Category: Austrian News

The regulations currently in effect for events and casual markets are extended through and including Oct. 31.The Ministry of Health’s second amendment to the 2nd COVID-19 Measures Ordinance extends the currently applicable regulations for events and casual markets up to and including Oct. 31. Beyond that, there are no adjustments, according to a statement on Monday. Accordingly, it continues to apply that events with 100 or more people are subject to notification to the district administrative authority. 3-G rule and providing contact informationPermits are needed for 500 or more. At…

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A cold front is moving across large parts of Austria in the coming days, bringing with it plenty of snow. Another cold front reaches the northern side of the Alps in the night to Wednesday, the snow line drops as a result partly around 800 meters. Afterwards, the influence of high “Oldenburgia” with center over the British Isles expands. On its northeast side, the north of the country will be reached by the warm front of a North Sea low on Thursday. In the night to Tuesday, a few rain…

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From Sunday to Monday, 1,320 new Corona infections were registered in Austria. There are also ten new deaths related to Covid-19 infection to report, bringing the pandemic death toll in Austria to 11,106 so far. The number of active cases is down by 368 to 19,734, with a seven-day incidence of 142.50. There are currently 829 people in Austria’s hospitals related to covid disease, up four from the previous day. 210 patients are in an intensive care unit – that is 14 less than the day before. In the past…

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After the turbulent developments of the last 24 hours surrounding the resignation of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen has now spoken out for the first time. “With his move, he has averted damage,” Van der Bellen began with a remark in the direction of Sebastian Kurz. He thanked decision-makers from the other parties who have been “working flat out on possible solutions.” “Is that the end of it? No, it is not,” Van der Bellen said. Trust had been shaken, he said, and it was now…

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224 intensive care patients currently. Six new deaths associated with Covid 19 infection. From Saturday to Sunday, 1,675 new Corona infections were registered in Austria. Compared to the previous week (2,445), the number of new infections decreased by 770. There are also six new deaths related to Covid 19 infection to report, bringing the pandemic death toll in Austria to 11,096 so far. The number of active cases is down 164 to 20,102, with a seven-day incidence of 139.23. There are currently 825 people in Austria’s hospitals related to covid…

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Sebastian Kurz took a stand Saturday on the future of government in Austria. He announced his resignation as chancellor.House searches at a number of ÖVP members and at the chancellor’s office have triggered a government crisis. On Friday, Sebastian Kurz stressed that he was “capable of acting and willing to act.” On Saturday evening, however, he spontaneously announced a statement. In the wake of this, Sebastian Kurz announced his resignation as Chancellor of Austria. He said he was grateful for the encouragement from his own party and the population. However,…

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From Friday to Saturday, 1,868 new Corona infections were registered in Austria. There are also six new deaths related to Covid 19 infection to report, bringing the pandemic’s death toll in Austria to 11,090 so far. The number of active cases is down by 383 to 20,266, with a seven-day incidence of 147.88. There are currently 831 people in Austria’s hospitals related to covid disease, down 15 from the previous day. 219 patients are in an intensive care unit – that is two less than the day before. In the…

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Because of the accusations against Sebastian Kurz, Austria’s President Alexander Van der Bellen sees the government’s ability to act in question. The chancellor sees things differently – and wants to remain in office. Austria’s Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen has reminded the parties of their responsibility in terms of state policy in the current government crisis. “In this phase, it is important that all acting persons think first and foremost of the good of Austria,” Van der Bellen said in a televised speech on Friday. “Party interests must be…

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From Thursday to Friday, 1,878 new Corona infections were registered in Austria. In addition, there are twelve new deaths related to Covid-19 infection to report, so the pandemic has claimed 11,084 lives in Austria so far. The number of active cases is up 79 to 20,649, with a seven-day incidence of 142.80. There are currently 846 people in Austria’s hospitals related to covid disease, down five from the previous day. 221 patients are in intensive care – four fewer than the day before. In the past 24 hours, 137,390 PCR…

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