Category: Austrian News

After the end of the lockdown, tourists are also slowly coming back to the city, for the time being mainly from Austria. The city also wants to make the stay of their guests palatable with free tests and, just in case, free quarantine options. The city of Vienna still maintains accommodations for people suffering from CoVid-19, who can not be alone in quarantine: for example, on the Steinhof grounds and recently also in a hotel in the city center, the Hotel de France. These accommodations are also available for tourists…

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In the past 24 hours, there were 398 new Corona infections in Austria. Compared to the previous week (582), the figure is lower and thus the 7-day incidence is also decreasing. In addition, there are four new deaths related to Covid 19 infection. Currently, 602 individuals are receiving hospital care for Corona virus. Of these, 218 are being cared for in intensive care units. As of today, 10,551 people across Austria have died as a result of Corona virus and 624,549 have recovered. Vaccination progressOn average, a vaccination is administered…

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On the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) made it clear that the next opening steps will take place on June 17. Another stage is scheduled for July 1. Next Wednesday he will discuss their proposals with social partners and regional governors, and on Friday a decision will be made at a summit to which experts have also been invited. 360 Corona new infections: Lowest number since fall 2020Kurz saw the current development as extremely positive. One proceeds cautiously and carefully. But if it is…

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The positive trend remains: Within 24 hours, 360 new infections and one death were reported. Corona numbers continue to decline: at the beginning of the week, 360 new infections and one death were reported. These are the lowest numbers since the summer of 2020, compared to 476 new Corona cases last Monday. source: sozialministerium.at

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From Saturday to Sunday, there were 504 new Corona infections in Austria. Compared to Sunday of the previous week (673), the number again decreased significantly. On Sunday, this dropped the seven-day incidence back below the 50 mark – it was 48.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The province with the highest seven-day incidence is currently Tyrol with 72.9, followed by Vorarlberg, Upper Austria and Styria (72, 55.2 and 54.2, respectively). Carinthia (46.1), Vienna (43.7), Lower Austria (37), Burgenland (30.9) and Salzburg (24.9) follow. Currently, there are 7,945 active cases in Austria,…

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Exactly 50.0 – this seven-day incidence per 100,000 people was reported on Saturday. In the past 24 hours, there were 583 new infections, which is below the average of the past seven days (636). There was also a positive trend in hospitals, where 679 patients were cared for, 28 fewer than on Friday. 242 people are in intensive care units – which is an increase of eight since the previous day, but were 79 fewer than a week ago. The province with the highest seven-day incidence is currently Vorarlberg with…

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On Friday, May 21, 677 new coronavirus infections were reported in Austria. The numbers have been hovering in the mid-triple digits for days. Corona infections in AustriaThe most new corona infections were recorded in Upper Austria with 169 new cases. Otherwise, the numbers in Vienna and Styria were still in triple digits, Salzburg reported the fewest cases with 14 positive Coronatests. The Corona figures on FridayBurgenland: 29Carinthia: 34Lower Austria: 78Upper Austria: 169Salzburg: 14Styria: 113Tyrol: 69Vorarlberg: 52Vienna: 119 source: sozialministerium.at

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On Thursday, 562 new Corona infections were registered in Austria. So far, 10,527 people have died in connection with the viral disease across Austria. As of Thursday, (May 20, 2021, 9:30 a.m.) there have been 639,616 positive test results in Austria. 10,527 people have died and 619,756 have recovered from the effects of Corona virus across Austria. Currently, 782 people are undergoing hospitalization for Corona virus. Of these, 252 are being cared for in intensive care units. New infections in the provinces since yesterday’s announcement: Burgenland: 9Carinthia: 50Lower Austria: 86Upper…

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The number of new infections remains below the 1,000 mark. Around 900 new infections were reported on the day of the grand openings. The Corona situation is improving with each passing day; for six days already, Austria has never recorded more than 1,000 cases. A look at the past few days shows that the numbers are not only holding at a stable level, but are also moving in the right direction. There were 933 new infections on May 13, 887 on May 14, 644 on May 15, 673 on May…

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