Category: Austrian News

Virologist Dorothee von Laer warns about the development of the coronavirus situation in this country. Currently, she said, we are “running into” an autumn wave “that could be massive.” “At the moment, the measures are not enough, the numbers continue to rise,” the virologist told Ö1-Mittagsjournal on Saturday. On the radio and in the news magazine “profil” she also warned of a possible new lockdown. The autumn wave could also bring occupancy in intensive care units, von Laer said. One should not underestimate the effect of the delta variant, the…

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There are also five new patients in an intensive care unit and one new death related to Covid. From Friday to Saturday, 1,322 new Corona infections were registered in Austria. Compared to the previous week (1,328 cases), new infections thus decrease by six cases. The 7-day incidence decreases slightly to 102.64. In addition, there is one new death related to Covid-19 infection, bringing the pandemic death toll in Austria to 10,777 so far. The number of active cases currently stands at 14,711. In the past 24 hours, 82,333 new PCR…

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Corona numbers in Austria are on the rise. How sharply, however, is surprising. New report predicts that this might exceed the 2,000 mark soon. 1,602 newly registered Corona cases report the authorities on Friday, a new high in the current phase of the Corona pandemic. That the numbers will continue to rise was already predicted by the Corona Prognosis Consortium report. How much, however, is entirely new. Whereas previously there was talk of around 1,700 new infections, the outlook has now darkened dramatically. There is expected to be a further…

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The number of new infections continues to rise. From Thursday to Friday, 1,602 new Corona infections were registered in Austria. This represents a peak in the fourth wave. The last time so many new cases were registered within 24 hours was in early May. There are also four new deaths related to Covid 19 infection to report, bringing the pandemic death toll in Austria to 10,776 so far. The number of active cases increases by 617 to 14,449. The seven-day incidence rises to 102.71. The rising numbers are also making…

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The vaccination campaign in Austria continues to make slow progress. Although experts warn that the fourth wave is getting out of hand, only 20,092 vaccinations were carried out on Thursday. In early June, more than 143,000 people were still vaccinated on the peak day. In total, 5,473,749 people have already received at least a partial vaccination, according to E-vaccine passport data: That’s 61.3 percent of the population. Meanwhile, exactly 5,169,410, or 57.9 percent of Austrians, are fully immunized. Full immunization, which experts say protects against a severe course of the…

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Yesterday, with 1,574 new infections, the highest value since the beginning of May was reported. In addition, more than 400 Covid-19 sufferers had to be treated in hospitals on Wednesday for the first time in eleven weeks. From Wednesday to Thursday, 1,438 new Corona infections were registered in Austria. Compared to the previous week (1,226), this is 212 infections more. In Austria’s hospitals are currently 415 people in connection with a covid disease, which is two less than the previous day. 95 patients are in intensive care – that is…

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In Vienna, CoV tests will in future be valid for less time as “3-G” proof than before. Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) said at a press conference in the early afternoon that the validity period will be shortened. The validity will be changed as of September 1, he said: Specifically, a rapid antigen test performed at a test lane or pharmacy will only be usable for 24 hours instead of 48 hours starting in September. For PCR tests, the validity will be reduced from 72 to 48 hours. Only in the…

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The Ministries of Health and Interior have reported 1,002 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. 10,768 people have died as a result of coronavirus so far. Currently, 398 people are receiving hospital treatment for coronavirus, 84 of whom are in intensive care units. 7-day incidence at 91.1According to the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES), the 7-day incidence, i.e. the number of new infections with the coronavirus in the past seven…

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In order to increase the vaccination rate among young people, the vaccination buses of the City of Vienna will make more stops at schools in the coming weeks. In two summer schools the first stop will start on Tuesday, followed by vocational schools at the beginning of September.In the age group of twelve to 24-year-olds, only 41 percent have received a first dose so far throughout Austria, 47 percent are fully immunized. Those under 18 are vaccinated with the vaccine from Biontech/Pfizer. Registration for vaccination buses not requiredRegistration is not…

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