Month: November 2020

Corona: More and more European countries impose new lockdown

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In view of the dramatically increasing corona infection figures, more and more European countries besides Austria are shutting down public life again. The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a second lockdown in England on Saturday, which is to last four weeks. Portugal and Greece, like the turquoise-green government, also imposed partial lockdowns. Meanwhile, Slovakia began with nationwide corona tests of the entire population. “Now is the time for action because there is no alternative,” said British Prime Minister Johnson. The corona virus is spreading “even faster than in the…

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England imposes partial lockdown

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London. After several other countries in Europe, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a partial lockdown for England as well. Starting next Thursday, only schools and universities will remain open in England, as Johnson explained on Saturday. All other places – such as cultural institutions, sports centers, non-essential stores, and restaurants and pubs – will have to close by December 2. “The virus is currently spreading faster than our scientific advisors had assumed in a worst-case scenario,” Johnson said. “Now is the time to act, because there is no…

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USA counts almost 100,000 new infections

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In the USA, 99,750 new infections were registered within 24 hours. A total of 9.024 million people have been proven to be infected with the coronavirus, according to the US authority CDC. The number of deaths rose by 1,009 to 229,109, and the CDC’s figures may differ from the cases reported by the individual states. More than 20,000 new infections in BelgiumFor the first time in Belgium, more than 20,000 new infections with the coronavirus were registered within a single day. According to the national health authority Sciensano, a total…

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Lockdown ordered for large parts of Portugal

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The government in Lisbon has announced a lockdown for large parts of Portugal. Prime Minister Antonio Costa announced yesterday that the lockdown would take effect on November 4. The measures affect about 70 percent of the population of the southern European country. Schools and businesses necessary for daily life are to remain open. It is not a strict curfew, as people are allowed to leave their homes to go to work, to the doctor and to a relative in need of care, said Prime Minister Antonio Costa. Also, short walks…

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Lockdown, restaurants etc.: And what about McDonald’s & Co?

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The lockdown from November 3 means a hard cut for the gastronomy. Guests may only enter restaurants under these conditions. From Tuesday onwards, all restaurants and bars in Austria will be prohibited from entering the premises. This means that restaurants and pubs must actually remain closed to customers. But there is no rule without exception: ordered meals may still be picked up between 6.00 and 20.00 hours. Delivery services may continue to operate without time restrictions. READ MORE: Rules for the second lockdown at a glance > As with the…

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Obligation to use winter tires in force again

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Today, Sunday, the “situational winter equipment obligation” for cars and trucks up to 3.5 tons came into force again. From November 1, motorists in Austria must drive on snow, slush or ice with winter tires or have snow chains mounted on at least two drive wheels. However, chains are only permitted if the road is covered with snow or ice throughout. The police can impose fines of up to 5,000 euros for violations of the equipment requirement. From November 1, trucks and buses weighing more than 3.5 tons must be…

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