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European Medicines Agency (EMA) begins review of Oxford vaccine

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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is starting a review of the Oxford coronavirus vaccine developed by the British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca in collaboration with the University of Oxford. This is the first time this has been done in the European Union for a coronavirus vaccine. The EMA warned today against jumping to hasty conclusions: This does not yet mean that the vaccine can be considered effective and safe. This has yet to be shown in the review. In view of the urgency, this review will be carried out in an…

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Currently 1,447 corona cases in Austrian schools

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The number of new infections is also increasing at schools. Most of the cases were again recorded in Vienna. 1,218 students and 178 teachers have tested positive for the coronavirus in Austria as of Thursday, as the Ministry of Education has announced. That is about 0.1 percent of the 1.1 million students and 123,000 teachers. In addition, there are 51 positive cases among the administrative staff. Most reported cases were in Vienna with 557 currently corona-positive students and 64 teachers, followed by Upper Austria (164/24), Lower Austria (159/23), Tyrol (102/16),…

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Survey shows: 81 percent of Austrians support compulsory masks

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A survey has shown that four out of five Austrians are in favor of compulsory masks in parts of public life. The approval is thus almost as high as during the lockdown. Most Austrians are in favor of making masks mandatory in parts of public life. In the latest survey conducted as part of the Austrian Corona Panel Project at the University of Vienna, 81 percent stated that in their opinion, an obligation to wear a mask should currently apply in stores and public transport. This is a similar number…

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Again more than 10,000 new infections in France

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In France, the number of reported new infections has again risen above the 10,000 mark. The health authorities yesterday announced 12,845 cases, bringing the total to 563,535. The number of deaths rose by 63 to 31,956, according to the data. The situation in Paris also deteriorated again recently. According to city authorities, the highest warning level could soon be declared in the French capital. Deputy Mayor Anne Souyris told the channel Franceinfo that two of the three criteria for the highest CoV warning level were met in Paris: The number…

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Eleven new travel warnings in Germany

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Due to high coronavirus infection rates, Germany has classified Iceland and individual regions in nine other European countries as risk areas in addition to the whole of Belgium. The Robert Koch Institute updated its risk list accordingly last night and included parts of Great Britain for the first time, including Wales and Northern Ireland. In France, the regions Pays de la Loire and Burgundy (Bourgogne) were added. This means that in Germany’s largest neighboring country, only the border region of Grand Est, which was once particularly hard hit by the…

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Ministry of Health: No lockdown in preparation

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The Ministry of Health today rejected the claim by FPÖ leader Norbert Hofer that a second lockdown would be prepared from 23 October and thus before the All Saints’ weekend. There was no question of this, according to a spokeswoman in response to an APA inquiry in the ministry. A second lockdown is only planned if the health system is on the verge of collapse, and there is no question of that. At the moment, the main focus is on targeted measures where the coronavirus traffic lights show the need…

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UPDATE – Strong increase again: 772 new corona infections

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Already yesterday, 609 new infections were reported – today the numbers increased again. The number of new coronavirus infections has increased again in the last 24 hours. 772 new infections were reported on Wednesday. Already on Tuesday there were 609 new cases. So far, there have been 44,813 positive test results in Austria. As of today (September 30, 2020, 09:30 a.m.), 799 people throughout Austria have died as a result of the corona virus and 35,644 have recovered. At present, 496 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the corona…

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Czech Republic and Slovakia declare a state of emergency

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Border or company closures are not planned, the respective governments assure. Currently, there are up to 3000 new corona infections daily in the Czech Republic, in Slovakia only about 550. In Austria’s neighboring countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the respective governments have declared a state of emergency. In Slovakia, the decision is effective as early as October 1, in the Czech Republic as of October 5. According to the Czech Minister of Health Roman Prymula, the state of emergency should last 30 days. The aim is to decide on…

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Viennese Gastro-Voucher can only be redeemed until Wednesday

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The Viennese Gastro Voucher campaign cost the City of Vienna 39 million euros. It was intended to support the catering industry, which had been hit by the Corona pandemic. Vienna – The Vienna Gastro Voucher is expiring. Whoever still wants to redeem the voucher in a Viennese restaurant or in the coffee house around the corner must do so until Wednesday. Because afterwards this is no longer possible. Gastro Vouchers were sent to all Viennese households in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce starting in June. One-person household received 25…

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