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Austrian EUROVISION Song Contest candidate Vincent Bueno travelled to Rotterdam by night train

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Vincent Bueno took the Nightjet to Rotterdam for the Eurovision Song Contest. The first rehearsal is scheduled for Monday. Song Contest with spectators allowedAustria’s Song Contest candidate Vincent Bueno has traveled to Rotterdam with the Austrian delegation by ÖBB Nightjet. On Monday (10.5.) the first rehearsal in the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam is on the agenda. ESC semifinal shows on May 18 and 20.“In Vienna, I was much more nervous than I am now. I’ve been waiting for this moment all year and now the stress is starting to dissipate,”…

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Vaccination appointment for all in Lower Austria opens tomorrow

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More than 100,000 schedules are available, they will be unlocked from 10am. Next stage in the fight against the Corona virus in Lower Austria. “Monday at 10 a.m., vaccination registration will be available at www.impfung.at for all Lower Austrians aged 16 and older. More than 100,000 appointments are available. Vaccinating protects oneself and the community. Let’s take advantage of the offer, let’s go vaccinate,” emphasize Deputy Provincial Governor Stephan Pernkopf (ÖVP) and Provincial Councilor Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig (SPÖ). Already in the previous week, vaccination appointments were gradually released for everyone from…

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Again more than 400,000 new infections in India

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India has reported more than 400,000 new coronavirus infections for the fourth consecutive day. The number of confirmed infections rose by 403,738 to 22.3 million within 24 hours, the health ministry said today. The country has a population of 1.36 billion. Globally, that’s the second-highest figure after the U.S. (population 330 million). Experts fear, however, a much higher number of unreported cases. Only on Friday, a peak of more than 414,000 new infections had been recorded. The number of deaths in connection with the virus increased by 4,092 to 242,362.…

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Vienna unlocks 10,000 new vaccination appointments starting Monday

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From Monday, there are again free vaccination appointments in the federal capital. Those for special risk groups will be activated. Starting Monday, Vienna will once again release new appointments for Corona vaccinations. This is a large tranche of additional vaccination appointments for special risk groups. Included in this offer are also mentally ill people as well as border commuters, reports ORF Vienna on Sunday. In total, there will be 10,000 new initial vaccination slots. Above all, high-risk and high-risk patients are to be vaccinated more quickly. This was announced by…

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1,026 new infections in Austria

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As of Saturday, more than two million Austrians have received their first vaccination dose. Almost one million people in Austria have already been fully immunized, Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein let it be known: “The pace of vaccination is continuously increasing.” This is also reflected in falling infection figures. From yesterday to today, 1,026 new infections and eight new deaths related to Covid-19 were registered. 409 patients in intensive careSo far, there have been 631,076 positive test results in Austria. As of today, 10,382 people across Austria have died as a…

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Three days of summer heat, then it gets colder again

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Finally, summer is making an appearance. The longing of many Austrians for better weather is definitely fulfilled today. Over 25 degrees brings Mother’s Day in the country. The high “Utine” also provides for summer weather in the next days. On Monday, temperatures are even expected to exceed 30 degrees in some places – especially in Upper and Lower Austria. It will remain warm and the sun will shine almost all over the country. TuesdayOn Tuesday, at least in the east of Austria, the weather will initially continue to be fine.…

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Today, over 3 million women in Austria will celebrate Mother’s Day.

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Celebration. It has been a difficult year for most Austrians. Especially mothers had to endure special burdens in the last months. Home office, distance learning or spending a quarantine with the children at home. In addition to everyday tasks, some obstacles were added. But Austrian mothers are not discouraged by these. Special thanks. They deserve a very special gratitude for what they do every day. More than three million women in Austria are celebrating this Mother’s Day. According to a survey by the trade association, 70 percent of Austrians give…

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Here’s what applies on a Mother’s Day car trip.

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Austrian Press answers some questions regarding car trips on Mother’s Day with regard to the Covid regulations currently in force. Am I currently allowed to drive without restrictions? During the day, between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., staying outside the private living area is allowed without restrictions, and thus also driving. At night, between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., one may only leave the private living area for certain purposes, such as physical or psychological recreation. Does that mean for the Mother’s Day outing that I have to be back…

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Corona vaccination: the second dose is so important

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A new study from Israel shows the need for a second vaccination with Biontech/Pfizer’s Corona vaccine to further curb the corona virus. The vaccine manufacturer and the Ministry of Health in Israel studied the protective effect of the Biontech vaccine after the first and second vaccination. According to the study, between seven and 14 days after receiving the first dose, the Biontech vaccine showed a protective effect of 58 percent against reinfection, 76 percent against hospitalization and 77 against death. Seven days after receiving the second vaccination, the risk of…

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