. Almost two thirds of all new infections are already attributable to this much more infectious corona variant. More and more countries are now tightening their entry rules…

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French researchers: Because of delta, vaccination rate of up to 95 percent is necessary

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French scientists believe that a vaccination rate of up to 95 percent may be needed to contain the delta variant of the coronavirus. “We won’t get the epidemic under control unless 90 to 95 percent of the population is vaccinated and infected,” the government’s scientific advisory council said Friday. Given the increasing cases, “a fourth wave linked to the delta variant could occur rapidly, with implications for the health system.” In France, only about half of the population has received a first vaccine dose so far, and 40 percent have…

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162 new corona infections in Austria

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From Friday to Saturday, there were 162 new Corona infections in Austria. Compared to the previous week (93 cases), this is a slight increase of 69 cases. This brings the 7-day incidence to 8.89. In addition, there is one new death associated with Covid 19 infection. The number of active cases increases to 1,916 with 95 new recoveries. In the past 24 hours, 69,977 new PCR tests were performed, bringing the positive rate to 0.23 percent. The positive news, despite slightly increasing numbers, is that there are four fewer Corona…

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Parcel fraud: How to protect yourself

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Goods ordered, parcel intercepted – this is how fraudsters get hold of expensive goods. Police are warning of a new scam: criminals order expensive goods on the Internet under someone else’s name. During delivery, they intercept the parcel carrier and take delivery of the goods. The invoice is sent to the address given when the order was placed. This form of fraud is also called identity theft. This is how parcel fraud works A prerequisite for the parcel scam: The mail order company offers purchase on account. For this type…

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Biontech: protective effect drops six months after second vaccination

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According to Biontech/Pfizer, it is likely that a third vaccine dose will be needed within six to 12 months after full immunization against coronavirus to maintain protective efficacy. Vaccine manufacturers Pfizer and Biontech anticipate a decline in protective efficacy of the joint coronavirus vaccine after six months. “As already evident from field data collected by the Israeli Ministry of Health, the protective efficacy of the vaccine against infection and symptomatic disease declines six months after the second vaccination,” a joint statement said Thursday (local time). Based on the data available…

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Coronavirus: What we know about the Delta variant

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In England, the corona mutant delta has already replaced variant alpha. B.1.617.2 is even more contagious than variant alpha and is also one of the coronavirus variants of concern. Such is the trend in Austria and Europe. Variant Alpha is currently the most widespread virus variant in Europe. However, since the mutant Delta (B.1.617.2) has been available, the variant Alpha has lost some of its terror – even though both belong to the virus variants of concern (VOC). This is because B.1.617.2 is even more contagious and more easily transmitted…

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Temporary end of nightlife in the Netherlands imposed

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Due to a huge increase in the number of new infections, the Netherlands has tightened a number of coronavirus measures again. Clubs and discos will have to close again as of today. For restaurants is at midnight close, as Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced yesterday in The Hague. After only two weeks, this means the temporary end of nightlife. Festivals and other large events without fixed seating, where no safety distance can be maintained, will also be banned again. “We must slow down the rapid spread of the virus,” the…

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