Month: September 2021

Germany abolishes free tests

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CoV rapid tests will have to be paid for by most people themselves in Germany from October 11. In general, they will remain free for people who cannot be vaccinated, including children under the age of twelve. This is stipulated in a new regulation issued by the German Ministry of Health, which implements a corresponding decision by the federal and state governments. According to transitional rules, children aged twelve to 17 and pregnant women can still have at least one free test a week until Dec. 31. German Chancellor Angela…

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Over 60 percent fully vaccinated in Austria

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In Austria, over 60 percent of the population is now fully vaccinated. According to the latest e-vaccine passport figures, 60.06 percent of people in this country have full vaccination protection. The number of people vaccinated at least once is only slightly higher at 63.58 percent. Overall, more than 5.364 million people are considered fully vaccinated, and 5.680 million are at least partially vaccinated. Over 10.75 million vaccinations are now recorded in the e-vaccination record. The vaccination rate dropped significantly again over the past few weeks. In the previous week, an…

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2,022 new infections in Austria

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216 patients in intensive care units. 15 new deaths linked to Covid-19. From Tuesday to Wednesday, 2,022 new cases were registered. Compared with the previous week (2,624), this is a decrease of 602 cases. Therefore, the 7-day incidence drops to 143.84. In addition, 15 new Covid-related deaths were reported in the past 24 hours. As of last week, ICU patients are an important gauge for further Corona measures. Currently, there are 216 ICU patients. Two new patients have been added in the past 24 hours. In normal wards, 876 patients…

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Philippine Tennis Club in Austria End of Sommer event held

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A End of Summer gathering of the members of the Philippine Tennis Club in Austria (PTCA) was held on September 18, 2021 at WAT Meidling, Eibesbrunnergasse 9, 1100 Vienna. All the tennis courts were reserved for the group, where everyone had the chance to play. A fellowship followed after the games. Objective of the PTCA is mainly to strive to be a fun neighbourhood tennis club that offers recreational and competitive tennis for its members of all ages and tennis skill levels.The club likewise promotes the growth, prosperity and development…

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Bicolanos in Austria celebrate the feast of our Lady Peñafrancia

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Steadfast in their devotion to the Bicolandia patroness the Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Bicolanos in Austria celebrated the Feast of our Lady of Penafrancia on September 18, 2021. Nevertheless, the grand celebration of the almost two decade devotion to the Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Austria had been canceled  to prevent a possible surge of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Leading the celebration are the Bikol Society in Austria and the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy in Vienna. A concelebrated mass was held on September 18 at the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy Church in…

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WHO: Global decline in cases

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The number of covid-19 cases reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) has dropped. Last week, 3.67 million cases were reported to WHO, nine percent fewer than in the previous seven days, the UN agency reported yesterday in Geneva. Previously, the numbers had risen steadily since early June, reaching a plateau in August. Almost all continents recorded declines. Only Africa saw a slight increase. The global number of deaths fell by seven percent week-on-week to just under 60,000. The WHO statistical report did not provide any explanation for the development…

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From October, stricter Corona rules will apply in Vienna

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From October, stricter Corona rules will apply in Vienna. In retail, it is once again: FFP2 mask on for all customers. And it will be uncomfortable for the unvaccinated. The mayor of Vienna, Michael Ludwig (SPÖ), continues to go his own way when it comes to Corona. And that will lead there from October 1: In the future, an antigen test will no longer be sufficient for a visit to a restaurant, because in the restaurant, customers and waiters will have to be vaccinated, recovered or PCR-tested! In the night…

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From October 1, 2G rule in Viennese night gastronomy other measures

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From October 1, stricter measures will apply . Night catering and bar operations 2G (Vaccinated or recovered) for customers, for employees 2.5G (Vaccinated, recovered or PCR-tested)2G (Vaccinated or Convalescent) for events with 500 people or more (regardless of whether indoor or outdoor, also no distinction whether assigned seating or not), for employees the 2.5G (Vaccinated, Convalescent or PCR-tested) applies 2.5G (vaccinated, recovered or PCR-tested) in all areas where 3G was previously valid Antigen tests are defacto only valid for children under 12 years. (For children up to 12 years nothing…

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1,240 new infections in Austria

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From Monday to Tuesday, 1,240 new infections were reported in Austria. The seven-day incidence per 100,000 population was thus 150.1. The number of new infections is currently declining. The death toll looks different: 22 deaths from or with Covid-19 within one day were reported by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of the Interior. This number is also more than double the average of the past seven days with, statistically, 9.9 deaths per day. To date, there have been 726,674 positive test results in Austria. As of today (September…

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