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Covid 19 Vaccination in Austria – timetable

January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 admin

The first Corona vaccinations in Austria and Europe already started shortly after Christmas, but the big vaccination offensive is only now starting little by little. 2021 will be the big vaccination year. Initially, only the vaccine from Biontech/Pfizer will be vaccinated. Unlike most other countries, Austria relied on AstraZeneca’s drug for much of its vaccine procurement. While this has the advantage of being significantly cheaper and not requiring such cold storage, it is unlikely to be licensed in the EU before February. The vaccination plan in Austria includes three phases.…

2,096 new corona infections nationwide

January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 admin

From New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day, there were 2,096 new corona infections in Austria. To date, there have been 362,911 positive test results in Austria. As of today (01 January 2021, 09:30), 6,261 people across Austria have died as a result of Corona virus and 334,901 have recovered. Currently, 2,243 persons are undergoing hospital treatment due to the corona virus, and of these, 385 of the ill persons are in intensive care units. New Corona infections by province:Burgenland: 61Carinthia: 143Lower Austria: 408Upper Austria: 284Salzburg: 351Styria: 219Tyrol: 136Vorarlberg: 153Vienna:…

Nearly 23,000 new infections and 553 deaths in Germany.

January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 admin

German health departments have reported 22,924 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within 24 hours. In addition, 553 new deaths were recorded, the RKI announced early Friday. Interpreting the data is difficult at the moment because fewer people are likely to be tested during the holidays and around the New Year, and not all offices may be submitting their data. As a result, there may be late reports, according to the RKI. A week ago, 25,533 new Corona infections and 412 deaths were registered within 24 hours.…

New Year’s Eve in Italy with sad reviews

January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 admin

Italy said goodbye to the Corona year on a small scale with nightly curfews. Music festivities were mainly broadcast on television and the Internet. Rome issued a short-term ban on fireworks, which will be in effect until January 6. Violators face fines of up to 500 euros. Because the government had banned New Year’s Eve parties to protect health, many cities organized Internet events with Italian music stars. In Rome, for example, rock singer Gianna Nannini was the toast of the town. The entire country, from Bolzano and Venice in…

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz reveals plan for the “free mass testing” in January

January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 admin

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz explained how “Freitesten” works in January. Different rules apply in gastronomy than in tourism. The new year is just around the corner and Austria is in lockdown. This will not change in the first weeks of January. From 18 January, however, all Austrians can “free” themselves from the lockdown with a negative Corona test, or they will have to live with the 24-hour curfews for another week. Restaurants, hotels, and sports and cultural facilities also open on this day. However, a legal regulation on free-testing is still…

Worldwide restrained New Year’s Eve celebrations due to Corona crisis

January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 admin

The start of 2021 worldwide was a different New Year’s Eve than usual because of the Corona pandemic. As usual, Sydney in Australia did start the new year with a colorful fireworks display in front of the Opera House, but this time no spectators were allowed. The situation was similar in New York’s Times Square. The European countries also celebrated the end of the year in a rather restrained manner. Parties and fireworks were canceled, naturally also the Vienna New Year’s Eve path. The fireworks at Sydney Harbour and Opera…

THE CURRENT FIGURES:Nearly 3,000 new infections reported on New Year’s Day

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 admin

So far 360,815 cases, 6,222 died and 332,952 recovered. 2,342 hospitalized, of which 396 intensive. 2,913 new infections Austria-wide. Vienna. After yesterday’s 2,550 new infections, the number of people newly diagnosed with the SARS-CoV-2 virus within 24 hours in Austria on Thursday was again almost 3,000, with 2,913. The proportion of positive tests continued to be over ten percent on New Year’s Eve. The new infections are divided among the federal states as follows: Burgenland: 54Carinthia: 193Lower Austria: 638Upper Austria: 495Salzburg: 306Styria: 374Tyrol: 251Vorarlberg: 173Vienna: 429 73 deaths in one…

More than 130,000 people in Germany vaccinated so far

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 admin

More than 130,000 people in Germany have been vaccinated against the coronavirus so far. By this morning, a total of 131,626 vaccinations had been reported to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). Compared to the previous day, the number of vaccinated increased by 51,465. However, this number may also include subsequent notifications and therefore does not reflect the number of people actually vaccinated on a given day, the RKI emphasized. Among those vaccinated are 57,406 nursing home residents. 61,612 people received the vaccination for occupational reasons, including medical personnel with a…

What is allowed on New Year’s Eve – and what is forbidden

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 admin

RestrictionsThe exit restrictions remain in force today. This means that one may leave the house or apartment only with good reasons. These include averting danger to life, limb and property, emergencies, helping others or physical as well as mental recreation. Parties are not possibleBut beware: although this means that you can go outside at midnight to walk under the stars (fireworks are largely canceled or prohibited), toast with champagne or waltz – but only with your own household or a maximum of one close reference person. Parties outside or inside…