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First day after lockdown: stores, hairdressers and shopping centers are open again

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Already in the morning many Austrians took advantage of this for shopping. There were long queues in front of stores and traffic jams on the side streets. On Mariahilfer Strasse, many people went shopping – in front of some stores you even had to queue. Already in the morning there was much more going on than on a “normal” Monday, until noon the shopping street was noticeably filled up. The big run after almost three weeks of lockdown did not happen for the time being. Queues formed in front of…

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Fauci fears further peak in mid-January for USA

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According to the renowned immunologist Anthony Fauci, the pandemic could reach another peak in the USA in mid-January. “If we do not counteract strongly, mid January could be a very dark time for us”, Fauci said today at a joint press conference with New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo. He said that this was mainly due to the many people who had met and still wanted to meet with many other people during the holidays – Thanksgiving at the end of November and Hanukkah and Christmas in December – despite recommendations…

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Hungary extends lockdown until 11 January

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In view of the dramatic increase in the number of coronavirus victims and newly infected persons, the strict Covid-19 measures in Hungary will be extended until 11 January, including the curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On 21 December a decision is to be made as to whether Christmas will be an exception. This was announced today by Prime Minister Viktor Orban on his Facebook page. In view of the high risk of infection, New Year’s Eve celebrations and street balls will be banned. Starting tomorrow, Hungarians with CoV…

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Great Britain prepares for first vaccinations

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Tomorrow, Great Britain will start vaccinated its population against the corona virus. Before the start, preparations are in full swing in several hospitals. Boxes with the first vaccine doses arrived at the weekend – among other places in a hospital in the south of London. The vaccine from Biontech and Pfizer presents the authorities with a logistical challenge, as it has to be cooled at minus 70 degrees Celsius. If necessary, the British government wants to fly in the preparation produced in Belgium by military aircraft so that it does…

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Corona numbers decrease: 2,263 new infections and 57 deaths

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This is the lowest new infection value since October 21. On Monday 2,263 new corona cases were reported within 24 hours. This is the lowest new infection value since October 21, i.e. for 47 days. The number of deaths (57 in 24 hours) also decreased compared to the previous day. 99 corona patients were admitted to the normal wards throughout Austria. In the intensive care units, 16 fewer Covid patients are treated. New infections by federal stateSo far there have been 305,693 positive test results in Austria. As of today…

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300 symptom-free teachers tested positive in mass test

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The mass testing of educators has not yet been fully completed. So far, 300 people, or 0.24 percent of those tested, have a positive result. Education Minister Heinz Faßmann said in a press conference on Monday that a number of schools in the country opened up after several weeks of hard lockdown. “School is not an operating room”Regarding the recently valid mask obligation for pupils and teachers, Fassman says: “I receive mails from parents who strictly reject the masks for children, but without suggesting an alternative. It rings through in…

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Christmas and New Year’s Eve: How long can we celebrate?

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Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve the nightly Corona exit restrictions are lifted. However, the time of day until which it is allowed to celebrate will be fixed. Starting today, the hard lockdown ends, but until 6 January there will be a night curfew from 8 pm to 6 am. As announced in the press conference this week, there will be an exception to this exit restriction on December 24, 26 and 31. It is still open, what exactly this means, i.e. up to which time one may celebrate Christmas…

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Good to know: Overview of all relaxations and rules from 7 December

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Starting today, Monday, the hard lockdown in Austria will be gradually relaxed. First of all, trade and compulsory schools will now be allowed to resume operations. Night-time exit restrictions will continue to apply, and restaurants and hotels will have to remain closed. ⛔️ Exit restrictions▶️ In the time from 20 to 6 o’clock you may leave the house only for the following reasons: WorkNecessary basic needs of daily lifeHelp/care for other peopleExercise in the fresh air▶️ During the day (6 a.m. to 8 p.m.) it is possible for people living…

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Increased police presence in Lower Austria’s shopping centers

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When the retail sector opens up again today, Monday, the Lower Austrian police will significantly increase their staff in shopping centers in the province. In this context, Chief Inspector Johann Baumschlager, in a conversation with the APA, referred to the necessity of monitoring the corona measures. He also said that there are traffic concepts for traffic jams, especially at the SCS in Vösendorf (Mödling district). Last but not least, Baumschlager said, security services in malls were supported. The chief inspector also made an appeal to consumers: Non-essential purchases should not…

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