3,101 new corona infections in Austria on Wednesday

Since yesterday, there have been a total of 3,101 new corona virus infections in Austria. The situation in hospitals remains tense, especially in eastern Austria. Situation in the provincesTo date, there have been 566,008 positive test results in Austria. As of today (April 7, 2021, 9:30 a.m.), 9,546 people across Austria have died as a result of coronavirus and 522,774 have recovered. Currently, 2,455 people are undergoing hospitalization for coronavirus. Of these, 581 are being cared for in intensive care units. The new infections in the provinces since yesterday’s announcement:…

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Almost 10,000 new infections, seven-day incidence drops to 110.1

Germany – Health offices in Germany have reported 9677 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 298 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours. This is according to figures released by the RKI on Wednesday morning. Exactly one week ago, the RKI had recorded 17,051 new infections and 249 new deaths within one day. According to RKI assumptions, there are currently still slightly fewer tests than before the vacations due to vacations and closed practices, if necessary. The RKI assumes that the frequency…

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Brazil: More than 4,000 deaths reported in one day

In the midst of a worsening pandemic, Brazil has for the first time registered more than 4,000 victims infected with the coronavirus in one day. Within 24 hours, 4,195 coronavirus-related deaths had been reported, the health ministry of Latin America’s largest country announced yesterday. On previous days, the numbers were significantly lower. According to media reports, numerous deaths from the Easter holidays have now been subsequently reported. So far, only the U.S. had reported more than 4,000 deaths per day. In Brazil, the pandemic is largely out of control about…

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Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig: longer lockdown possible

While Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and his vice, Werner Kogler, talk about opening steps in May, Vienna’s mayor hits the brakes. At the press conference after the Corona Summit on Tuesday, the government leaders ventured a look into the medium-term future. Both Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) and Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler (Greens) announced opening steps for the month of May. In order to be able to carry out these steps in an orderly manner, an opening commission is to be set up, in which, in addition to the government, social partners…

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May 2021 – Opening in Austria is “realistic” – if infection numbers decrease

As announced by the Federal Government from today’s press conference, chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced that with the planned vaccination progress, there should then be clear opening steps at the beginning of May, which are already in preparation, Kurz said. Culture, sports, tourism and gastronomy may open up in May. In order to prepare these, a commission is to be established. The social partners are to be represented in this commission, as well as the association of cities and municipalities, the chairman of the provincial governors’ conference and representatives of the…

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Lockdown in Easter Austria is extended until 18 April 2021

Instead of April 11, the lockdown for the eastern states will now last until April 18. Accordingly, retail, personal service providers and, for example, museums and zoos will remain closed until April 18. Schools will remain in Distance Learning. Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland agreed on a corresponding procedure at a summit in the Chancellor’s Office. Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler announced the details in a joint press conference with Vienna’s Mayor Michael Ludwig, Governor Hermann Schützenhöfer and Oswald Wagner, Vice Rector for Clinical Affairs at…

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Corona: 1,935 new infections in Austria

34,188 active cases. All current figures on the Corona pandemic at a glance. What is the next step in the lockdown? The federal government is discussing this today together with the opposition, experts and the state governors. Decisive for the outcome of today’s summit, apart from the situation in the intensive care units, is the current infection situation. This was constant to slightly decreasing over the Easter holidays – Austria is currently holding at a 7-day incidence of 228. From Easter Monday to Tuesday, 1,935 new infections were reported. This…

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Commentary: Private meetings are dangerously selfish

Going to the park with friends or having tea with relatives. Such private meeting could turn into zillions of Corona risks. Unless one has a negative test result.As if there is no temporal horizon, no hope, confidence, outlook, this is how many people privately treat their Corona risks. “Enough is enough” is the refrain of many private groups. Invitations are extended to dinners, family celebrations, visits to neighbors in the living room. It’s time to celebrate birthdays again, to sit together a bit, to resume the skat evening, to watch…

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Today snow and frost prevail, from Friday temperature rises by good 20 degrees

This week, a massive blast of cold air brings snow and frost. Fruit growers must tremble for their harvest in this April winter. A strong cold front will reach the Alps on Monday night and subsequently wintry air from the polar region will flow into Austria. Thus, it will be extremely cold for the season and there are snow showers down to low altitudes. According to the experts of the Austrian Severe Weather Center, up to half a meter of fresh snow will fall in the Northern Alps until Thursday.…

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