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Germany’s Health Minister Jens Spahn: “It’s ten past twelve”

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Germany’s Health Minister Jens Spahn and Robert Koch Institute (RKI) President Lothar Wieler have painted a dramatic picture of the coronavirus situation. “The momentum is unbroken,” Spahn said today in Berlin. The situation is more serious than last week, he said. “It’s ten past twelve.” Referring to the situation in German hospitals, Spahn said, “We are in a national emergency that also needs a joint effort.” Wieler pointed out that in more than a quarter of counties, the 7-day incidence is above 500, and many hospitals are at breaking point.…

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Compulsory vaccination as of February 1 throughout Austria

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A general vaccination requirement is to come into force in Austria from February 1, 2022, to curb the spread of the Corona pandemic, according to a government press statement on Friday. The common goal must be to get the unvaccinated to vaccinate instead of restricting the unvaccinated, Chancellor Schallenberg said in a press conference Friday morning. This, he said, has not been achieved despite the measures set in place over the past few months. Too many have not gotten vaccinated. One had come to a difficult decision: A nationwide vaccination…

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Nationwide lockdown from Monday – mandatory vaccination from Feb. 1, 2022

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20-day lockdown aims to lower infection numbers. Schools to remain open, third vaccination to be brought forward, home office recommended. The nationwide lockdown is to apply from 0 to 24 hours and initially last 20 days. After 10 days, an evaluation will be made. This means that the lockdown will initially last until December 12 at the longest.* For the unvaccinated, it will continue after Dec. 12.* Students will continue to have face-to-face classes. For all school levels masks are mandatory in the buildings, children may stay at home without…

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Delta-Plus spreads rapidly in the UK

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The delta subvariant of coronavirus, AY.4.2. is now responsible for more than one in ten new infections in the UK. This is according to the large-scale React study conducted by Imperial College London, the latest results of which were published on Thursday. According to the study, 11.8 percent of 841 sequenced positive samples could be assigned to the AY.4.2. subvariant. In total, PCR tests from more than 100,000 people had been evaluated for the study. According to the findings, the subvariant is probably spreading faster than the previously predominant delta…

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7,000 students in Covid quarantine

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The number of new Covid infections continues to rise, and with it the number of those who need to be quarantined. At home schools, Corona continues to spread. On Monday alone, 1,210 students tested positive for Corona. They now have to be quarantined, just like their classmates. At the country one lost however at present the overview, how many classes are now really not at the school. On Wednesday, however, one knew at least how many pupils and students are currently in quarantine. “Currently, we cannot communicate any numbers about…

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Corona: After three and a half lockdowns, Austria is on the verge of a fourth one

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In the federal government’s “step-by-step plan”, which only came into force on September 15, a lockdown for all was not actually planned. The plan was to be based on the number of Corona patients in intensive care units, and a lockdown for the unvaccinated would have been envisaged if the number of patients had reached 600. But the momentum of the increase forced the government to gradually move up and the lockdown for the unvaccinated went into effect as early as Monday of this week. Over 15,000 new infections and…

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Vienna: COVID 19 measures to take effect starting Friday, November 19, 2021

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Due to the infection incidence, further measures will come into force in Vienna from November 19. Extension of the FFP2 mask obligationGastronomy: staff must wear FFP2 masks . Guests will wear an FFP2 mask when entering the restaurant, on the way to the table and when leaving the table.Trade: All personnel wear FFP2 mask. The FFP2 mask requirement for customers remains unchanged.Body-related services: Both body-facing service providers and customers wear FFP2 masks.Indoor areas: The FFP2 mask obligation is also extended to all indoor areas that are not private areas. This…

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Lockdown in Upper Austria and Salzburg from Monday, 22. November until December 17, 2022

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In Upper Austria, as in Salzburg, there will be a general lockdown from Monday. This is scheduled to last until December 17.Retail – with the exception of daily needs – restaurants and hotels will be closed, take-away and click&collect will remain allowed. Schools will be closed, except for care for those who need it, presented LH Thomas Stelzer (ÖVP) Thursday evening details. Lockdown in Salzburg: “Had no other choice”By December 17 at the latest, it should be decided whether the lockdown must continue, whether there is relief for vaccinated or…

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Third vaccination: where to get vaccinated? An overview of registration in the provinces.

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The protection against the coronavirus decreases noticeably after half a year. Therefore, the recommendation of the National Vaccination Panel is: booster vaccination for all adults. Third vaccination: Where can I register?Registration for the third vaccination varies from province to province. On the info page of “Österreich impft” you will find an overview of all federal states. There are also hotlines where you can get information. Basically, 1450 also provides information on third party vaccinations. If you want to get vaccinated again at your family doctor, you can get information at…

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