Because of Corona, Apple boss Tim Cook will not introduce the next iPhone generation on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 starting at 7 pm Vienna time. An insider from China, known as an unerringly accurate insider, has probably also revealed the last details of the upcoming Apple event. Expected are the basic models iPhone 12 Mini (5.4 inch display) and iPhone 12 (6.1 inch). Both are rumored to have dual cams and 5G. They will be available in black, white, red, blue and green and with 64 GB, 128 GB and…
Read MoreElection in Vienna: Ludwig wins his first election, total crash for the FPÖ and Strache
The SPÖ (Social Democratic Party) defends the first place and even gained votes. The ÖVP is likely to double, also Greens and Neo’s are among the winners. SPÖ leader Ludwig can choose between three coalition partners. It was an evening with many winners: The SPÖ could defend the first place with gains, ÖVP, Greens and Neo’s gained. And even the FPÖ, despite massive losses still have a small reason to rejoice – namely, when the biggest opponent, Heinz-Christian Strache, fails to make it into the municipal council. SPÖ is clear…
Read MorePhysicians: Low risk of infection via eyes
A coronavirus infection via the eyes is unlikely, but not impossible, according to German medical experts. For example, if one rubs one’s eyes with coronavirus-contaminated hands, “transmission to the nasal mucosa or the respiratory tract would be conceivable,” said Clemens Lange from the University Hospital in Freiburg at the annual congress of the German Ophthalmological Society (DOG). There are connections between the eyes and the nose in the head, such as tear ducts. However, in the current state of the study “there is nothing to suggest that we need to…
Read MoreTrump considers himself “immune” after CoV disease
U.S. President Donald Trump is now “immune” to the coronavirus as a result of his Covid 19 disease. The immunity is like a “protective glow” for him, Trump said today in a telephone interview with Fox News. He feels “fantastic,” Trump said. The 74-year-old said he tested positive for the corona virus on October 1. Trump fell ill with Covid-19 and was therefore treated in a hospital for three days starting October 2. Experts assume that people are immune after surviving a CoV infection. For how long, however, is still…
Read MoreSlovakia makes masks compulsory outdoors
Slovakia is intensifying its measures in the fight against the corona virus. A mouth and nose cover must be worn outdoors from Thursday onwards, as announced by the crisis management team in Bratislava. Pull the emergency brake, said head of government Igor Matovic today, according to the agency TASR. Restaurants will only be allowed to sell take-away food from Thursday, gyms, swimming pools and saunas will be completely closed. Grocery stores and drugstores must reserve part of their opening hours for seniors. All major events will be prohibited. The competitions…
Read More896 new infections on Sunday!
Vienna had the highest number of new cases (295). So far, there have been 55,319 positive test results in Austria. As of today (October 11, 2020, 09:30 a.m.), 851 people throughout Austria have died as a result of the corona virus and 43,448 have recovered. At present, 527 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the corona virus and 96 of these patients are in intensive care units. The new infections are divided among the provinces of Austria as follows:Burgenland: 32Carinthia: 48Lower Austria: 34Upper Austria: 179Salzburg: 96Styria: 49Tyrol: 134Vorarlberg: 29Vienna:…
Read MoreRecord-breaking Corona weekend – no lockdown planned
No relaxation is in sight in the case of the corona pandemic. After a new Austrian record was set on Saturday with 1,235 new infections, on Sunday there were “only” 896 new infections. This is mainly due to the fact that fewer test results were reported at the weekend. Comparing only the Sundays, it was the highest number on this weekday since the beginning of the pandemic. Health Minister Rudolf Anschober (Greens), however, rejected a new lockdown. The week before, there were 714 new infections in the period from Saturday…
Read MoreFirst projection shows gains for SPÖ, ÖVP, Grünen and Neos. The FPÖ loses over 23 percentage points.
42 percent of the votes mean the victory of the Viennese SPÖ and thus probably a continuation for Michael Ludwig in the office of the mayor. Although the fluctuation range of the results is currently still 1.5 percent, the Reds are just as popular even in the worst case as they were in the 2015 election. As far as the future coalition partner is concerned, the SPÖ is still undecided. For the time being, one could continue to govern with the Greens, or with the ÖVP, which is uncatchable in…
Read MoreWill there be a “soft lockdown” in November?
According to ORF, the government is planning a second lockdown with softer measures. Is a lockdown coming or not? With new record numbers being set almost daily, this question is becoming more and more pressing. Such rumors have been circulating for weeks. The government has not yet been able to answer them. “I don’t have a crystal ball,” said Economics Minister Margarete Schramböck in a recent interview with KURIER. And Health Minister Rudolf Anschober said on Friday that he had “measures in the drawer”. Which ones, he did not want…
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