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Austria Just Passed Europe's First Vaccine Mandate for All Adults

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continues to bicker over the limited extent to which the government can compel covid-19 vaccinations, Austria has gone ahead and pushed through its own sweeping vaccine mandate. The new legislation, signed into law this week, officially takes Austria the first European country to require vaccines for… Read more. While the U.S.

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New Strain of Extensively Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Appears in Austria

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The bacteria was detected in April in a man from Austria, who likely caught it while traveling in… Read more. Scientists in Europe say they’ve recently discovered a new strain of extensively drug-resistant gonorrhea—the second such strain to be found worldwide in recent years.

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Austria to Require Covid-19 Vaccinations for Everybody in February

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Several European countries introduced new restrictions this week on people who refuse to get vaccinated against covid-19, and there was even an announcement from Austria on Friday that covid-19 vaccinations will become mandatory in February. Read more.

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Meta Quest 2 & Quest Pro VR Headsets Get Price Cuts

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Beginning March 5th, 2023, the 256GB Quest 2 will be available for $429.99 (previously $499.99) in the US, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the UK.

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AWE EU 2023 Suggestions for Healthcare Professionals

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AWE EU 2023 in Vienna, Austria on October 24-25 will feature numerous talks throughout the agenda related to immersive tech utilized in industries related to healthcare, medicine, fitness, and overall wellness. In addition to these presentations, there will be booths of interest to healthcare professionals in the expo hall.

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5G AR Experience Transforms Vienna City Hall Into a Magical Wonderland

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Austria plans to be the first European country with a city-wide 5G network in Vienna. He believes that this app has the capabilities to grow and include other historical landmarks in Vienna and elsewhere across Austria. To prove the capacities of this new technology, the country launched a 5G Use Case Challenge.

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This Bizarre VR Gas Mask Makes Breathing In VR More Difficult

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A research team working out of the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences in Austria has developed a unique accessory for the Meta Quest 2 VR headset that allows users to interact with the virtual world by simply breathing. The AirRes Mask can be used to simulate a variety of stressful and high-risk scenarios.