New test street in Vienna – also with antibody blood test

Roughly estimated, over 35,000 Viennese have already been tested for the corona virus in the first test street. The City of Vienna offers corona and antibody tests in the new test street on the Danube island. Viennese with mild or unclear symptoms are allowed to come to the drive-in by car. Vienna. Because of the great rush at the Corona Test Street, Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) announced a second one on Friday. On Wednesday, the Danube Island has been leaked as a location and tomorrow, Thursday, it will be opened.…

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Germany classifies Vorarlberg as a risk area

In view of the high number of new infections, Vorarlberg in Germany is now also officially considered a coronavirus risk area. This is the result of the list of German risk areas updated this evening, which the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) maintains in Germany. “The federal state of Vorarlberg is now also considered a risk area,” the institute’s website states. Vienna has already been considered a risk area since September 16. Entering the country from risk areas must present a negative Covid-19 test, which must not be older than 48…

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Again 681 new corona infections in only 24 hours

In a 24-hour comparison, 681 new corona infections were reported in Austria – 305 of which were in Vienna. Vienna. So far, 39,984 positive test results have been reported in Austria. As of today (September 23, 2020, 09:30 a.m.), 777 people throughout Austria have died as a result of the corona virus and 30,949 have recovered. At present, 413 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the corona virus and 77 of these patients are in intensive care units. The new infections since the last notification are divided among the…

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What regulations apply to Austrians if they want to travel to other European countries? An overview.

For several days now, some countries have had different rules for Viennese people than for people coming from the rest of Austria. Furthermore, free entry does not automatically mean that travel is possible so easily. After all, Austria has also issued travel warnings and sometimes strict regulations for returning to Austria. Sweden, Croatia or Romania let for example Austrians freely enter, with the return to Austria is then however a Corona test due. In principle the Foreign Ministry still advises the Austrians “urgently from all not necessary” foreign journeys. Roughly…

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Bacteria. moulds etc… Study shows our MNS masks are really that dirty

Terrifying results: In a study, 20 masks of commuters were examined in the laboratory. What the researchers discovered is unfortunately more than frightening. The Swiss consumer magazine “K-Tipp” had 20 masks used by commuters examined. The goal of the study was to find out how (un)hygienically used MNS masks are. Among other things, the investigation showed that numerous bacteria, moulds and even staphylococcus under were on the masks. More than one million bacteria colonies found11 of the 20 respirator masks examined in total contained more than 100,000 bacterial colonies. The…

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Corona: Vienna Opera Ball 2021 is cancelled

The Vienna Opera Ball 2021 will not take place due to the Corona Pandemi. Due to the infection situation, the government will decide to cancel the event at the ministerial meeting today, Wednesday, as reported by APA. “This decision was not easy for us”, said Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP), but it would be “irresponsible to hold the ball in the usual way”. Kurz and Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler (Greens) emphasized in a joint statement published by APA that the government did not make the decision to cancel the Opera Ball…

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Austrian Parliament adopts new corona rules

The Austrian Parliament will adopt the next Corona package today, Wednesday in its first regular session after the summer break. Among other things, it clarifies when a lockdown can occur and how far curfews can go. In addition, the legal basis for corona traffic lights will be created and the possibility of carrying out corona tests at doctors in private practice will be established. The special care period will be extended and expanded. Furthermore the means for the investment premium are doubled and the family hardness fund is supplemented. More…

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