Month: May 2020

Controls at Austria’s borders

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The measures implemented by the Austrian Federal Government and the discipline of the Austrian people have taken effect. The number of new infections in Austria is continuing to decrease and the strict measures for the containment of the coronavirus can therefore be loosened in a step by step process. Austria is currently in a phase of gradual, secure and monitored re-opening. The gastronomy sector and museums opened on Friday, May 15th, accommodation facilities and recreational operations will follow on May 29th. The next step will be allowing cross-border travel to…

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City of Vienna gives residents restaurant vouchers

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25 and 50 Euro vouchers for all Viennese households for coffee house or pub; Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig presented the action with city councilor Hanke and WKW boss Ruck and vice president Arsenovic After two months of Corona lockdown, the gastronomy is opening up again on Friday, May 15th. In order to boost the new start of coffee houses, pubs and restaurants, the City of Vienna is issuing all Viennese households with gastronomy vouchers worth 25 or 50 euros – depending on the size of the household. The campaign was…

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Swimming Despite Coronavirus – Is The Pool Water Contagious?

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At the end of May the open-air swimming pools will be opening again. However, many people are worried about the high the risk of infection in the water. On 29 May the open-air swimming pool season starts in Austria. Despite the corona crisis, the pools are allowed to open, giving many a little hope of cooling off in view of the dull holiday prospects. But this year the bathing will not be as carefree as usual. Certain rules such as hygiene measures or the wearing of masks must be observed.…

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Europe’s borders: Current entry restriction

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In the course of the Corona crisis, the entire Schengen zone as well as the individual European countries imposed entry restrictions. The external border of the Schengen area has been closed, and most European countries have more or less rigorously closed their borders to “unnecessary” traffic. In many countries travellers have to go into two-week quarantine. Some countries, especially in Eastern Europe, generally do not allow citizens who do not have a permanent residence permit in the country concerned to enter the country. Below is a selection of the entry…

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New COVID 19 regulations: Celebration of the Holy Eucharist – No holy water, hand communion without „Body of Christ“ and “Amen”

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As Austria begun lifting its coronavirus restrictions on the 1st day of May, the majority of  the population welcomed this with a great deal of excitement — but this is the first step in a long process, experts say. On the religous side, church services can be celebrated again from 15 May. The Bishops’ Conference has issued detailed rules for Catholic masses. “For mutual protection, praying and singing together is to be reduced to a minimum”, hand communion is permitted (Sundays), but the use of holy water is not allowed.…

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