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Austria suspends AstraZeneca vaccine as precaution after woman's death
Reuters |
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 06:10 PM IST
One 49-year-old woman died as a result of severe coagulation disorders, while a 35-year-old woman developed a pulmonary embolism and is recovering, it said. A pulmonary embolism is an acute lung disease caused by a dislodged blood clot.
Germany tightens border checks, cancels Easter vacations to curb Covid-19 spread
PTI |
UPDATED ON FEB 14, 2021 05:06 PM IST
The new restrictions that took effect at midnight limit entry from those areas to German citizens and residents, truck drivers, transport and health service staff and a few others, who have to register online and show a negative coronavirus test.
Austrian artist Arik Brauer dies at 92
AP |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 05:38 PM IST
Austrian artist Arik Brauer, known for his surreal paintings and murals, has died at the age of 92.
Here’s how heading outdoors keeps lockdown blues at bay
Cambridge [England] | By Asian News International | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
UPDATED ON JAN 08, 2021 10:42 AM IST
A new study has found that spending time outdoors and switching off our devices is associated with higher levels of happiness during a period of Covid-19 restrictions.
Strong earthquake strikes Croatia: Here’s what we know so far
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray
UPDATED ON DEC 29, 2020 06:42 PM IST
The European Mediterranean Seismological Center said an earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hit 46 kilometres (17 miles) southeast of Zagreb.
Coronavirus: Strain in Italy, Netherlands, Denmark... as far as Australia
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON DEC 22, 2020 04:02 AM IST
France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Italy all announced restrictions on UK travel, hours after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Christmas shopping and gatherings in southern England must be cancelled because of rapidly spreading infections blamed on the new coronavirus variant.
Austria postpones coronavirus testing after huge snowstorm
Berlin | By Associated Press| Posted by: Harshit Sabarwal
UPDATED ON DEC 07, 2020 12:09 AM IST
Neighbouring Italy and Switzerland also issued avalanche warnings, and the Brenner Pass highway between Austria and Italy was partially closed, as were some train connections, APA reported.
EU stops short of advising against holiday travel over virus
Brussels | By Associated Press | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
UPDATED ON DEC 02, 2020 11:27 PM IST
As millions of European citizens gear up for the festive season, the European Union’s executive commission urged member countries to keep strong anti-Covid 19 restrictions in place to avoid a post-holiday surge of coronavirus cases and deaths but stopped short of advising against travel.
Europe’s ski resorts have mountain to climb to save season amid pandemic
Passo Del Tonale, Italy | By Reuters | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
UPDATED ON NOV 28, 2020 04:22 PM IST
Europe’s ski resorts are desperately trying to salvage the new season amid the pandemic, but travel restrictions, the need for social distancing and disagreement among governments about whether to open at all mean they have a mountain to climb.
Austria tightens security at churches, citing Vienna attack inquiry
Vienna | By Reuters| Posted by: Harshit Sabarwal
PUBLISHED ON NOV 26, 2020 06:37 PM IST
The attacker, a 20-year-old born and raised in Vienna, was shot dead by police after firing on passers-by and bars on Nov. 2. Austria is investigating 21 people and has remanded 10 in custody on suspicion of being connected to the attack.
Germany wants ski resorts closed but hard to get deal with neighbour Austria
Berlin | By Reuters | Posted by Srivatsan K C
PUBLISHED ON NOV 26, 2020 04:55 PM IST
In the first wave of the coronavirus at the start of the year, many Germans were infected at the Austrian ski resort of Ischgl. Germany last month issued travel warnings for popular ski regions in Austria, Italy and Switzerland.
Oliveira wins home race in Portugal to close MotoGP season
Associated Press | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON NOV 22, 2020 09:43 PM IST
Oliveira won from pole position for his second victory of the season, finishing ahead of Jack Miller and Franco Morbidelli.
‘People need mountains’: Swiss ski resorts buck Alpine lockdowns
Zermatt, Switzerland | By Reuters | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
UPDATED ON NOV 22, 2020 05:54 PM IST
Switzerland, despite being a second-wave coronavirus hotspot with 5,000 infections a day and mounting deaths, is hoping that a middle way of social distancing, limits on gatherings and mask-wearing on lifts can prop up pillars of the economy such as tourism without fuelling the pandemic.
UEFA cancels Norway game as virus-hit team unable to travel
Press Trust of India | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON NOV 15, 2020 12:44 PM IST
Norway risks a 3-0 loss by forfeit for not fulfilling the match scheduled on Sunday in Bucharest. There are no clearly available dates in the international calendar to make up the game.
‘Seven different forms of mild Covid-19 identified’
London | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
UPDATED ON NOV 03, 2020 07:08 PM IST
Scientists have shown that there are seven “forms of disease” in mild Covid-19, and that the novel coronavirus infection leaves behind significant changes in the immune system.
