Parts of the Czech Republic and Austria are much more affected by the coronavirus than Bavaria. Several border regions are now officially classified as risk areas by the German government. Germany warns against travelling there. Recently, after Vienna, Vorarlberg was also put on the Red List. What does this mean for tourists, business travelers and commuters? What is the Corona situation in the Czech Republic and Austria? In Austria, Vorarlberg, which borders on Bavaria, is now considered a risk area alongside Vienna. In the Czech Republic, large parts of the…
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From Monday: Vienna introduces mandatory guest registration in restaurants
The federal capital Vienna will implement starting Monday the obligatory registration in the gastronomy. Vienna introduces an obligatory registration of guests in the catering trade. This should make it easier to track contact persons in case of coronavirus infections. Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) announced this on Thursday. The federal capital Vienna will issue a decree, which will come into force on Monday. A corresponding form is currently being developed. Single sheets, no listsRestaurant owners are required to provide forms in which the guests must register. This is to be…
Read MoreImportant information about the new COVID 19 law
Can tour groups have lunch together, or does the 10-person rule apply? No. Tour groups may consist of a maximum of 10 persons (as well as children or persons in the common household subject to supervision). On the bus, there is no restriction on the number of persons, but masks are compulsory. Do I also have to wear a mouth and nose protector in the restaurant’s garden? No. The regulation states: The customer must wear a mouth and nose protector in closed rooms. This applies to all ways, for example…
Read MoreTravel warnings for Innsbruck issued
New infections remained stable at a high level of 681 yesterday. On Wednesday, Belgium also issued a travel warning for Innsbruck – last week the country issued one against Vienna. In the seven-day incidence per 100,000 Innsbruck is 137.8 and Vienna 114.7. Purely from the numbers both would be red thereby. The European Health Authority has already put Austria, like many EU countries, on red, as the incidence is over 100. The number of new infections remained stable at 681 yesterday. The country Germany important for the tourism classified Vorarlberg…
Read MoreCorona Free countries
Worldwide there are still 12 countries that have not officially reported a Corona case. More than 32 people worldwide have already become infected with the coronavirus, and almost one million have already died of Covid-19. Nevertheless, there are still 12 countries that have not reported a single case of corona. These are remote islands or dictatorial regimes.These countries are (officially) still corona freeNorth KoreaTurkmenistanSolomon IslandsVanatuSamoaKiribatiMicornesiaTongaMarshall IslandsPalauTuvaluNauru Geographic and political isolationOne of these places is called Nauru. This almost circular island is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, very…
Read MoreNew test street in Vienna – also with antibody blood test
Roughly estimated, over 35,000 Viennese have already been tested for the corona virus in the first test street. The City of Vienna offers corona and antibody tests in the new test street on the Danube island. Viennese with mild or unclear symptoms are allowed to come to the drive-in by car. Vienna. Because of the great rush at the Corona Test Street, Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) announced a second one on Friday. On Wednesday, the Danube Island has been leaked as a location and tomorrow, Thursday, it will be opened.…
Read MoreGermany classifies Vorarlberg as a risk area
In view of the high number of new infections, Vorarlberg in Germany is now also officially considered a coronavirus risk area. This is the result of the list of German risk areas updated this evening, which the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) maintains in Germany. “The federal state of Vorarlberg is now also considered a risk area,” the institute’s website states. Vienna has already been considered a risk area since September 16. Entering the country from risk areas must present a negative Covid-19 test, which must not be older than 48…
Read MoreAgain 681 new corona infections in only 24 hours
In a 24-hour comparison, 681 new corona infections were reported in Austria – 305 of which were in Vienna. Vienna. So far, 39,984 positive test results have been reported in Austria. As of today (September 23, 2020, 09:30 a.m.), 777 people throughout Austria have died as a result of the corona virus and 30,949 have recovered. At present, 413 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the corona virus and 77 of these patients are in intensive care units. The new infections since the last notification are divided among the…
Read MoreWhat regulations apply to Austrians if they want to travel to other European countries? An overview.
For several days now, some countries have had different rules for Viennese people than for people coming from the rest of Austria. Furthermore, free entry does not automatically mean that travel is possible so easily. After all, Austria has also issued travel warnings and sometimes strict regulations for returning to Austria. Sweden, Croatia or Romania let for example Austrians freely enter, with the return to Austria is then however a Corona test due. In principle the Foreign Ministry still advises the Austrians “urgently from all not necessary” foreign journeys. Roughly…
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