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29 new corona infections in Austria on Tuesday

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New infections with coronavirus in Austria remain at a low level. In the past 24 hours, 29 new infections have been registered across Austria, according to figures from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of the Interior (as of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday), which is far below the seven-day average of 89 cases per day. However, a data adjustment in Carinthia has a massive impact on the statistics. There, the figures were corrected downward by 35 cases. Seven-day incidence also lowWith the low number of cases, the seven-day incidence of…

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Tens of thousands of vaccination appointments available throughout Austria

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Everyone who wants a vaccination should have received two stitches and be fully immunized by September, Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) announced Tuesday. To prevent a fourth Corona wave, 80 percent of the Austrian population should be fully immunized by the fall. Currently, we are at 37 percent of the over-12s. At present, however, vaccination readiness looks poor: Several provinces report that vaccination appointments are available but not yet booked. In Upper Austria alone, almost 89,000 appointments are free. This “registration valley” in the summer was to be expected, says…

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Where you still have to wear a mask starting tomorrow, 1 July 2021

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From July 1, the fabric masks celebrate a comeback. One is no longer obliged to wear the FFP2 masks. Starting 22 July the obligation to wear mask would no longer be necessary. Until then, however, it will still be necessary to wear masks in places of daily use, such as supermarkets and pharmacies, public transportation and its stations, and museums. However, the familiar fabric mask will suffice. An FFP2 mask with its significantly better filtering effect is then not even mandatory in hospitals and nursing homes. Everywhere else, the mask…

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Moderna stimulates immune response against delta variant

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According to Moderna, a U.S. vaccine manufacturer, the vaccine stimulates an immune response against the Delta variant of Corona. Biontech also protects against Corona variantsLaboratory studies using blood from vaccinated individuals have also shown the effect in several other coronavirus variants, the company said Tuesday in Cambridge. Moderna vaccine also effective against Delta variantThe research was based on blood samples from eight participants, taken one week after the second dose of vaccine. The results have not yet been reviewed by other scientists. A detectable immune response in a vaccinated person…

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Viennese Mayor wants to “insist on continuing to wear masks indoors”

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As of July 1, Austria will continue to relax. Accordingly, the Ministry of Health presented the 2nd COVID-19 opening regulation on Monday. As announced in advance, from July 1 there will be no more curfew under the Corona regulations, also the mask requirement will be relaxed or lifted. In addition, the minimum distance of one meter and the square meter restrictions will be dropped. Everywhere where the 3-G proofs apply, the mask requirement will basically be omitted as of July 1. However, there are exceptions for old people’s and nursing…

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Vacation despite Corona: The most important Covid regulations at a glance

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The vacation season is here despite the coronavirus pandemic. With July 1 marking the launch of the EU-wide Green Passport, whose digital Covid certificates are recognized in all 27 EU countries as well as Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein, travel – at least within Europe – is about to get easier ahead of the approaching summer vacations. Many countries, like Austria, have recently relaxed their entry restrictions. Nevertheless, there are still different requirements for entry in the states. Here’s an overview of popular vacation destinations and the rules that apply…

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UP TO 37 GRADES: Hottest day of the year

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ForecastIt will be turbulent again, the meteorologists agree. Today, the previous heat record of the year should fall. Experts believe that temperatures of up to 37 degrees are possible. This maximum value is realistic in northern Burgenland. A high with the name “Afra” pulls again with all strength the heat from Africa over the Mediterranean Sea up to us. Record JuneAccording to ZAMG (Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geodynamik), this June is one of the five hottest of all times. It may even make it to third place, that will be…

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Coronavirus worldwide: Official EU vaccination certificate launch July 1 to provide relief

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More than 181 million people have tested positive for the virus worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 3.9 million infected people have died. More than 2.8 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide. The latest developmentsShortly before the official launch of the EU vaccination certificate, all EU countries are connected to the common technology needed for it. This also applies to Norway and Iceland. At which points the certificates facilitate vacations, shopping trips, visits to events and restaurants or weekend trips is determined by each country. The EU…

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Public transport: The Vienna night subway is running again

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The Vienna night subway returns. After the corona-related break, the trains will be running again for the first time in the night from Friday to Saturday. The metro’s night service was launched in 2010. It is offered on weekends and the night before holidays. After the outbreak of the pandemic, the service had been suspended in March 2020. Now that gastro hours have been extended, the UBahn are once again running every 15 minutes at night. The additional streetcar line U2Z will also be available on the Ring. It was…

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