Day: April 4, 2021

Song Contest in Rotterdam as test case with audience

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The 65th Eurovision Song Contest is to take place in Rotterdam in May with an audience after all – at least with a limited number. This was announced by the Dutch organizers on Thursday. The government in The Hague had previously announced that the ESC would be made a test case. Within the framework of a research project, it will be investigated whether and how events with an audience can be organized safely in Corona times. The Netherlands has been in lockdown since mid-December, and no relaxation of the measures…

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Easter blessing: pope dispenses “Urbi et Orbi”

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On Easter Sunday, Pope Francis plans to celebrate one of the highest feasts in the Church year for the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, followed by the blessing “Urbi et Orbi”. The head of the Catholic Church will once again have to celebrate the festivities under Corona conditions. The crowds of pilgrims who came to the Vatican and the Italian capital of Rome in the past failed to show up again this year. Service in St. Peter’s BasilicaBefore the pandemic, Easter Sunday Mass was often celebrated in St.…

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2,743 new infections in Austria and alarming signals

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Even if the number of new infections on Easter Sunday was significantly lower than on Holy Saturday due to the weekend, there are enough alarm signals for a further escalation of the pandemic. In Vienna, for example, a new absolute record was registered for the number of intensive care patients. 223 people in intensive care units were 17 more than on Saturday and seven more than on Good Friday, when the previous highs from the fall of last year were significantly exceeded for the first time. Across Austria, 2,743 new…

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Happy Easter!

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Most of the churches are in silent mode. Easter services are limited to few faithful, who can attend the easter celebrations. Restaurants are closed. Family members who aren’t already under the same roof will not be gathering for a meal of ham or lamb, scalloped potatoes and spring vegetables. This Easter Sunday is very different than any we have experienced in living memory. The novel coronavirus pandemic has shut down cities, economies and in-person social interaction around the world and casts a shadow more in keeping with the darkness of…

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Rober Koch Institut registers 12,196 new infections and 68 new deaths

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Easter sunday – Health offices in Germany have reported 12,196 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 68 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours. This is according to figures released by the RKI on Sunday morning. Exactly a week ago, the RKI had recorded 17,176 new infections and 90 new deaths within one day. The RKI points out that fewer tests are usually made and reported around the Easter holidays. In addition, it could be that not all health offices and responsible…

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Pope celebrated Easter Vigil under Corona restrictions

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Pope Francis celebrated the Easter Vigil on Saturday under Corona conditions, as he did last year. Because of the restrictions in place in Italy, the Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica was brought forward to 7:30 p.m., as a curfew is in effect from 10 p.m., as it has been for months. The whole of Italy is also considered a Red Zone with the strictest Corona rules over the Easter period from April 3 to 5. Most of the same restrictions apply in the Vatican City State as in the Italian…

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Kurz holds out the prospect of openings in May

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Chancellor’s Easter message: in May, the elderly population should be vaccinated and openings should be possible. In 100 days, everyone who wants a vaccination should get one. “There are currently so many different messages, information and opinions,” Chancellor Sebastian Kurz introduces his Easter message, which was published on Facebook on Holy Saturday. Vaccinations are progressing well, Kurz says. Austria is among the top 10 in Europe and in the top 20 worldwide, he said. And although some vaccine manufacturers are delivering only half of what is contracted with the EU,…

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New nationwide lockdown in force in France

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Tougher measures will be in place across France for at least four weeks in the fight against coronavirus. According to the government, the new rules formally went into effect at 7 p.m. Saturday – when the nationwide nighttime curfew begins. This has been in effect, with varying times, for months. In fact, however, the new rules will not come into effect until the end of the curfew on Sunday morning at 6:00 am. In concrete terms, most stores are now closed throughout the country. In addition, restrictions on movement apply…

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