Year: 2021

Slovakia reports record number of new infections

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The number of new CoV infections in Slovakia has reached a record high. Within 24 hours, 9,171 new cases were added, authorities announced today. This was the first time since the start of the pandemic that the number of detected new infections exceeded 9,000. According to the data, 71 percent of those newly infected were not vaccinated. Nearly 3,000 people were hospitalized for infection. While CoV rules are being tightened and a lockdown is pending in this country, the right-wing conservative government in Slovakia has just backed down from measures…

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Rush for vaccinations: Vienna records record day

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The government and provincial governors have agreed on a general vaccination obligation from February. Infection figures at a record high, overcrowded intensive care units and a low vaccination rate of about 65 percent have made this necessary, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said Friday, explaining the move. Record high for vaccinations in ViennaAt the same time, more Corona vaccinations were administered in Vienna in recent days than ever before. So came on Thursday 29,955 people vaccinated, on Friday it was even 30,788, announced the spokesman for Vienna Health City Council Peter Hacker…

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Again over 15,000 new infections in Austria

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A total of 15,297 new infections – second highest figure since the start of the pandemic. In addition, there are 42 new deaths related to Covid-19. On Saturday, 15,297 new Corona cases were reported in Austria. This is the second-highest figure since the pandemic began about a year and a half ago, after a new record was set just Friday. Today’s new infections are once again higher than the average of 13,496 over the past seven days, and there are now 144,442 active cases. Intensive care units are currently seeing…

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1,000 police trainees help out with lockdown checks

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Starting Monday, police will again monitor compliance with lockdown measures against the Corona pandemic. For this purpose, 1,000 police trainees are available as personnel reserve.Indeed, 2nd year trainees can be deployed as a reserve under the guidance of experienced officers, the Interior Ministry said on Friday as published by the Austrian Press Agency. “The intensity of the controls remains high,” announced the Interior Ministry. So far 115,000 checks in lockdown for unvaccinated peopleSince Monday until Thursday, about 115,000 checks had been carried out across Austria and about 700 reports and…

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Starting Monday: Stricter rules for entry into Austria

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As of Monday, stricter rules will apply when entering Austria – including a 2.5 G proof that is generally required upon entry. The background is the now 7th amendment to the Covid-19 entry regulation 2021, with which, according to the Ministry of Social Affairs, antigen and antibody tests lose their validity as proof. Commuters will be exempt, who, according to the ministry, will need 3-G proof when entering Austria. However, the previously privileged duration of PCR tests of seven days for commuters will be reduced to a validity of 72…

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Lockdown and vaccination: What lies ahead for Austria

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A record number of new infections was reported on Friday: 15,809 new cases were reported. The number was thus once again above the average of the past seven days of 13,189. Currently, there are thus a total of 138,841 people infected with Corona in Austria. Currently, 520 patients are being treated in intensive care units. This is an increase of 22 patients compared to Thursday. In the normal wards there are now 2,871 patients, an increase of 84. That’s an increase of 84. There are also 48 new deaths related…

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Austrian chancellor talks about the new lockdown and the imminent compulsary vaccination for all

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The government imposes the lockdown, the full brake is already on Monday. In addition, a vaccination obligation comes. On Friday, day 634 of the pandemic, the federal government pulls the emergency brake for the fourth (!) time: starting Monday, public life throughout Austria comes to a standstill. For the next three weeks, the whole of Austria will be in lockdown. Until December 12, that is, at least. On Friday night, Federal Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg took a stand in Austrian Television ZIB2 studio on the new lockdown and the imminent compulsory…

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Thousands demonstrate against Corona measures in Vienna

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Shortly before the nationwide lockdown takes effect, opponents of the Corona pandemic measures have called for demonstrations in Vienna, with several thousand activists expected in the city on Saturday. The FPÖ is organizing the largest rallies. However, their chairman Herbert Kickl will not be there, he tested positive for the corona virus and is in quarantine. The Interior Ministry assumes that right-wing extremists will also be found in the ranks of the demonstrators. Thus, mobilizations have been observed among identitarians and the hooligan scene. There have already been threats against…

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Austrian President Van der Bellen on lockdown: ‘Right, but late’

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Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen addressed the nation in a televised speech Friday evening. He spoke out in favor of mandatory vaccination and warned against finger-pointing. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen (The Greens) addressed all Austrians in a televised speech Friday night. He spoke out in favor of mandatory vaccination and warned against blaming others. AUSTRIA. “It simply could not go on like this,” the federal president said in his speech. The decision for a new breakwater lockdown was the right one at the present time, he said,…

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