Month: September 2021

In Vienna, the number of new infections more than doubled within 24 hours. 653 cases were reported, compared to 275 in the same period. In Upper Austria, 359 cases were reported, in Lower Austria 230, and in Styria 158. In Tyrol, the numbers have also risen sharply: from 74 to currently 130. Salzburg reported 113, Vorarlberg 86 (compared to 48 in the same period before), Carinthia 81 (before there were 42) and Burgenland 38 new infections. At the same time, the number of vaccinations increased again on Tuesday. 15,911 Austrians…

Due to an EU regulation, certain high-consumption fluorescent lamps may no longer be marketed as of September; however, retailers may still sell what is still in stock. This applies to compact fluorescent lamps with integrated ballast – better known as energy-saving lamps – as well as linear halogen lamps with R7s base > 2,700 lm (equivalent to about 140 watts) and low-voltage halogen lamps. Anyone who still has such lamps in their drawer does not have to dispose of them, however, but can use them as normal. In addition, similar…

In Vienna, 78,162 people have so far been vaccinated against the coronavirus without an appointment at a wide variety of locations. Now schools, among other places, are being targeted, reported by vienna.at. Vaccination boxes in ViennaFor some time now, Vienna has also been vaccinating in an uncomplicated manner without an appointment. It was or is possible to pick up a jab both in vaccination centers and in rather unusual places such as supermarkets, at the vaccination boat on the Old Danube, in St. Stephen’s Cathedral or at the film festival…

As the latest Covid-19 epidemiological clarification by the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) shows, the source of infection was clarified in 72.8 percent of 8,088 coronavirus cases that occurred in the period from August 15 to 22. Of these, 43.8 percent were attributable to households, and 38.4 percent were travel-associated. 38.4 percent of new infections due to travelIn contrast, the leisure sector accounted for only 8.8 percent of infections, hotels and restaurants for 3.5 percent, and work for 2.7 percent. Arts and culture made almost no contribution at…

In Vienna, the new period of validity of the Coronatests comes into force on Wednesday, 1. September. In the future, they will be usable as 3-G proof in the federal capital for less time than before. Specifically, a rapid antigen test performed in a test lane or pharmacy will only be valid for 24 hours instead of 48 hours as of September. For PCR tests, the time limit will be reduced from 72 to 48 hours. Only in the case of children under twelve years of age, the previous time…