Thirty-nine deaths linked to Covid-19 infection. From Wednesday to Thursday, 28,591 new infections were registered in Austria. This is above the seven-day average of 26,484. Currently, 277,970 people in Austria are actively infected with the coronavirus. The seven-day incidence is 2,082.74 In the past 24 hours, 438,936 new PCR tests were performed. This results in a positive rate of 6.32 percent. There are also 39 new deaths associated with Covid 19 infection to report. Thus, the pandemic has claimed 14,700 lives in Austria so far. 198 in intensive care unitsCurrently,…
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34,409 new Corona infections and 30 deaths on Wednesday
In the last 24 hours, 34,409new illnesses and 30 deaths were reported. Following the end of the 2G rule on Saturday, the mask requirement for students in middle schools, high schools, and co. is now also falling – at least during classes at their seats. However, the new week has started with Corona loosening and new infection numbers remaining very high. On Monday, 21,436 new cases were registered within 24 hours; on Tuesday, 21,427. Amid the Omicron wave, Austria continues to loosen. Since Saturday, 3G applies to hotels, restaurants, events,…
Read MoreTuesday: 21,427 new infections in Austria
Thirty-seven new deaths were associated with Covid 19 infection. From Monday to Tuesday, 21,427 new infections were registered in Austria. This is below the past seven-day average of 27,365. Currently, 274,134 people in Austria are actively infected with the coronavirus. The seven-day incidence is 2,152.06. In the past 24 hours, 437,839 new PCR tests were performed. This results in a positive rate of 4.89 percent. There are also 37 new deaths associated with Covid 19 infection to report. Thus, the pandemic has claimed 14,631 lives in Austria so far. Currently,…
Read MoreAustria: 3-G on entry comes into force
As of midnight, the 3-G rule generally applies to entry into Austria. In addition to PCR tests no more than 72 hours old, antigen tests taken no more than 24 hours ago are also permitted. Antigen tests for self-testing are excluded. Minors under the age of twelve do not need to provide 3-G evidence. Special rules for commuters and school-age children were removed from the Covid 19 entry regulation in favor of the unified requirements. New virus variant areas are exempt from the 3-G law. Entrants must show credible evidence…
Read MoreWhat are the current COVID rules in Austria?
These are the current Corona rules that apply in Austria. In February, some relaxation of the Covid measures already came into force in Austria, and from March 5, more will follow. A chronological overview: Since February 21. At all schools, the mask requirement at the seat is dropped. In elementary schools, students at the seat don not need a mask since February 14. Since February 19. 3-G in gastronomy and tourism again sufficient Instead of vaccination or recovery, you can present a PCR test not older than 48 hours. If…
Read MoreSo far, more than 6 million have received one vaccination in Austria
According to E-vaccine passport data, 6,790,689 people have received at least one vaccination so far. Six million two hundred thirty-seven thousand five hundred twenty-nine people, or 69.8 percent of the population, have proper vaccination protection. Two thousand three hundred ninety-six vaccinations were given on Sunday, of which only 173 were first-time vaccinations (7.22 percent). In the past seven days, 5,112 first-time vaccinations were performed. On Sunday, one thousand five hundred eight third stings were 62.94 percent of all vaccinations performed. A total of 35,426 third shots were administered within the…
Read More21,436 new corona infections and 281,479 active cases
21,436 new corona infections and 281,479 active cases Twenty-one thousand four hundred thirty-six new Corona infections have been registered in Austria since Sunday, below the previous seven-day average of 27,901. Within 24 hours, 13 people died connected to Covid-19, and 28,593 recovered during that period. As of Monday, there were thus 281,479 active cases, down 7,170 from the previous day. The seven-day incidence was 2,186.4 cases per 100,000 population, the Interior and Health ministries reported. The province with the highest seven-day incidence is Lower Austria, with 2,402.2, followed by Upper…
Read MoreTHE CURRENT SITUATION: 22,075 new infections and another 19 deaths
In the past 24 hours (as of 9:30 a.m. Sunday), 22,075 new coronavirus infections have been recorded in Austria. On Sunday a week ago, it was still 25,951. 19 people who were sick with Covid-19 died in the current comparison period. In the normal wards, the occupancy rate decreased by eleven places, while in the intensive care units, one patient was added. A total of 14,581 people who had Covid-19 have died since the pandemic began (as of 9:30 a.m. Sunday). 2,169,869 people have recovered. 2048 people are currently being…
Read More3-G on entry from Tuesday: Antigen tests also permitted
As of Tuesday, the 3-G rule will generally apply when entering Austria. In addition to PCR tests that are no more than 72 hours old, antigen tests are also permitted, which must not have been taken more than 24 hours ago. This is stated in the decree of the Ministry of Health published today. Antigen tests for self-testing are excluded. Minors under the age of 12 are not required to provide 3-G detection. The document indicates that the 13th amendment to the Covid-19 entry regulation takes effect on Feb. 22.…
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