Corona remains! Consequences and long -term risks in Vienna in focus

Corona remains! Consequences and long -term risks in Vienna in focus

Wien, Österreich - The threat from Covid-19 is far from banned. Current developments show that despite falling cases, the effects of pandemic are still noticeable. According to a report by OE24, almost 1,000 people in Austria were hospitalized for Corona in the course of October 2024, of which 4-5 percent suffered more seriously in intensive care units. In Vienna, 1,231 people are currently officially suffering from Covid-19, significantly less than in the same period 2024 than the number was almost 5,000. Nevertheless, an essential factor remains the number and severity of the secondary diseases that can occur according to the infection survived, as lung specialist ASCHANG Valipour warns.

experts warn that Covid-19 has not simply become a "normal cold", and this is also confirmed by Berlin virologist Christian Drosten, as reported on Geo.de. The mortality of mortality has decreased thanks to vaccinations and impaired illnesses thanks to robust immunity, but many affected people continue to suffer from symptoms and possible long-covid episodes. Researchers report that about six percent of the infected long -term symptoms show that are classified as long covid. These can include exhaustion, concentration disorders and respiratory symptoms, which underlines the need for continuous medical monitoring.

long -term consequences under the magnifying glass

The problem of Long Covid is still a challenge that is difficult to manage because the symptoms vary significantly from patient to patient. There is no uniform treatment for this, but specialized long-covid outpatient clinics try to help those affected. The role of intensive care units remains critical in 2025, although there are less dramatic scenarios than in the high phase of pandemic. The constant adaptation of the vaccines is a central element in the fight against the new variants of the virus, since there is concern that they could continue to trigger devastating epidemics.

Despite all developments, the general health situation remains tense, especially with regard to the respiratory diseases in autumn, which according to RKI. The public should ensure that basic health information and protective measures will continue to be brought into focus, while the scientists are optimistic about alleviating the pandemic intensity in the long term.