First Corona vaccine dose alone does not protect against the virus

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The first vaccination dose alone does not protect against infection with the coronavirus: With the first dose, the effectiveness in the 28 days until the second dose is only three percent and thus in the range of the statistical margin of error, as a study of the University of Chile found. By contrast, two weeks after the second vaccination, efficacy was 56.5 percent. For their study, the researchers combined the efficacy of the Chinese vaccine Coronavac and Pfizer-Biontech’s vaccine. Coronavac is used in 93 percent of doses administered in Chile,…

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Q and A: Lockdown in the Eastern part of Austria until April 18

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Relaxations are not yet expected in the second half of April. Austrian Press answers some of the important questions regarding the lockdown in Vienna, Burgenland and Lower Austria. As announced on Tuesday, the east of Austria – Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland – will at least remain in lockdown until the end of next week, along with general exit restrictions. But what happens then – from Monday, April 19? Only the Medical Association gave a clear answer to date: President Thomas Szekeres on Wednesday urgently demanded a “lockdown for all…

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Wien-Mitte: Corona test street opens in The Mall

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A new free coronavirus test lane is now available in the shopping center WIEN Mitte The Mall in Wien-Landstraße. On the 2nd floor of the shopping center in Wien-Mitte, private individuals and also companies can take advantage of the offer of free Covid-19(“nasal drill test” and throat swab) antigen rapid tests are available to individuals and companies. Coronavirus test lane opened in Wien Mitte The MallFor those on short notice, testing is also available without registration (e-card and photo ID required). Appointments can be made by calling the toll-free number…

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Medical Association President: “Lock down the whole of Austria”.

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Medical Association President Thomas Szekeres today urged a “lockdown for all of Austria.” “The situation in hospitals and intensive care units is dramatic. Not only in Vienna and eastern Austria, but also in the provinces it will soon be so,” he wrote in his blog. His conclusion: “Lock up the whole of Austria. And finally buy vaccines.” According to Szekeres, “it seems as if incidence rates are lower in the West, but people forget that local clusters pop up regularly, where tracing is questionable.” The physician representative’s solution: “Put all…

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3,101 new corona infections in Austria on Wednesday

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Since yesterday, there have been a total of 3,101 new corona virus infections in Austria. The situation in hospitals remains tense, especially in eastern Austria. Situation in the provincesTo date, there have been 566,008 positive test results in Austria. As of today (April 7, 2021, 9:30 a.m.), 9,546 people across Austria have died as a result of coronavirus and 522,774 have recovered. Currently, 2,455 people are undergoing hospitalization for coronavirus. Of these, 581 are being cared for in intensive care units. The new infections in the provinces since yesterday’s announcement:…

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Almost 10,000 new infections, seven-day incidence drops to 110.1

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Germany – Health offices in Germany have reported 9677 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 298 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours. This is according to figures released by the RKI on Wednesday morning. Exactly one week ago, the RKI had recorded 17,051 new infections and 249 new deaths within one day. According to RKI assumptions, there are currently still slightly fewer tests than before the vacations due to vacations and closed practices, if necessary. The RKI assumes that the frequency…

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Brazil: More than 4,000 deaths reported in one day

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In the midst of a worsening pandemic, Brazil has for the first time registered more than 4,000 victims infected with the coronavirus in one day. Within 24 hours, 4,195 coronavirus-related deaths had been reported, the health ministry of Latin America’s largest country announced yesterday. On previous days, the numbers were significantly lower. According to media reports, numerous deaths from the Easter holidays have now been subsequently reported. So far, only the U.S. had reported more than 4,000 deaths per day. In Brazil, the pandemic is largely out of control about…

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Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig: longer lockdown possible

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While Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and his vice, Werner Kogler, talk about opening steps in May, Vienna’s mayor hits the brakes. At the press conference after the Corona Summit on Tuesday, the government leaders ventured a look into the medium-term future. Both Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) and Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler (Greens) announced opening steps for the month of May. In order to be able to carry out these steps in an orderly manner, an opening commission is to be set up, in which, in addition to the government, social partners…

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May 2021 – Opening in Austria is “realistic” – if infection numbers decrease

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As announced by the Federal Government from today’s press conference, chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced that with the planned vaccination progress, there should then be clear opening steps at the beginning of May, which are already in preparation, Kurz said. Culture, sports, tourism and gastronomy may open up in May. In order to prepare these, a commission is to be established. The social partners are to be represented in this commission, as well as the association of cities and municipalities, the chairman of the provincial governors’ conference and representatives of the…

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