The Austrian Press Agency (APA) reports that people who have already been vaccinated against COVID-19 can now get proof of their immunization printed from the Electronic Immunization Record at pharmacies. Via APA, the Chamber of Pharmacists in Austria said that the service is available to those insured who are also eligible to receive free tests at pharmacies. Meanwhile, a study commissioned by the chamber shows that 67 percent of pharmacists want to provide vaccinations. 48 percent of pharmacies suitable for vaccinationAccording to the study, under half of Austrian pharmacies (48…
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562 new corona infections in Austria on Thursday
On Thursday, 562 new Corona infections were registered in Austria. So far, 10,527 people have died in connection with the viral disease across Austria. As of Thursday, (May 20, 2021, 9:30 a.m.) there have been 639,616 positive test results in Austria. 10,527 people have died and 619,756 have recovered from the effects of Corona virus across Austria. Currently, 782 people are undergoing hospitalization for Corona virus. Of these, 252 are being cared for in intensive care units. New infections in the provinces since yesterday’s announcement: Burgenland: 9Carinthia: 50Lower Austria: 86Upper…
Read MoreAustria’s Vincent Bueno sings tonight in the Eurovision song contest semi-final
Today, Thursday, it will be exciting for Austria when Vincent Bueno sings the power ballad “Amen” in the 2nd semi-final for a place in the ESC finals. Austria goes for power balladThe first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam is beaten, ten countries made it on Tuesday evening to the big final show on May 22. It will now be exciting for Austria on Thursday, when Vincent Bueno with the slow ballad “Amen” must fight in the second semifinal against 16 strong competitors for entry into the final…
Read MoreCorona entry requirements in Europe: these obligations apply to Austrians
Austria-entry: Quarantine not a mustJust in time for the long weekends because of the Catholic feasts – Pentecost Sunday and on the first week of June, the Corpus Christi, traveling is getting easier. Like Austria, some European countries have relaxed their entry restrictions. However, the regulations still vary widely. While some countries still do not allow tourist entries or impose quarantine, you can enter many countries with a negative Coronatest without any problems. Vaccinated and recovered people have advantages only in some places. In Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Greece,…
Read MoreSleep problems: You wake up at a certain time every night? This is the reason!
Do you have a restless sleep and keep waking up at the same time of the night? Sleep experts and psychologists have been getting to the bottom of this phenomenon with the help of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Sleepless nights can be cruel, especially the next morning when you feel like you’re exhausted. Insomnia includes the inability to fall asleep, waking up at night, or shallow and restless sleep. Until now, scientists and sleep researchers agreed that insomnia depends on various factors. Among them, sudden change of weather, caffeinated drinks…
Read More900 Corona cases on opening day in Austria
The number of new infections remains below the 1,000 mark. Around 900 new infections were reported on the day of the grand openings. The Corona situation is improving with each passing day; for six days already, Austria has never recorded more than 1,000 cases. A look at the past few days shows that the numbers are not only holding at a stable level, but are also moving in the right direction. There were 933 new infections on May 13, 887 on May 14, 644 on May 15, 673 on May…
Read MoreAUSTRIA ends lockdown: Short Overview of the rules starting today, 19 May 2021
A Corona test is considered proof of epidemiological safety. On Wednesday, restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, hotels and more are reopening under strict security. So far, 3,018,250 people in Austria have received at least the first vaccination dose. What you need to know now: ➤ You are freshly vaccinated: test is still necessary. ➤ First vaccination was at least 22 days ago: afterwards up to three months after vaccination (Johnson&Johnson: nine months) ➤ You have already been vaccinated twice: entry up to nine months after first shot. This applies if you…
Read MoreSinging and choir practice allowed again in the Catholic church
Relaxations also occur in Catholic churches.There are also relaxations for churches in the Corona measures. In the future, singing will be allowed again – in liturgical singing and in choral singing. However, the mask requirement and distance rules remain in place. The Roman Catholic Church has published on Tuesday analogous to the relaxations of the Corona measures the new framework order for services. There is green light from Wednesday on liturgical singing as well as choral singing. Mask obligation and distance rules remain in place. For baptisms and weddings, the…
Read MoreCorona vaccination with Astrazeneca followed by Biontech/Pfizer vaccine is safe and highly effective.
Covid 19 vaccination with Astrazeneca followed by Biontech/Pfizer vaccine is safe and highly effective, according to study data from Spain. According to the data, antibody levels were between 30 and 40 times higher at the second dose with the Biontech vaccine compared with a control group that received only one dose of Astrazeneca. In addition, the combination of the two vaccines apparently increases efficacy, according to preliminary results of the Combivacs study published Tuesday by Spain’s Carlos III Health Institute. Levels of neutralizing antibodies increased more than sevenfold after the…
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