Month: May 2021

Germany: Seven-day incidence drops to 37.5

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The new infections in Germany decrease, within one day the RKI registered 5426 cases. Nationwide seven-day incidence drops to 37.5The nationwide seven-day incidence of new corona infections has continued to decline, to now 37.5 cases per 100,000 population. As reported by the Robert Koch Institute on Saturday morning, citing data from health offices, 5426 new infections and 163 deaths related to the virus were registered within one day. Last Saturday, 7082 cases had been reported. The seven-day incidence is currently declining steadily. On Wednesday, it had fallen below 50 for…

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Czech Republic opens borders for tourists with first Covid vaccination

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The Czech Republic will open its borders from Monday to Austrians who have already received the first Corona vaccination. This was announced by the new Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtech on Friday. This has been confirmed in an Austrian Press Agency press release. People who have already been vaccinated once will be allowed to enter the country without restrictions. This regulation also applies to Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia. Vaccination certificates from these seven countries will be recognized in the Czech Republic, Vojtech explained. The openings from Monday…

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Benefit show with more than 50 artists at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna

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More than 50 artists raised funds for Corona-Hilfe at a benefit concert held infront of the St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna’s 1st District on Friday evening, May 28, 2021. The event was initiated by former Life Ball organizer Gery Keszler. The concert featured the way Austria’s ancestors have dealt with crises and major challenges over the past seven centuries. In the course of the event, Conchita Wurst made her world premiere. The Eurovision winner sang “Rise like a Phoenix” in German for the first time. “Austria for Life” is an…

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More than 3.4 million Austrians vaccinated

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The additional maximum of 340,035 adolescent vaccinees should at least not drastically slow the pace of vaccination in Austria, as slightly more than 350,000 initial vaccinations were conducted in the previous week alone. Overall, as of Wednesday, 3.4 million people in Austria had been vaccinated (38.6 percent of the population as of Jan. 1, 2021), including 1.3 million who were fully immunized (15 percent of the population). Immunization coverage is highest among 75- to 84-year-olds, at nearly 80 percent, and lowest among 16- to 24-year-olds, at just under 18 percent.…

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Study: Corona recovered with mild course could have lifelong immunity

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Corona patients with a mild course could have lifelong immunity, according to a study. Convalescents who had only mild symptoms still have antibodies in their blood almost a year after their illness, the researchers write in the journal “Nature”. The number of antibodies would drop again quickly after an infection, as known from previous studies. However, the antibodies would never completely disappear, which could lead to lifelong immunity. The researchers note, however, that people who had a severe course after infection might be less protected because of a variety of…

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Update on the use of FFP2 Mask

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The government announced on Friday its plans for the relaxations. There are also changes to the mask requirement. On Friday, 28 May the federal government has decided on the further opening steps that will come into force from June 10. Particularly in the gastronomy trade it comes this time to substantial relaxations. For example, the closing time will be extended from 10 p.m. to midnight, the person limit will be increased and the minimum distance reduced. Relaxations will also be implemented in trade, leisure, sports, museums. Here, for example, the…

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Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein: Minors to be vaccinated by the end of August

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In the event of approval of the CoV vaccine from Biontech and Pfizer for children aged twelve and older also in Austria, minors are to be vaccinated with it by the end of the summer, Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) announced today at a press conference. “We have the goal that by the end of August, the largest possible number of children and adolescents between twelve and 16 should be vaccinated,” the minister said. The vaccine is already being given to minors in the U.S. and Canada, he said. If…

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New COVID 19 rules in Austria starting June 10

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From June 10 – and in time for the European Football Championship – life in Austria will be a bit relax. After the opening summit, Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) notes a “great satisfaction in all areas”. The most important details: the closing time will be moved back from 10 p.m. to midnight, the distance rule will be reduced to one meter, and more people will again be allowed to sit at a table. Bus tours will be possible again, choirs and music bands will be allowed to meet again.…

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New COVID rules in the Austrian cultural sector

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Beginning June 10, 75 percent occupancy is possible in the cultural sector, and the square meter limit drops to ten square meters per person. These limits will then be completely lifted from July 1. All relaxations in detailChancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP), Vice-Chancellor Werner Kogler and Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (both Greens) announced new relaxations on Friday. These will be implemented on June 10, 2021. The maximum attendance of 1,500 indoor and 3,000 outdoor will remain, but 75 percent of the seats may now be occupied. The curfew moved back to…

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