820 new infections at the start of the week

Today, Monday there are 820 Corona cases in Austria, the lowest daily value since October 5, 2020. Ten deaths were reported. Most new infections occurred in Vienna (191), followed by Styria (188), Lower Austria (115), Upper Austria (104), Tyrol (85), Vorarlberg (43), Salzburg (38), Carinthia (31) and Burgenland (25). The number of intensive care patients also decreased by 23. Seven-day incidence below 100About a week before the scheduled May 19 opening, the seven-day incidence in Austria has fallen below 100 for the first time in nearly seven months. According to…

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Today’s weather: sunny and very warm

Today, MondayFrom the beginning the sun will shine, mostly unclouded. A few larger clouds will pass through, especially in Vorarlberg and in the Tyrolean Oberland, initially also from Innsbruck to Villach. In the evening, a few raindrops may fall. The wind from the southeast to the south will blow briskly to strongly in many regions, often becoming foehny. In places it will be the warmest day so far this year, temperatures will rise to 24 to 30 degrees. Tomorrow, TuesdayIn the eastern half once again summer weather with lots of…

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UK: Hugs and kisses allowed as of May 17

The British government wants to allow “intimate contact” such as hugs and kisses at greetings and farewells again, as Secretary of State Michael Gove announced on Sunday. The relaxation is to take effect May 17, when other restrictions will also be lifted. The government wants to “restore friendly, intimate contact between friends and family (…),” Gove told the BBC. From May 17, most outdoor contact restrictions will end. Then meetings with up to 30 people will be allowed. Indoors, up to six people or two households will be allowed to…

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Beware: Posting vaccination certificates on social networks could be dangerous

In times of Corona, you can see photos of vaccination cards on social networks again and again. Yellow paper, white glue, stamp, signature – and a joyful text. But such vaccination card postings are better left alone. For two reasons.Even if the joy is great and you want to share it with everyone, you should not share pictures of the Covid 19 vaccination entry in the vaccination certificate on social networks. For one thing, this could play into the hands of criminals, who could use the information they see, such…

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Opening ordinance in Austria to be presented today

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) and Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) will present today, Monday the ordinance for the planned openings after the lockdown from May 19. Before that, details will be discussed with the provincial governors, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday. The ordinance will then be presented to the public. The planning of the opening steps took place in intensive cooperation with numerous experts and the provinces, it said. The chancellor expressed confidence that a “big step towards normality” would follow with May 19. This would be made possible…

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7 delicious foods you can eat as much of as you want – without gaining

Eat as much as you want without gaining weight from it? It sounds too good to be true. But it isn’t! Because with certain foods, you’re allowed to grab as much as you want – without it all showing up on the scale. CabbageWhether sautéed, steamed or crispy from the oven – broccoli and cauliflower are particularly low in calories. At 100 grams, these cabbages have just over 20 calories. By comparison, a small banana alone has 60 calories. On top they are super Vitamin C suppliers and as fiber…

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End of the pandemic: WHO chief with tough prognosis

After repeated speculation that 2021 would be another year that the corona pandemic would have a firm grip on us, Hans Kluge, the head of the World Health Organization, has now confirmed this scenario. In an interview with “Die Welt,” the WHO expert answered the question about an end to the corona crisis as follows: “I assume that the pandemic will be over by early 2022.” That would not mean that the virus would have disappeared by that time, but it would at least mean that stringent measures would no…

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

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

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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