Category: Austrian News

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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A Corona test is considered proof of epidemiological safety. On Wednesday, restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, hotels and more are reopening under strict security. So far, 3,018,250 people in Austria have received at least the first vaccination dose. What you need to know now: ➤ You are freshly vaccinated: test is still necessary. ➤ First vaccination was at least 22 days ago: afterwards up to three months after vaccination (Johnson&Johnson: nine months) ➤ You have already been vaccinated twice: entry up to nine months after first shot. This applies if you…

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The Ministry of Health has presented the “relaxation ordinance” that will make public life a little more colorful in the Corona pandemic, starting Wednesday, May 19. A prerequisite for almost all activities from going to the inn to going to the gym is that the person either be tested, recovered or vaccinated. In addition, an FFP2 mask must be worn virtually everywhere except for sports and dining. It will all take place between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m., and registration is usually mandatory. 3G – geimpft, getestet, genesen – vaccinated,…

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One day before the opening, Corona numbers remain below 1,000 new infections. Specifically, there are 582 new infections as of today, Tuesday. In addition, there are 1,491 new recovered, so the number of active cases also falls to 8,858. In addition, 19 people have died in the past 24 hours in connection with a Covid-19 infection. The new infections in the provincesTyrol: 120Upper Austria: 94Styria: 94Vienna: 71Lower Austria: 69Salzburg: 45Carinthia: 37Vorarlberg: 34Burgenland: 18 source: sozialministerium.at/picture: pixabay.com

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In mid-May, tourism, gastronomy, leisure and culture in Austria will start again. This also means that new travel rules will apply. The Corona traffic lights are not all switched to green yet, but travel will soon be possible again. Gastronomy in Austria had been closed for more than half a year, and this will reopen on May 19, together with tourism, culture and leisure businesses and also hotels and accommodations. Overview of travel rules for AustriaIf you want to go on vacation in Austria you will probably ask yourself what…

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On September 14, there were 382 new infections in Austria. That was the last time there were under 500 new infections in Austria. Until today. Because in the past 24 hours there were 476 new infections in Austria. Compared to Monday of the previous week (820 cases), the number drops again significantly and thus the 7-day incidence also drops to 63.78. In addition, there are six new deaths related to Covid 19 infection. In the past 24 hours, 34,079 new PCR tests were made, bringing the positive rate to 1.4…

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