Austrian study shows longer-lasting Covid-19 immunityFebruary 22, 2021 - 14:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A majority of residents at the Ischgl ski resort in Austria who contracted Covid-19 last year still have immunity eight months after they were infected, Euronews reports citing a study by The Medical University of Innsbruck. The resort is believed to have been the scene of Europe's first coronavirus '"super-spreader" event. Researchers found close to 90% of people who tested positive in April still had antibodies for the virus in November. Austria’s main public health agency AGES, believes the Ischgl outbreak, in which thousands of people from across Europe were infected, began in February last year before the first cases in Austria were detected. The study is believed to be one of the largest-ever carried out over the longest period of time. Researchers say it will help answer the question of how long immunity lasts after infection. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |