Germany reports nearly one thousand Corona deaths

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German health offices have reported 11,897 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 944 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours, the RKI announced Tuesday morning. Interpretation of the data remains difficult because of delays in detecting, recording and reporting Corona cases around Christmas and the New Year, according to the RKI. The peak of 1,129 new deaths had been reached on Wednesday (Dec. 30). In terms of new infections registered within 24 hours, the highest figure of 33,777 had been reported on…

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Mussels contain microplastics

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Researchers have detected microplastics in commonly consumed shellfish. The small plastic particles were found in all the samples examined from different regions of the world. Mussels from the North Atlantic and the South Pacific are particularly contaminated. Vast amounts of plastic waste end up in the ocean. Mussels filter the water and thus also absorb tiny plastic particles. For their study in “Environmental Pollution,” researchers led by Martin Löder of the University of Bayreuth examined the pollution levels of the European blue mussel, the green mussel, the wavy carpet mussel…

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England goes into next tough lockdown

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Due to a significant increase in the number of CoV infections, the British government has again sharply tightened measures. “We have to impose a lockdown in England to get a grip on the new Corona variant,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a televised address tonight. “That means staying at home,” Johnson said. The house may now be left only for necessary activities such as doctor’s appointments and work, he said. Schools will have to close. Johnson said the measures would likely remain in effect until mid-February. Most recently, the…

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1,642 new infections in Austria.

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Daily news from the Ministry of Interior and Health indicates that 1,642 positive coronatests have been reported in the past 24 hours. To date, there have been 367,410 positive test results in Austria. As of today (January 4, 2021, 09:30), 6,357 people across Austria have died as a result of coronavirus (+33 compared to the previous day) and 340,273 have recovered. Currently, 2,321 people are in hospital care due to the coronavirus (+ 94 compared to the previous day) and of these, 368 of the ill are in intensive care…

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First person vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine in the UK

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In the UK, 82-year-old Brian Pinker has become the first person to be publicly vaccinated with AstraZeneca’s new vaccine. The vaccine, which the British-Swedish pharmaceutical company developed together with Oxford University, does not have as high an average efficacy as already approved Biontech preparations, according to preliminary data to date. On the other hand, it is significantly cheaper and easier to store. Initially, 530,000 doses of this vaccine are available, according to government figures. In total, the UK has ordered 100 million doses from AstraZeneca.So far, more than one million…

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Coronavirus mutations also detected in Austria for the first time

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The coronavirus mutation, which already appeared in Great Britain in September, was also detected in Austria for the first time. The genetic material of the virus variant was found in four samples taken at Vienna-Schwechat airport. In another person, the distinctive Sars-CoV-2 variant, which probably originated in South Africa, was also detected. Among the five affected are three children. This was announced at a press conference in Vienna on Monday. The mutation is now detected in 32 countries, said Health Minister Rudolf Anschober (Greens). Among them are now also 15…

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RKI reports 9,847 new Corona infections and 302 new deaths in Germany

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Case numbers in Germany remain lower than in previous weeks. However, because of the holidays, fewer infections would be detected, recorded, and transmitted. German health authorities reported 9,847 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 302 new deaths were recorded, the RKI announced. According to RKI as many as 10,687 more people in Germany have been infected with the coronavirus, and 357 have died from or with covid-19. That is 1,743 infections and 42 deaths less than in the previous week. However, fewer…

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Great Britain: First vaccinations with AstraZeneca vaccine

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In the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the vaccine developed by the AstraZeneca Group and the University of Oxford will be used in Great Britain from today. Initially, 530,000 doses of this vaccine are available, according to government figures. In total, the UK has ordered 100 million doses from AstraZeneca. So far, more than one million doses of the vaccine from Mainz-based Biontech and its U.S. partner Pfizer have been administered in the United Kingdom. The UK is one of the countries in Europe hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic.…

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Lockdown in Austria may last until January 24

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The lockdown ending on January 18 is history. Exit restrictions and business shutdown remain in place. Those who did not want to be subject to the 24-hour curfew and other lockdown measures until January 24, 2021, inclusive, were supposed to be given the opportunity to “test free” from the lockdown starting January 18. This has now failed. The SPÖ, FPÖ and Neos refused to approve the planned law in the Bundesrat, thus bringing it to an end because it can no longer enter into force in time before January 18.…

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