Corona lockdown after opposition blockade until January 24

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The lockdown in Austria is de facto extended by a week. Because the possibility of the “free testing” is omitted in view of the opposition blockade announced on Sunday, as the APA learned from government circles. This means that trade, gastronomy, tourism and probably also schools will not be able to open until January 24. Originally, it was planned that those who undergo testing would be able to take advantage of benefits a week earlier – such as visits to cultural and sporting events or the purchase of goods that…

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Italy passes threshold of 75,000 deaths

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Authorities on Sunday reported 347 more people have died in connection with Corona infection in the past 24 hours. The previous day, the number had been 364. This brought the total number of deaths since the start of the pandemic in Italy to 75,332. The number of new infections registered within 24 hours rose from 11,831 to 14,245 on Sunday, with 102,974 tests performed. 13.8 percent of them were positive. The number of Covid-19 patients treated in hospitals rose from 22,948 to 23,075 people in 24 hours, the health ministry…

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1,466 new infections Austria-wide

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To date, there have been 365,768 positive test results in Austria. As of today (January 03, 2021, 09:30 a.m.), 6,324 people with or infected with Corona virus have died and 338,831 have recovered across Austria. Currently, 2,227 people are in hospital care due to Corona virus, and of these, 363 of the ill are in intensive care units. The new infections since the last report are divided among the provinces of Austria as follows:Burgenland: 49Carinthia: 113Lower Austria: 332Upper Austria: 194Salzburg: 274Styria: 80Tyrol: 215Vorarlberg: 52Vienna: 157 Source: sozialministerium.at

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10,315 new infections in Germany

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In Germany, the number of reported Corona infections has increased by 10,315 to almost 1.77 million within 24 hours. This is reported by the Robert Koch Institute. According to the report, the 7-day incidence is 139.6, and the number of registered deaths rose by 312 to a total of 34,272. However, the actual figures could be higher. This is because, according to the institute, there may be delays in reporting by health offices because of the holidays. In addition, fewer people had gone to the doctor with complaints and there…

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Vaccine deliveries now at weekly intervals

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One week after the arrival of the first 10,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine from Biontech/Pfizer on St. Stephen’s Day, the next partial deliveries are scheduled for next week. As the Ministry of Health announced on Saturday, about 60,000 doses of the vaccine will be delivered weekly in January. In addition, next week the approval for the vaccine of the U.S. pharmaceutical company Moderna and thus a second vaccine is expected. If the European Medicines Agency (EMA) gives the green light for the Moderna vaccine on January 6, as expected…

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New record for new corona infections in the USA

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The number of new Corona infections in the U.S. has reached a new high: on Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins University, more than 277,000 new cases were reported, more than ever before. In total, nearly 20.4 million U.S. citizens have already been infected with the coronavirus, and the death toll is nearly 350,000. According to media reports, legendary U.S. talk show host Larry King, 87, was also hospitalized with Covid-19. The U.S. is the most severely affected country in the world by the coronavirus. Top virologist Anthony Fauci had warned…

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Vaccinations in Russia and the Vatican

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Vatican starts vaccinations in mid-JanuaryThe Vatican will begin vaccinating its employees in mid-January. Thus, in a first phase, the health personnel, the security forces, as well as elderly people will be immunized against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the Vatican said, according to media reports. The vaccinations are to take place in the entrance of the Aula Nervi. It is expected that the Vatican will receive enough doses to vaccinate all its employees. The Vatican secured 10,000 doses of Corona vaccine from Biontech/Pfizer. The quota is sufficient to protect the approximately 4,500…

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Tightening measures in Sydney, Seoul and Bangkok

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Measures have been tightened in two Asian metropolises and in Australia’s major city of Sydney because of rising CoV case numbers. In Sydney, masks will be compulsory from tomorrow in shopping malls and public transport, among other places, as well as for employees in the hospitality industry, as the head of government of the state of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian, announced today. Violations are to be punished with up to 200 Australian dollars (about 126 euros). Recently, there had again been increased local cases in the port city and…

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Corona vaccine: 60,000 doses expected in each week of January

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Nationwide vaccination start with Biontech/Pfizer preparation in old people’s and nursing homes on January 12. Approval of Moderna vaccine in EU expected Wednesday.A week after the first 10,000 or so doses of Biontech/Pfizer’s Corona vaccine arrived in Vienna on St. Stephen’s Day, partial shipments of about 60,000 doses a week are expected to begin next week and continue throughout January. After the vaccination start on December 27, 2020, the participation of those affected in Austria so far is well over 50 percent, the health ministry further reported on Saturday. It…

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