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GOVERNMENT PLANS TO TIGHTEN UP ITS CORONA MEASURES STARTING 4.9.2020

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Vienna. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz already announced in his speech on Friday that there would be new measures in the fight against the second wave of the coronavirus. Minister of Health Rudolf Anschober is now also planning his own “declaration” on Tuesday. By Wednesday — there should be an agreement on the tightening. Fixed: There will be no major events until at least the end of the year. This will of course also affect the ball season. In addition, all further relaxation steps – from September 1 there should have been…

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Vacations in times of Corona: Where travel warnings currently apply

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Not only Austria demands covid-tests or quarantine of returning citizens.  Summer is soon over, but the vacation season is not. Since the infection numbers are not decreasing, strict Corona vacation rules should be implemented. The 8 most important questions and answers. 1. In which country can I still travel? And where does a travel warning apply? On Friday, Hungary announced that it will close its borders to tourists from September 1. A travel warning is currently in force for Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Croatia, Montenegro, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Spain…

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Already over 24.6 million corona infections worldwide

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Worldwide, more than 24.6 million people have already been proven to be infected with the coronavirus. Approximately 833,000 people have therefore died in connection with Covid-19 diseases. The USA continues to have by far the highest number of infections, followed by Brazil and India. In the USA, at least 47,467 new infections were registered within 24 hours. To date, 5.93 million people have been infected in the country. The total number of victims is 181,862. Chinese authorities announced nine new infections, as many as the day before. All those affected…

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UPDATE: Almost 400 confirmed corona infections within 24 hours in Austria

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29 August 2020 – In Austria, 395 new SARS-CoV-2 infections were detected by test within 24 hours. This was announced by the Ministry of the Interior on Saturday morning. The day before there had been 229 infections. So far, there have been 26,985 positive test results in Austria. As of Saturday morning, 22,866 patients throughout Austria have recovered and 733 people have died of Covid-19. Currently 144 persons are in hospital treatment due to the coronavirus in Austria, 30 of them in intensive care units. In the federal capital Vienna,…

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Reproduction figure in Austria down to 1.14

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AGES analysis – Last Friday’s figure was 1.31 – 1.4 percent increase in infections per day – fewer travel-associated infections. Vienna. The effective reproduction rate of the coronavirus – how many people on average are infected by one affected person – has dropped to 1.14 in Austria for the period from August 14 to 26. In the previous reference period it had been 1.31. This communicated the agency for health and food security (AGES) Friday evening. Apparently the travel-associated infections decrease. Also the daily rate of increase in new infections…

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USA: First known case of renewed corona infection

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According to a study, scientists have proven a renewed corona infection in a patient in the USA who has been recovering for some time. This shows that the immunity after an infection is not absolute and multiple infections are possible, the study said. In addition, the patient’s second disease was more severe than the first. It is unclear, however, to what extent general conclusions can be drawn from this. The study by researchers led by Richard Tillett of the University of Nevada was submitted to “The Lancet” magazine, but has…

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DAY OF APPRECIATION FOR FILIPINO FRONTLINERS IN AUSTRIA

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Crisis begets heroes. In this COVID-19 pandemic that continues to cripple the world, courageous  Filipino frontliners are stepping up. The Philippine Embassy in Vienna, under the leadership of Ambassador Maria Cleofe Natividad honored  the sacrifice, bravery and heroism of the Filipino frontline health workers, grocery clerks, cooks, household and airport workers  amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis. The event dubbed as „Day of Appreciation for Filipino Frontliners in Austria“ aims to give recognition to the outstanding performance of individual frontliners and the services they rendered to the Austrian populace. Sixteen…

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COVID 19: Only 70 new infections in Vienna

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Within 24 hours, only 70 new cases were reported in Vienna this time – yesterday it was 130. As of Friday, August 28, 2020, 8.00 a.m., 7,574 positive tests have been confirmed in Vienna. The number of deaths related to the virus remains unchanged at 210. 5,710 people have recovered. The health hotline 1450 received 2,445 calls. Information for the population is also available from the service number of the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) at 0800 555 621. — Hector Pascua, Source: sozialministerium.at

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Hungary will close its borders on September 1

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Hungary will close its borders to foreign tourists on September 1. Austrians will then no longer be allowed to travel through. Only those who are Hungarian citizens, who are in quarantine for 14 days and finally have two negative Covid-19 tests may cross the border. For people who live in Austria, but want to travel through, this makes the way much more complicated. The Hungarian government has decided to take this step due to increasing infection rates and announced the measure on Friday afternoon in Budapest. Foreigners must give a…

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