Month: May 2021

Today, over 3 million women in Austria will celebrate Mother’s Day.

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Celebration. It has been a difficult year for most Austrians. Especially mothers had to endure special burdens in the last months. Home office, distance learning or spending a quarantine with the children at home. In addition to everyday tasks, some obstacles were added. But Austrian mothers are not discouraged by these. Special thanks. They deserve a very special gratitude for what they do every day. More than three million women in Austria are celebrating this Mother’s Day. According to a survey by the trade association, 70 percent of Austrians give…

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Here’s what applies on a Mother’s Day car trip.

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Austrian Press answers some questions regarding car trips on Mother’s Day with regard to the Covid regulations currently in force. Am I currently allowed to drive without restrictions? During the day, between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., staying outside the private living area is allowed without restrictions, and thus also driving. At night, between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., one may only leave the private living area for certain purposes, such as physical or psychological recreation. Does that mean for the Mother’s Day outing that I have to be back…

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Corona vaccination: the second dose is so important

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A new study from Israel shows the need for a second vaccination with Biontech/Pfizer’s Corona vaccine to further curb the corona virus. The vaccine manufacturer and the Ministry of Health in Israel studied the protective effect of the Biontech vaccine after the first and second vaccination. According to the study, between seven and 14 days after receiving the first dose, the Biontech vaccine showed a protective effect of 58 percent against reinfection, 76 percent against hospitalization and 77 against death. Seven days after receiving the second vaccination, the risk of…

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Record! Almost 100,000 vaccinations in just one day

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Around 900 vaccinations were administered at the fire department in Mödling on Saturday.Friday was another record day as far as vaccinations in Austria are concerned. Almost 100,000 stings were given within 24 hours. The vaccination turbo is ignited and is not to let up also any longer. The vaccinations are to bring back as well known the old normality. As recently as Friday, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz rejoiced at a vaccination milestone. More than 2.5 million first-time vaccinations meant that around half of all those who wanted to be vaccinated were…

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10 days before end of lockdown chancellor gives corona light view

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The 7-day incidence has been falling for days, with openings imminent.With 10 days to go before the easing, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz gives a Corona update. Ten days before the planned opening steps on May 19 – exit restrictions are to fall, gastro, culture and sports are to reopen – Chancellor Sebastian Kurz sees Austria’s Corona strategy confirmed: “The Austrian way of relying on massive testing and regional differentiation, instead of blanket lockdowns, has proven itself. The numbers continue to fall steadily and the situation is easing day by day.” According…

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1,233 new infections in Austria

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Austria opens on May 19. The combination of FFP2 masks, intensive testing and regional measures has “more than paid off,” according to Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. The figures are on a “very good track,” he said. Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler is also “much more confident than he was a month or two ago.” Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein warns against too much optimism: the pandemic is “not over yet.” It is imperative that safety precautions be observed and adhered to during the opening steps. In any case, the figures for the last…

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Vaccine patents: Pope warns against “virus of individualism

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Pope Francis on Saturday spoke out in favor of the patent release of the Corona vaccine. Everyone should be guaranteed access to the vaccine, he said. This requires a temporary suspension of intellectual property rights, Pope Francis said in a video message to young attendees of “Vax Live,” a benefit concert in support of a global distribution of vaccines. The charity concert was screened May 2 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and will air on TV tomorrow (Sunday). It will feature appearances by numerous celebrities, including U.S. presidential couple…

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Germany: 15,685 new infections, seven-day incidence drops to 121.5

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Health offices in Germany have reported 15,685 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. This is according to figures from Saturday morning, which reflect the status of the RKI dashboard as of 05:15. By comparison, the figure a week ago Saturday had been 18,935. According to the RKI, the number of new infections per 100,000 inhabitants reported within seven days was 121.5 nationwide on Saturday morning (previous day: 125.7; previous week: 148.6). Across Germany, 238 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours, according to the…

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Entry restrictions to be eased: travel remains complicated

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As of May 19, entry restrictions for many EU countries will also be eased. Nevertheless: traveling remains complicated. Starting May 19, 2021 Austria will relax entry restrictions for many EU countries. This will make it easier for foreign guests to come to Austria, but it will also be easier for Austrians to travel due to the elimination of the quarantine requirement when returning from most EU countries. However, many countries continue to have entry restrictions of varying severity for Austrians. Travel thus remains rather complicated for the time being. Entry…

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