Month: July 2020

Record number of new infections in the USA

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Highs were reported in eight US states – Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, Ohio, Utah and Wisconsin. The coronavirus continues to spread in the USA. With almost 69,000 new infections on Friday, a new record was set. In eight US states – Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, Ohio, Utah and Wisconsin – record numbers of new infections within 24 hours were also reported. In total, more than three million people in the USA have been infected with the virus to date, and the number of deaths is more than 136,000…

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THE LATEST FIGURES: Again more than 100 new corona infections in one day

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The coronavirus hotspots are still  Upper Austria and Vienna. Vienna. So far, Austria has had 18,615 positive test results. As of yesterday, 09.07.2020,  706 people throughout Austria have died as a result of the corona virus and 16,758 have recovered. At present, 78 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the corona virus and 12 of the sick are in intensive care units. The new infections since the last notification are divided among the provinces of Austria as follows: Burgenland: 2 Carinthia: 1 Lower Austria: 4 Upper Austria: 45 Salzburg:…

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Tough rules will be implemented against corona offenders

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Government tightens course and presents joint plan against second wave Warning against trips to the Balkans and cheap Balkan tests, as well as a traffic light system that is supposed to show the population transparently which steps are necessary in order to prevent the rapid spread of COVID 19 in the country had been presented at a press conference conducted by the leaders oft he Federal Republic. The following are the new informations and measures presented: ▶ A lot of tests are to be carried out quickly, and screening programmes,…

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„Offensive Gesundheit“ (Health Campaign)  hands over six-point program to Anschober

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On Wednesday, the health Campaign formed by the trade unions, the Chamber of Labour and the Medical Association handed over to Health Minister Rudolf Anschober (Greens) a six-point demand programme for a future-proof system of health and long-term care. The main demands are for more staff, better working conditions and a training and further education offensive. The first of the six points for a future fit health care system refers to the demand for more staff. The increase in personnel must be based on a uniform, transparent and evidence-based personnel…

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US expert Fauci on coronavirus: “Worst nightmare”

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The efficiency with which the virus infects people is “truly remarkable,” said Fauci. He complained that southern states had relaxed their restrictions too quickly. US immunologist Anthony Fauci has described the coronavirus as “the worst nightmare” for health experts because of its ease of transmission. The efficiency with which the virus infects people is “truly remarkable,” said Fauci, who also advises the White House, on Thursday at an event organized by the US medium The Hill. In view of the dramatic increase in the number of new infections in the…

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UP TO 15.800 EURO FINE: Important corona rules in popular holiday destinations

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The Covid 19 pandemic is currently creating “special circumstances” for travel to the most popular holiday destinations for Austrians. There are different regulations from country to country, often even from region to region. Following the “Corona etiquette”, thorough travel preparations and studying current regulations regarding entry and exit are strongly recommended. Anyone who violates the rules and measures must expect heavy fines. With the beginning of summer the Austrians are again drawn to distant countries. But: “This year, comprehensive travel preparations are essential. Exact information about the current regulations regarding…

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Austria extends travel warnings

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▶ Border controls doubled starting today, 09. July 2020 ▶ Warning for Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova ▶ 1450 Euro penalty for quarantine crusher Austria is reacting to the rapidly increasing number of corona  infections in the Balkans: with immediate effect the existing travel warnings will be supplemented by Romania, Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldova. “I am well aware that we have close ties, including family ties, with the Western Balkans. But please do not travel to these countries”, appeals Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. The travel restrictions are intended to prevent…

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TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS: New travel warnings for three countries and tighter border controls

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The Austrian government is struggling to find new measures against the spread of the virus. Vienna, 08 Juli 2020 –  In view of increasing corona infections by returnees from neighboring countries, the Austrian government issues further travel warnings and tightens border controls in the east. The government strongly advises against travelling to Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova, said Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) in the press foyer after the Council of Ministers on Wednesday. The situation regarding Covid-19 has unfortunately worsened in the Balkan States. In Austria there are more and…

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Government partially revokes freedom of travel

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An Austria-wide mask obligation will,  for the time being, not be implemented. But: The freedom of travel will be restricted due to increasing corona numbers. Chancellor Kurz together with Health Minister Anschober and Foreign Minister Schallenberg will present today, Wednesday, further procedures regarding corona. It is expected that the relaxed travel regulations will be tightened again. This is likely to affect the Western Balkans.  Stricter regulations could also apply to Romania. According to reports, the rules for mouth and nose protection will remain unchanged. This means that the mask is…

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