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“My name is Rudi Anschober, I am the health minister of this republic. “
For everyone who doesn’t know him after 100 press conferences in the past few weeks, came up Angler Thursday as a precaution. And I was pleased that this time I am giving a press conference, the technical information on coronavirus delivery
But first to the routine: as there was always Angler Ready numbers: very good numbers, as he emphasized, and also graphics. “Show that we do it virus have good control. “So good virus under control, he noted.
So far there have been 15,980 cases of disease in Austria, but in total there are significantly more newcomers (101) than new infections (69). There are currently 1,027 active patients. The number of people in intensive care is also decreasing, he says. Angler.
And he also explained the subject of testing again in detail: First, there are the classic PCR tests, which are used to determine if someone currently has Covid-19.. To date, 336,000 such tests have been conducted.
Combination of tests
Second, there are antibody tests that assess whether someone was sick, and they may now be immune.
To date, it has not been clear from antibody tests how reliable the results are. There were significant improvements, which the Minister of Health presented together with Lukas Weseslindtner, Virologist at MedUni Vienna.
He explained that currently a combination of binding evidence and Neutralization tests is tested Binding tests measure the concentration of antibodies in the blood, Neutralization tests measure how well the body is against this virus can defend
Neutralization tests they are the “gold standard” of testing. They are of high quality, but are not intended for wide use and are very complex.
“Antibodies are just a building block”
virologist Weseslindtner However, it lowered expectations: According to the current state of knowledge, it is not entirely certain whether an illness that has been overcome has truly brought lasting immunity. “Antibodies are just a basic component of the body’s immune system.”
Angler now he appeals to the population to donate blood so that the widest possible laboratory studies are possible.
“Slight wave motion”
The objective is to avoid the second wave “with all our strength,” he emphasized. Angler. But what he starts is “easy Wave motion“that will not be dramatic.
And he emphasized once again: “That virus he’s not on vacation, he’s still there. “As an example of warning, he cited Singapore: Until recently I was a role model virus under control, now there are 20,000 cases again.
the Ministry of Health be in the process of developing a general concept for the population regarding the consequences of the crown crisis. It is about mental health, poverty and other social factors. “Such problems are expected in the crisiswhen unemployment increases dramatically. ”
The “Ischgl study”
A new project is being prepared, which was carried out by Dorothee von Laer of the Institute of Virology in the University of Innsbruck presents
Since Laer emphasized beforehand that she was not on the advisory council of the government. Its task is the scientific and diagnostic support of the coronavirus in Tirol. Specifically, this is the so-called “Ischgl study”.
The test was carried out at the ski resort where the disease broke out in February. With the highest quality evidence currently available.
The objective is to investigate how the disease developed in the critical points, how many are immune in the population and how it works virus since Tirol it has been extended
The researcher emphasizes that she has Ischgl Much support was felt, there was no trace of cover-up. The family doctor encouraged the population in daily emails to come to the tests, he described as an example. The country Tirol he wants University of Innsbruck replace the cost of the study.
The results will continue in the coming weeks.
Experts are required for the masks
One more question for the experts: how sensible is the obligation to wear a mask?
“We regain some freedom and other restrictions,” said expert Von Laer his answer “There are some studies showing that the spread of masks virus “Everyone should adhere to well-learned hygiene rules,” he emphasized.
And virologist Weseslindtner He said: “Virologists are investigating viruses, but we don’t love them.” From this point of view, everything that serves to reduce the amount of viruses in the air is fine. “And masks have been shown to keep the droplets larger.”
Many questions around
Journalists on the site seized the opportunity Angler to ask all kinds of other questions.
At the chancellor’s appearance Sebastian Kurz at Kleinwalsertalwhere there were crowds yesterday he said Angler no or just very evasively. Neos MP Sepp Schellhorn had announced to show Kurz. Every citizen is free to do it, he said Angler single.
On the subject of the immunity passport, which in Germany The health minister said there was still no accurate and reliable knowledge of immunity. The question of whether someone should have advantages if they are supposed to be immune is therefore a sensitive one.
virologist Weseslindtner He added that complete immunity could not yet be determined.
On the cultural scene: Angler He had announced that there might be an easy opening in late May. There is currently a discussion on the alleged resignation of the Secretary of State for Culture. Ulrike Lunacek (which she has already denied).
Angler He explained that he really appreciated his green colleague. She was not solely responsible for the openings. He understood the impatience, but asked for understanding. “We have to go step by step.”
The question of whether the Salzburg Festival can take place answered Angler see above: Events are about circumstances: about size, about the structure in the ranks of the audience. Concerts where there are many people are no longer possible. Distance rules are easier for seated people to observe.