Vienna attacker was convicted for terrorism previously, says top Austrian official
Vienna | By Associated Press | Posted by Arpan Rai
UPDATED ON NOV 03, 2020 03:57 PM IST
Interior Minister Karl Nehammer told Austria’s APA news agency that 15 house searches have taken place and several people have been arrested.
Germany starts ‘wave-breaker’ shutdown as Europe locks down
Berlin | By Associated Press | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
UPDATED ON NOV 02, 2020 09:51 PM IST
Several European countries are tightening restrictions this week, starting with a partial shutdown Monday in Germany.
Austria government surrenders to second lockdown as Covid-19 cases spike out of control, issues new restrictions
By Bloomberg | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON NOV 01, 2020 10:50 AM IST
Austria follows Germany’s example of a partial lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases, here’s what remains shut and what remains accessible to the European citizens under the new Covid-19 restrictions
Austria’s Covid-19 cases rise as nation awaits new restrictions
Vienna | By Reuters| Posted by: Harshit Sabarwal
PUBLISHED ON OCT 31, 2020 09:14 AM IST
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, who has said hospitals would be stretched beyond capacity at around 6,000 daily infections, will announce new restrictions on Saturday afternoon.
Austria’s daily Covid-19 tally rises to new high of 2,435: Report
Vienna | By Reuters | Posted by Niyati Singh
UPDATED ON OCT 22, 2020 04:35 PM IST
Austria’s daily tally of coronavirus cases rose to 2,435 on Thursday, a new high, newspapers Kronen Zeitung and Oesterreich reported before the figures were officially published.
Study focuses on discovery of cells that heal cardiac damage after infarction
Pamplona [Spain] | By Asian News International | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
UPDATED ON SEP 30, 2020 06:46 PM IST
This finding, in which basic and clinical researchers have participated, will permit the identification of new therapeutic targets and the development of targeted therapies which will control the healing process of the heart after infarction.
Celina Jaitly on Bollywood: Can we chop off the head just because of an infection?
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON SEP 27, 2020 08:58 AM IST
While actor Celina Jaitly reserves her comments on the various individuals of the film fraternity, she believes that the audience should have a better sense of judgment amid all this.
Covid-19: Austria expands face-mask requirement due to surge in infections
Berlin | By Reuters| Posted by: Harshit Sabarwal
PUBLISHED ON SEP 11, 2020 04:34 PM IST
Wearing of masks will be compulsory in shops, in all public transport and in schools outside classrooms from Monday, he said. Private events will be limited to 50 participants indoors and 100 outdoors, while professionally-organised seated events could run to up to 1,500 people indoors and 3,000 outdoors.
Study reveals long-term lung and heart damage in COVID-19 patients can improve with time
Washington [US] | By Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON SEP 07, 2020 07:43 PM IST
Patients with severe COVID-19 infection can spend weeks in intensive care on ventilators which can lead them to suffer long-term lung and heart damage but recent study reveals that it can improve with time
Swarovski celebrates 125th anniversary, but there are cracks in the crystal kingdom
Bloomberg | By Bloomberg | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
UPDATED ON AUG 22, 2020 02:40 PM IST
For more than a century, Swarovski has churned out crystals in every imaginable shape and form, from sparkling dolphin figurines to encrusted fountain pens to glittering mobile-phone cases.
Beating Ferrari would be big boost for McLaren, says Norris
LONDON | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JUL 28, 2020 07:48 AM IST
Norris believes McLaren have a real chance of finishing ahead of Ferrari in the Formula One constructors’ championship this season. If they do, the 20-year-old Briton has no doubt about how much it would mean for morale.
European tourism faces turbulence only weeks after restart
Berlin | By Associated Press | Posted by Arpan Rai
PUBLISHED ON JUL 27, 2020 07:23 PM IST
European countries started opening up to each other’s tourists in mid-June, but recent events have shown that the new freedom to travel is subject to setbacks.
Austria’s resort town grapples with possible second-wave virus outbreak
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Saumya Sharma
UPDATED ON JUL 27, 2020 09:34 AM IST
Austria had relaxed many coronavirus restrictions in recent weeks, but has seen a rise in the number of infections lately.
The return of the face mask: Austria reintroduces masks in supermarkets, banks
Vienna | By Reuters | Posted by Saumya Sharma
UPDATED ON JUL 22, 2020 03:24 PM IST
Austria went into lockdown early in its outbreak in mid-March and began loosening its restrictions a month later, even scrapping the requirement to wear face masks in shops and schools on June 15.
Covid-19: Cruise ships return to Danube with strict safety rules in place
Budapest | By Reuters | Posted by Saumya Sharma
UPDATED ON JUL 20, 2020 09:13 PM IST
As per the guidelines, passengers must take a Covid blood test before coming onboard, and wear masks when moving around. Tables are placed well apart with dividing screens and waiters wear masks and gloves.