Day: December 3, 2023

Austria is experiencing the highest wave since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. At least, that’s the alarming call from microbiologist Ulrich Elling. A look at the wastewater monitoring confirms this. The curve has reached its highest point since measurements began. At the same time, the protein corona vaccine from Novavax, adapted to the Omicron variant XBB.1.5, has now reached Austria. XBB.1.5 and its offspring are currently among the most prevalent variants in Austria and are responsible for around 800 hospitalizations throughout Austria. The vaccine will be available from all…

Heavy snowfall led to extensive traffic disruptions in large parts of Austria on Saturday. Deep winter driving conditions caused issues in the far west—Vorarlberg and Tyrol—and Upper and Lower Austria. In Tyrol, there were also disruptions to rail services and the power supply. In a nightclub in the Vorarlberg town of Dornbirn, 91 people were trapped for five hours after a landslide. The ÖAMTC reported deep winter road conditions, especially on the northern and eastern sides of the Alps. With repeated traffic jams and accidents, numerous main routes were difficult…

The Viennese are spending an average of 50 euros on gifts for St. Nicholas this year, a survey shows. Chocolate Nikolaus, fruit, and cash are especially popular gifts. Many chocolate Santa Clauses are once again being sold over the counters of confectionery manufacturers in Vienna these days – but of course, there is also the occasional Krampus. Survey shows that Viennese like to give presents for St. NicholasAccording to a recent KMU Forschung Austria poll, seven out of ten Viennese want to give at least one small gift to St.…