Category: Austrian News

Twelve thousand three hundred five new Corona infections were detected across Austria within 24 hours on Monday. Only about 190,900 tests determined the number of new infections after their number had already fallen continuously since the limitation as of last Friday. The new cases are well below the previous seven-day average of 21,725, with a seven-day incidence of 1,693.5 cases per 100,000 population. At the same time, 17 additional Covid-19-related deaths occurred. The new deaths brought the number of victims claimed by Covid-19 since the outbreak in Austria to 16,002.…

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According to the Ministry of Health and Interior data, the newest infections within 24 hours were reported in Vienna, with 3,817 cases. This was followed by Lower Austria (2,974), Upper Austria (2,222), Styria (1,461), and Carinthia (1,103). There were 685 new cases in Salzburg, Vorarlberg 664, and Tyrol 651 new infections. Once again, Burgenland brings up the rear with 330 new cases since yesterday, Saturday. The province with the highest seven-day incidence is currently Lower Austria with 2,206.2, followed by Vienna, Burgenland and Vorarlberg (2,008.6, 1,887, and 1,869.7, respectively). Further,…

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From Friday to Saturday, 19,043 new infections were registered in Austria. In addition, 52 fresh deaths related to the virus were reported. The last time fewer than 20,000 new Corona infections were documented within 24 hours was 18 January 2022. Specifically, there were 16,685 before the number of people infected gradually increased. Currently, there are 320,299 people actively infected with the coronavirus in Austria. The seven-day incidence has dropped to 1,948.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. To date, there have been 3,873,448 positive test results in Austria. Today, 15,957 people with…

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Complexity researcher Peter Klimek says that a new Corona wave will undoubtedly hit us. And it may even happen before autumn. A new Corona wave will sweep over Austria “at the latest” in autumn, says complexity researcher Peter Klimek in the “Wien Heute” interview. And that “at the very latest.“ A new Corona wave in Austria is already possible in the summer, and the new variant could cause “even earlier problems.“ Therefore, a new vaccination campaign is necessary to slow down the wave. Epidemiologist Gerald Gartlehner already recommends four vaccinations.…

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On Friday, Health Minister Johannes Rauch (Greens) in Mellau (Bregenzerwald) rejected criticism of the new Corona testing strategy. The regulation had been launched on time, and the new system – which started on 1 April – was working well, Rauch affirmed. Any teething problems would be eliminated, and the testing regime would also be evaluated on an ongoing basis. “Anyone who wants to be tested will be given a test,” he said. Since Friday, only five PCR tests and five antigen tests per person and Monday will be given free.…

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The number of new infections in Austria is stabilizing. More than 25,000 new cases were reported yesterday, the lowest Thursday figure in more than two months. From Thursday to Friday, 23,357 new infections were registered in Austria. This represents the lowest Friday figure in eleven weeks. The current new infections are below the previous seven-day average of 27,057. Currently, 340,543 people in Austria are actively infected with the coronavirus. The seven-day incidence is 2,127.86. In the past 24 hours, 295,425 new PCR tests were performed. This results in a positive…

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In the past 24 hours (as of 9.30 a.m. Thursday), 25,893 new infections with the coronavirus have been recorded in Austria. A week ago, there were 41,607 new cases. The number of infections is thus continuing to fall. On the other hand, corona fatalities remain high – 53 more people infected with the virus have died since yesterday. There was a decrease in the number of Corona patients in hospitals. In the past 24 hours, the occupancy rate dropped by 94 in normal wards and 21 in intensive care units.…

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Forty-eight further deaths were associated with Covid 19 infection. Compared to 53,071 the previous week and 52,045 the week before, 34,743 new infections were registered in Austria today. That’s up from the previous seven-day average of 31,381. Currently, 373,474 people in Austria are actively infected with the coronavirus. The seven-day incidence is 2,467.90. In the past 24 hours, 610,960 new PCR tests were performed. This results in a positive rate of 8.86 percent. There are also 48 new deaths associated with Covid 19 infections to report. To date, the Coronavirus…

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From Monday to Tuesday, 22,830 new infections were registered in Austria. This is below the past seven-day average of 34,000. Currently, 382,899 people in Austria are actively infected with the coronavirus. The seven-day incidence is 2,673.80. In the past 24 hours, 362,268 new PCR tests were performed. This results in a positive rate of 6.30 percent. There are also 58 new deaths associated with Covid-19 infection to report. To date, the Coronavirus has claimed 15,764 lives in Austria. Currently, 3,333 people are being treated in hospitals—74 more than on Monday.…

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