In the fight against a fourth wave of pandemics, the federal and state governments are increasing the pressure on those who have not been vaccinated. Those who do not get vaccinated have to be prepared for more compulsory tests from October in order to gain access to hospitals, sports and cultural events or hotels and […]
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Coronavirus: Vaccines work against Delta
Both the vaccine from Biontech and that from Astra Zeneca are highly effective against the delta variant of the coronavirus, British researchers report in the specialist magazine New England Journal of Medicine. According to this, the effectiveness of the mRNA vaccine from Biontech against symptomatic diseases with delta is 88 percent, compared with 93.7 percent […]
Covid-19: Corona mystery around Gibraltar
Vaccine skeptics are currently looking to Gibraltar. Because the numbers from the British overseas territory on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula seem to confirm what some people have always suspected: that the vaccination against Covid-19 is no good. Gibraltar has been reporting a fantastic vaccination rate of 100 percent for months, and on […]
Italy: uprising of the “No Pass”
“Libertà , libertà !” In Italy, around 80,000 people demonstrated in 81 cities over the weekend against the “Green Pass” and its use. At some point the slogan rang out everywhere: “Freedom, freedom!”. The action was directed against a decision by the government of Prime Minister Mario Draghi. From August 6th, many social, cultural and sporting activities […]
Faster airport controls for 2x vaccinated
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are testing expedited entry controls for fully vaccinated passengers arriving in the UK at Heathrow Airport. As part of the pilot project, travelers can digitally upload their vaccination status on four routes before checking in. Similar identification procedures have also been introduced in several other countries. British Airways explains on […]
Corona vaccination: What the Stiko recommendation for Astra Zeneca means
After the delta variant of the coronavirus is also spreading rapidly in Germany, the Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko) adjusted its vaccination recommendation on Thursday. People who have already received a first injection with the preparation from Astra Zeneca are now advised to have a second vaccination with an mRNA vaccine from Biontech or Moderna – […]
Coronavirus: Biontech vaccination apparently works for a long time
It is now certain that mRNA vaccines provide reliable protection against corona infection. The vaccines from Biontech and Moderna, which are approved in the EU, prevent more than 90 percent of all Covid-19 cases, and protection is even higher against severe courses. But how long does the effect last, does the vaccination have to be […]
Vaccination with mRNA vaccines: more benefit than risk
The risk is increased, but the benefit is much greater. This is the quintessence of the US health authority CDC on the Covid vaccination of young people. Their vaccination commission ACIP dealt on Wednesday with the cases of myocarditis (myocarditis) and pericarditis after the corona vaccination with an mRNA vaccine. The conclusion: Apparently vaccination with […]
Sars-CoV-2: Delta variant is spreading in Germany and Europe
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC warns of the rampant spread of the so-called Delta variant of Sars-CoV-2. This is easier to transfer than the previously known variants and will replace them. The authority expects that Delta will cause 90 percent of all Sars-CoV-2 infections in the European Union by the end […]