November 2020 Archives

27,000 new corona infections and 504 deaths in Italy

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 admin

The number of new coronavirus infections in Italy fell on Monday. The number of new infections decreased from 33,979 to 27,354 in 24 hours. There were 504 deaths, 42 less than the day before. This brings the number of deaths since the beginning of the epidemic in Italy on February 20 to 45,773. 152,663 tests were performed within 24 hours, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday. 17 percent turned out positive. The number of confirmed active cases was 717,784. The number of SARS CoV-2 infected patients in quarantine was…

What if I violate Corona measures?

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 admin

Once again, Austria slipped into a near standstill from the stroke of midnight until December in order to reduce infections: we are bringing up once again the most important points to consider. What if I violate the Corona measures?25 Euro will be charged for a missing mask, 50 Euro for a missing safety distance. If charges are filed, the health authorities can impose a fine of up to 1450 euros.I do a test at home, do I have to report this?There is a legal obligation to report positive test results…

Joe Biden fears more corona deaths from Trump’s blockade

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 admin

In the USA, the dispute over the handover of office from the current president Donald Trump to the designated successor Joe Biden continues. Normally, preparations for the handover of office are made directly after the election, but Trump has so far refused to do so.Joe Biden fears that Trump’s refusal could lead to even more Corona deaths. His team, for example, must have access to the plans showing how more than 300 million Americans are to be vaccinated, he said on Monday, local time. Biden warned that if his team…

Austria in lockdown again starting today, Tuesday

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 admin

For the second time since midnight, Austria is in a corona full lockdown. Schools are closed, the retail sector has to close. The population is now only allowed to leave the house for specific activities. For the time being, the measures apply up to and including December 6. It is to be avoided at all costs that doctors have to decide who can still receive the best possible treatment. To this end, the exit restrictions will also apply around the clock. It will still be possible to travel to work,…

4657 new infections in Austria, 58 more fatalities

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 admin

4657 new corona infections have been reported throughout Austria within the past 24 hours (as of 9.30 am on Monday). Although the number is lower, this is due to the weekend, when generally fewer new infections are reported. In addition, the focus is on the number of hospitalizations, as Austria’s hospitals have reached the limits of their capacity in terms of intensive care beds – and here again an increase has been recorded in the past 24 hours. Most new infections were reported on Monday from Lower Austria with 1038,…

27,000 new infections and 504 deaths in Italy

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 admin

Bishops’ Conference suspends public services until December 6

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 admin

Vienna – New framework order applies from Tuesday 0 o’clock – churches remain open for personal prayer, celebration of not publicly accessible services with maximally ten persons permissible – Archbishop Lackner: “Christian charity means now to act responsibly and protect each other”. The Catholic Church temporarily suspends the celebration of public services from 17 November to 6 December. This was decided by the Austrian Bishops’ Conference on Monday afternoon in a new framework for the celebration of church services. The regulations implement an agreement to this effect that was reached…

Sweden tightens measures

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 admin

The Swedish government introduces stricter measures against the spread of the coronavirus. From Tuesday next week, only a maximum of eight people will be allowed to gather for public meetings and events, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven announced today at a press conference. This is urgently necessary to contain the spread of the CoV, while the willingness to comply with the measures has decreased. Previously, the maximum number of participants for meetings and events in Sweden was 50. For cinemas, concerts, theaters and sporting events with certain seating capacities, exceptions of…

Lockdown penalty catalog: Up to 1.450 Euro penalty for violations

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 admin

Vienna. On Monday, Minister of the Interior Karl Nehammer announced tightened police controls for the hard lockdown. First the officers would “always seek dialogue and de-escalation” and only then they would impose penalty, Nehammer said. If a police check were to take place, then it would always be a matter of “making it credible”. One counts on the exchange with the population, “but there must not be any major meetings,” says the Minister of the Interior and gives an example: A fireman who meets with three colleagues in front of…