Category: Austrian News

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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There have been 35 deaths associated with Covid 19 infection. From Monday to Tuesday, 25,177 new infections were registered in Austria. There are currently 306,869 people actively infected with coronavirus in Austria. 35 more deaths in 24 hours represent the highest number this year. The last time more than 30 people died was on December 31 of last year, and there had never been more than 25 Covid-19-related deaths so far this year. This also significantly increases the seven-day average to 22.3 victims; within the past seven days, there have…

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There were 20 deaths associated with Covid 19 infection. From Sunday to Monday, 24,565 new infections were registered in Austria. Currently, there are presently 315,463 actively infected with the coronavirus. To date, there have been 2,299,229 positive test results in Austria. As of today, 14,392 people across Austria have died due to coronavirus, and 1,969,374 have recovered. 197 in intensive care Currently, 2,141 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the coronavirus. Of these, 197 are being cared for in intensive care units. The new infections in the provinces Burgenland:…

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In the past 24 hours, 25,951 new Corona infections were reported in Austria. This means there have been 2,274,664 positive test results in Austria to date. Since yesterday, an additional 12 people have died in connection with the virus. Fourteen thousand three hundred seventy-two people across Austria have thus died due to the coronavirus, and 1,935,254 have recovered. Currently, 2,081 people are undergoing hospital treatment (+49 compared to the previous day). Of these, 200 are being cared for in intensive care units (+15 compared to the last day). The new…

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