September 2020 Archives

Again 681 new corona infections in only 24 hours

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 admin

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…

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

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 admin

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…

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

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 admin

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…

Corona: Vienna Opera Ball 2021 is cancelled

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 admin

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…

Austrian Parliament adopts new corona rules

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 admin

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…

Mask obligation in fitness studios also in checkroom

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 admin

Since yesterday, fitness studios have been required to wear masks not only when entering and leaving the sports facility. Mouth and nose protection must also be worn in the checkroom and on the way to and from the training area. This was clarified today by the Professional Association of Leisure and Sports Companies in the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ) in response to an APA inquiry. The mask may only be taken off during direct sports practice, “when changing from one device to another we recommend wearing mouth-nose protection”, it…

Johns Hopkins: More than 200,000 CoV deaths in the USA

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 admin

by Hector Pascua with reports from News Agencies and orf.atIn the USA, the number of coronavirus deaths has exceeded the symbolic threshold of 200,000. According to the Johns Hopkins University, the mark was exceeded today. This means that the USA is responsible for around one in five deaths worldwide. Since the beginning of the pandemic, around 6.86 million cases of infection have been confirmed in the country – this is also an international record. Highest absolute death tollThe number of victims in the USA, a country with 330 million inhabitants,…

Coronavirus – Record number of new infections worldwide

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 admin

by Hector Pascua, Source: WHO, Ministry of Health and oe24.at The coronavirus is currently spreading faster and faster worldwide, with Europe being particularly affected by this development. Last week, almost two million new infections were registered worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced in Geneva during the night of Tuesday. In Europe in particular, both infection and death figures are increasing. According to WHO statistics, 1,998,897 new corona cases were registered worldwide last week. This is an increase of six percent compared to the previous week and “the highest number…

Corona numbers in Austria continue to rise

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 admin

by Hector Pascua, Source: Ministry of Health, heute.at More than 8,200 people are already actively suffering from the virus. The details: As the Ministry of the Interior announced on Tuesday, there have been 39,303 positive test results in Austria so far. As of today (9.30 a.m.), 771 people throughout Austria have died as a result of the virus and 30,312 have recovered. At present, 390 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the corona virus and 75 of those affected are in intensive care units. A total of 645 new…