British researchers alarmed that B.1.1.7 has mutated again

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Researchers apparently found a new combination of two mutation variants in a virus in some samples. One consequence could be implications for vaccination protection.As recently discovered mutations of SARS-CoV-2 continue to spread, British scientists are warning of a new mutation. They are testing samples of the coronavirus for mutations on behalf of the British government. Now researchers have apparently found a combination of two variants in one virus. The BBC reports that some samples showed an altered genetic profile of the virus. The altered spike protein E484K, found in the…

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Germany reports 6114 new Corona infections and 861 new deaths

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German health departments have reported 6114 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 861 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours, according to figures released by the RKI on Tuesday. Exactly a week ago, the RKI had recorded 6412 new infections and 903 new deaths within 24 hour The peak of 1244 new reported deaths had been reached on January 14. The highest number of new infections registered within 24 hours, 33,777, was reported on December 18, but included 3,500 subsequent reports. The…

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New vaccination schedule in Austria

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Following the vaccination panel’s recommendation on AstraZeneca, the Ministry of Health has now announced the new vaccination schedule The National Immunization Panel has recommended AstraZeneca for 18- to 64-year-olds for now, pending the publication of additional studies. Those should be available in February.Austria’s vaccination schedule has been adjusted: All under-65s who are not high-risk patients should be vaccinated with AstraZeneca. Older and high-risk patients are to be vaccinated preferentially with mRNA vaccines such as BioNTech/Pfizer and Moderna. Ultimately, however, AstraZeneca could also administer to seniors during vaccine shortages, the panel…

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New Corona rules from 8.2. – Now 90 Euro fine for not wearing FFP2 mask

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Overview of the new regulations: Students will return to classrooms after the semester break (in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland, this is February 8). Elementary schools will switch entirely to face-to-face classes; in lower and upper grades, a shift system (Monday + Tuesday; Wednesday + Thursday, Friday Home Schooling) will be introduced. In addition: ➤ Students must take mandatory nasal tests every week (twice a week in elementary schools); these take place at school. If they do not want to take this, they must stay in distance learning. ➤ Teachers…

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A brief summary of the press conference regarding the relaxed lockdown in Austria

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From February 8 will be relaxed, details on penalties and border rules will be presented tomorrow, Tuesday. What is already clear is that schools, retailers, hairdressers and museums will open SCHOOLIn elementary schools, classes will return to face-to-face instruction. Testing will be twice a week, and on-site testing. For older students, there will be a shift class in two groups, with two days blocked in each. On the first day, there is a Corona test. If parents refuse the test for their children, they must remain in Distance Learning. In…

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Schools and commerce back in operation

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The lockdown will be relaxed. This was decided by the government in a conference with state governors on Monday. Accordingly, schools will offer face-to-face classes again after the semester break and commerce will open on Feb. 8. All this is combined with various protective measures. In elementary schools, classes are not even divided, so there are daily face-to-face classes. In higher grades, there are shift operations. Testing takes place twice a week. Retailers reopen, but fewer customers can enter the stores because 20 square meters must be available per person.…

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Corona test center also to be set up at Schönbrunn Palace

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Another test center will be opened in Vienna.A coronavirus testing center is now being set up at Schönbrunn Palace. Two sites for rapid antigen testing will be available there starting Thursday. A coronavirus testing center is now also being set up at Schönbrunn Palace. Starting next Thursday, two locations for rapid antigen tests will be available there. This was reported by APA on Monday and published in vienna.at. APA reports that Vienna City Councillor for Health Peter Hacker announced that a “walk-in” with three test lines will be installed at…

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More than 1100 corona infections in 24 hours in Austria

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The number of new infections in Austria within 24 hours is still more than 1100. Since Sunday, 1124 new cases have been reported across Austria. The seven-day average was thus 1400 new infections daily – twice the number issued as a target for the end of the hard lockdown. 13,997 people were confirmed actively infected on Monday. The seven-day incidence per 100,000 population was 110.1 – just as more than double the original target. Here, too, Health Minister Rudolf Anschober (Green Party) had repeatedly stressed that the aim was to…

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National Vaccine Panel: Prefer RNA vaccines in persons 65 plus.

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Expert panel recommendation: but with logistical problems with mRNA vaccines, there is nothing to prevent use of Astra-Zeneca vaccine in people 65 plus.The 18 members of the National Immunization Panel at the Department of Health and Human Services unanimously recommend use of the Astra-Zeneca vaccine in the 18- to 64-year-old age group. “There are sufficient good safety and effectiveness data for this age group to recommend the vaccine as having good efficacy against symptomatic infection and severe morbidity (hospitalization, intensification, death) for 18- to 64-year-olds,” according to the preamble to…

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