Tag: Public health
Corona worldwide: CDC worried about Delta variant – politics
The delta variant of the coronavirus is as contagious as chickenpox, according to the CDC. The amount of virus in infected people is significantly higher than in the original variant…
Corona: infected despite vaccination – health
The Sars-CoV-2 vaccines that have so far been approved in Europe all protect well against infection with the coronavirus. But their protection is not perfect. Rarely, “breakthrough infections” occur when…
Infected despite vaccination – health
The Sars-CoV-2 vaccines that have so far been approved in Europe all protect well against infection with the coronavirus. But their protection is not perfect. Rarely, “breakthrough infections” occur when…
Corona aktuell – study: cross vaccination is better – politics
The combination of a vaccination with Astra Zeneca and Biontech / Pfizer products is more effective than vaccination with Astra Zeneca alone, according to a study. Scientists from the Technical…
Corona worldwide: Third vaccination for Israel’s President – politics
After Israel’s decision to give older people a third corona vaccination, President Izchak Herzog was the first to receive his booster vaccination on Friday. In view of the rising number…
Corona worldwide: mandatory vaccination light in the USA – politics
Vaccinations are now almost a requirement for millions of US government employees. Those who are not vaccinated represent a “problem,” warned US President Joe Biden. In view of a new…
Corona current: Seehofer for free corona tests – policy
Federal Minister of the Interior Horst Seehofer (CSU) is against making corona tests for unvaccinated people chargeable soon. “As long as the pandemic lasts, I wouldn’t change anything about the…
Corona current: only infected people in quarantine? – Politics
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Joachim Stamp (FDP) has asked the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) to make a far-reaching change to the corona quarantine requirements. “Only those who are actually…
Corona current: compulsory test for travelers returning from 1.8. – Politics
According to the Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU), the federal government is planning a mandatory test for everyone who enters Germany from August 1st. “The federal government has assured…
Corona worldwide: USA examines mandatory vaccination for employees – policy
The US government is considering introducing compulsory corona vaccination for its more than two million employees. “This is currently being investigated,” said US President Joe Biden when a journalist asked…