Category: Austrian News

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…

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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…

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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…

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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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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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