Category: Austrian News

Anyone landing at an Austrian airport from the Netherlands, Spain or Cyprus as of Aug. 3 will have to be extra vigilant – according to an amendment to the entry regulation. At the airport, proof must be provided that one has been fully vaccinated, has recovered from a Corona infection in the past 90 days, or has tested negative for PCR. If none of these proofs can be provided, “registration shall be made and a molecular biology test shall be performed immediately at the airport,” the amendment states. If “due…

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On Thursday, 53,386 vaccinations were carried out in Austria in the last 24 hours – which means that 50.1 percent of the total population has already been fully vaccinated. 503 new infections were reported by the relevant ministries. This is above the previous seven-day average of 401; the seven-day incidence was 31.4 cases per 100,000 population. According to E-vaccine passport data, 5,264,597 people have received at least partial vaccination (58.9 percent of the population). 4,479,543, or 50.1 percent of Austrians, are fully immunized. The vaccination coverage rate is highest in…

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The major topic of the “Sommerministerrat” on Thursday was the fight against the Corona pandemic. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz stressed that unvaccinated people will sooner or later contract the Corona virus and appealed to be vaccinated. There had also been an exchange of views on possible booster vaccinations, Kurz said at the Thursday noon press conference. “There is not yet a clear opinion from experts on boosters,” the chancellor said. However, he said, one is prepared to carry out booster vaccinations in autumn. At the summer council of ministers, the federal…

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Over 5,000 active cases for the first time since early June. In addition, there was no new death related to Covid-19. From Wednesday to Thursday, there were 503 new Corona infections in Austria. Compared to the previous week (452 cases), this is an increase of 51 cases. This brings the 7-day incidence to 31.54. By comparison, a month ago, on June 29, there were 29 new infected people in a 24-hour period. In addition, there is no new death associated with Covid 19 infection. The number of active cases rises…

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The Ministries of Health and Interior have reported 552 newly registered coronavirus cases within the last 24 hours (as of 9:30 a.m. today). The states reported these numbers to the national crisis team. 10,737 people have died as a result of coronavirus so far. Currently, 115 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the coronavirus, 39 of whom are in intensive care units. From Tuesday to Wednesday, there were 552 new Corona infections in Austria. Compared to the previous week (431 cases), this is an increase of 121 cases. This…

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In the past 24 hours (as of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday), 367 new Corona infections have been registered in Austria, the fifth-highest figure in July, after the maximum of 452 infections last Thursday. Exactly one month ago, there had been 70 new infections, according to figures from the Ministry of Interior and Health. At the same time, 25,449 vaccinations were given nationwide. This means that 5,247,185 people have received at least a partial vaccination. According to data from the E-vaccination passport, 58.7 percent of the population nationwide is partially vaccinated –…

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Compliance with regulations is now being checked more strickly everywhere There are currently problems with access controls,” says Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein. For this reason, he has now instructed the local authorities, together with the police, by decree to tighten controls on compliance with the 3 and 2 Gs – generally in the various areas. However, focal point controls are planned for gastronomy and night clubs, he said. “Only compliance with and consistent control of the 3 or 2 G rules will lead to us keeping the infection figures under…

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Starting today, July 26, the city of Vienna is offering a vaccination campaign without an appointment for people aged twelve and older: from Monday to Sunday (August 1), people will be vaccinated with Moderna’s vaccine at the Austria Center Vienna (ACV). From Monday to Sunday (August 1), from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the vaccine from Moderna will be administered at the Austria Center Vienna (ACV) without the need for an appointment (please bring your ID card and, if available, an e-card). In total, around 26,100 Corona vaccinations have been…

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In Austria, 312 new Corona infections have been reported from Sunday to Monday. Yesterday there were 332, on Saturday 349 cases, according to figures from the Ministry of Interior and Health. Hospital occupancy of covid patients has risen slightly to 117 patients currently, after a steady downward trend last week (99 patients on Sunday). Thirty-one patients are in intensive care units. Three deaths have been reported in the past seven days, and the pandemic has claimed a total of 10,732 lives in Austria since the outbreak. 641,222 people have recovered…

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