Month: November 2021

Corona infections continue to rise in Austria – new measures could be presented on Friday

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The number of new Corona infections continues to rise, with 317 intensive care beds occupied. New measures could now be presented as early as Friday. 5,398 new infections, already 317 intensive care beds occupied. Corona continues to paralyze Austria. In Upper Austria there are already exit controls in nine of 15 districts (allegedly), in the whole of Austria there are 15. Three federal states (Upper Austria, Vorarlberg, Carinthia) have requested the federal army because they are overwhelmed with contact tracing. For Austria as a whole, the source of infection is…

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Memorial Service for the victims of the terrorist attack in Vienna held

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It has been one year since a 20-year-old assassin killed four people and injured 23, some seriously, in Vienna’s city center, around the Schwedenplatz nightlife area. On November 2, 2021, on the occasion of the anniversary of the crime, ceremonies of remembrance were held in the presence of many relatives – for example in the Ruprechtskirche and at Desider-Friedmann-Platz. Friedmann Square is the place where the nine-minute act of terror had originated. Today there is a memorial stone here, where Mayor Ludwig laid a wreath on Tuesday morning. He was…

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Austrian Medical Association president recommends third Corona vaccination as soon as possible

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Thomas Szekeres, president of the Austrian Medical Association (ÖÄK), recommended on Tuesday to take the Corona third vaccination as early as possible. “Unfortunately, everything we warned about in the summer has come true – the covid infection figures are rising, with the reservoir of unvaccinated people acting as a motor for the pandemic. Intensive care units are also filling up again and surgeries are having to be postponed,” Szekeres summed up. “Now every vaccination can be crucial,” the ÖÄK president said. “Please get your third vaccination as early as you…

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Tuesday: More than 5,000 new infections in Austria

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After new Corona infections were below the 5,000 mark from Sunday to All Saints’ Day, 5,398 new infections were now recorded again from Monday to Tuesday. The number of active cases thus continues to rise to 49,469. The seven-day incidence per 100,000 inhabitants is now 405.31 throughout Austria. In addition, there are 11 new deaths to report in connection with a Covid 19 infection, so that the pandemic has so far claimed 11,380 lives in Austria. To date, there have been 840,902 positive test results in Austria. As of today…

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Free flu vaccination starts today in Vienna

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This year’s free flu vaccination campaign starts today in Vienna: Until March 31, all people from the seventh month of life who have the center of life, education or work in the federal capital can be vaccinated. A total of approximately 450,000 influenza vaccine doses are available, the city said. “We are very happy to be able to offer this campaign again this year, comprehensive, low-threshold and free of charge for the Viennese population,” advertised Health Councillor Peter Hacker (SPÖ) in advance for active use by the population. It is…

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UN Climate Change Conference: 100 countries want to stop deforestation by 2030

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An end to deforestation is to be put in place by 2030, more than 100 countries pledged at the climate summit in Glasgow. Among them is Brazil with President Bolsonaro. Environmentalists have a clear opinion on the new pledge. At the world climate summit in Glasgow, more than 100 countries pledged to stop the destruction of forests and other landscapes by 2030. The British government, which is chairing the UN conference, made the announcement late Monday night. Climate activists criticized the target date as too late. The countries involved, including…

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First covid case in Tonga: island nation imposes lockdown

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The island nation of Tonga in the South Pacific has imposed a one-week lockdown as a result of the first recorded infection with the corona virus. Residents of Tongatapu Island, which includes the capital Nuku’alofa, should stay home until next Tuesday, government leader Pohiva Tuionetoa said Monday night. This serves, “the safety and health of our people.” On Thursday, a passenger aboard a repatriation flight from the New Zealand city of Christchurch had tested positive for the virus. When the result was announced, the 215 people aboard the plane were…

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Corona vaccination: booster for all already after six months

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Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) appeals to the Viennese to get vaccinated. All households will be informed by mail. In Vienna, a booster of the Corona vaccination is now possible for all vaccinated already from six months after the second sting. A registration for the vaccination centers or with established doctors is mandatory, appointments are available starting today, Tuesday, announced Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) on Monday. The federal capital thus probably preempted the National Immunization Panel (NIG), which has scheduled a meeting on Tuesday, among other things, to the third sting.…

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3-G at work, strict rules in seven provinces

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Austria-wide basic framework: 3-G applies in the workplace as of this week. This means that anyone who wants to legally enter their place of work must be vaccinated, recovered or tested. The 3-G rule also applies in restaurants, leisure and service establishments, and art and cultural institutions. Mandatory testing applies to those 12 years of age and older. Antigen tests are valid for 24 hours (including living room self-tests), PCR tests for 72 hours. In supermarkets, bakeries and pharmacies, FFP2 masks are mandatory for all customers. Vienna: In the catering…

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