Covid surgery in Europe is forcing Austria to prepare an approved vaccine

The increase in Covid cases in Europe is forcing governments to take action, with Austria becoming the first country in the world to develop a coronavirus vaccine in an effort to stem the tide of infection.

The vaccine will be needed for all Austrians after February 1, with the country re-establishing a strong ban. The targets are far ahead of what European countries have done to reduce hospital stress, while Belgium, Germany and Norway are among the countries increasingly improving.

Austrian targets came as EU EU health regulator said member states were allowed to use Merck antiviral pill Covid-19 treatment.

Alexander Schallenberg, Austrian Chancellor, said Friday was a time of “real-life” when he announced a three-week closure and that “all responsibility” would apply to all Austrians – where vaccination rates are among the lowest in Western Europe. – Finding a risk under the rules that can be approved within months.

“Political consolidation has always been against vaccination in this country and I also believe that people should be compelled to get vaccinated. . . in order to protect the people. But even the campaign [too many] “People have not yet been vaccinated,” said the Chancellor, following midnight talks with Austrian governors.

Austria now offers jabs to everyone over the age of 12. About one-fourth of Austrian adults do not need to be vaccinated.

No details on how the “normal” vaccine will be used have been announced. So far only Indonesia, the Federated States of Micronesia, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan have made the vaccine compulsory.

The Schallenberg government is facing a political crisis as it rushes for the necessary laws to be implemented, despite the support of the opposition Social Democratic party.

The campaign is expected to be widely rejected by the Rightwing Freedom Party, which has been on the rise in protest of the epidemic in recent months.

“The government is crossing the black line, throwing the foundation of our government in government and leading the country fearlessly,” said party leader Herbert Kickl, who is currently homeless after being diagnosed with coronavirus.

Austria is part of the wealthiest nations – and especially the German-speaking world – located in central Europe decrease in vaccination.

In Germany, where a major disaster occurred last week, the air force is preparing aircraft for the need to transport Covid-19 patients from the worst-affected areas to areas with high medical beds, local journalists said.

Chancellor Angela Merkel and 16 German leaders announced Thursday that hospitals would be used learn new ways to prevent coronavirus.

Norway said on Friday it was increasing its requirements to enter the country and all citizens over the age of 65 received a third vaccine before Christmas. And the Danish government will demand that vaccines be used in public places.

Also on Friday the European health ministry paved the way for EU countries to use it Lagevrio – Merck antiviral tablet Covid-19 – which has been proven to reduce hospitalization and risk of HIV infection, treating at-risk patients.

The European Medicines Agency reports that it has issued this advice “to help countries officials who may decide to use the drug immediately before it is approved by the market. . . considering the increased risk of disease and death due to Covid-19 across the EU. ”

Slovakia and the Czech Republic imposed new sanctions on Thursday. And Belgium has set a four-day rule to go into effect next week.

Austria will enter on Monday, all bars, restaurants, non-essential shops and entertainment venues closed until December 13. The procedures will be reviewed after 10 days.

Schools should be open. After December 13, and in spite of restrictive measures, uncircumcised people will continue to be ordered to stay home and banned in public places.

Austria also reported 15,145 people who fell ill every Thursday, leaving the country with seven days of 12,616 new cases, or 141 cases per 100,000 people – three times the number of EU cases – according to Johns Hopkins University.