Category: Austrian News

There are also 25 new deaths associated with Covid-19 infections From Friday to Saturday, 26,282 new infections were registered in Austria. To date, there have been 2,451,024 positive test results in Austria. As of today, 14,562 people across Austria have died due to coronavirus, and 2,140,712 have recovered. 185 in intensive careCurrently, 2,244 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the coronavirus. Of these, 185 are being cared for in intensive care units. The new infections in the federal statesCarinthia: 1,976Lower Austria: 4,942Upper Austria: 4,320Salzburg: 1.406Styria: 4,451Tyrol: 2,029Vorarlberg: 1,242Vienna: 5,252…

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There are also 34 new deaths associated with Covid 19 infections. From Thursday to Friday, 31,166 new infections were registered in Austria. Currently, there are 302,866 people actively infected with Coronavirus in Austria. To date, there have been 2,424,742 positive test results in Austria. As of today, 14,537 people across Austria have died as a result of the Coronavirus, and 2,107,339 have recovered. 194 in intensive careCurrently, 2,291 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the Coronavirus. Of these, 194 are being cared for in intensive care units. The new…

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In addition, there are 32 new deaths associated with Covid 19 infections. From Wednesday to Thursday, 30,914 new infections were registered in Austria. This is just above the average of 29,815 over the past seven days. Currently, 306,438 people in Austria are actively infected with the coronavirus. The seven-day incidence is 2,344.70. In the past 24 hours, 469,550 new PCR tests were performed. This results in a positive rate of 6.50 percent.There are also 32 new deaths associated with Covid-19 infection to report. Thus, the pandemic has claimed 14,503 lives…

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The government wants to decide by March 15 on suspending the Corona vaccination requirement. Even before the start of penalties for the unvaccinated from March 16, the government wants to decide on the enforcement of the Compulsory Vaccination Law and a possible suspension of compulsory vaccination.The advisory commission of lawyers and health experts designated for this purpose is being formed these days and is expected to recommend the government to enforce the compulsory vaccination law before mid-March, Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) said, after the Corona summit on Wednesday. Decision on…

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After the federal and state governments summit, Ludwig announced this but reaffirmed it. On Wednesday, despite high infection figures, the government announced relaxations. As of March 5, almost all measures are dropped – except in Vienna. FFP2 mask requirement remains partially in place. Austria is at a plateau in terms of infections, yet there are relaxations in two stages. Starting February 19, the strict 2-G rule will be replaced by 3-G. From March 5, most Corona restrictions will fall. Stricter rules will remain in Vienna, while in Carinthia, a two-week…

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Now fixed: Big opening on March 5, 2022!On February 19, all 2G settings will be switched back to 3G. With March 5, all still upright Corona restrictions will fall in Austria, the government will lift both the so-called G-rules and the gastro-restriction hour. Only the FFP2 masks remain to us in certain areas—an overview of the recent decisions. The measures as of March 5– Elimination of all measures, except for high-risk areas (nursing homes/hospitals: 3G there for employees, service providers, and visitors)– Opening of night catering– Lifting of the ban…

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In the past few days, the number of new infections had leveled off at around 25,000 cases. From Tuesday to Wednesday, 38,256 new infections were registered in Austria. This is about 10,000 more than the days before. For three days, new infections had settled around 25,000. The number of active cases had also been declining for days. Now, however, the number rises again to 309,150 actively infected with the coronavirus in Austria. 44 deathsThe number of deaths also rose again. 44 more deaths related to the coronavirus in 24 hours…

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The Austrian government and the states will meet today, Wednesday, for another Corona summit. They are expected to discuss further relaxations and whether PCR tests should continue to be free of charge. The government’s assessment of the Gecko crisis team setup is also likely to be decisive in further action. The day before, the Gecko crisis team gave the green light for additional openings – under the condition that the peak of the current wave has been passed. All forecast scenarios would show that once the so-called peak is passed,…

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Because of 2.6 billion euros so far, the ÖVP is questioning the free tests. Wednesday’s summit could herald their end. Finance Minister Brunner (ÖVP) had made a start in “Heute”: with the vaccination obligation, the free Covid tests should be phased out, he had demanded. Subsequently, other VP grandees questioned the free tests, most recently also the chancellor. After all, they have so far cost taxpayers 2.6 billion euros. It is now clear that their end will be heralded today, and tests will only remain free in exceptional cases –…

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