Category: Austrian News

After 820 infections on Monday, there are 870 new Corona infections on Tuesday. From Monday to Tuesday, there were 870 new Corona infections in Austria. Compared to the previous week (1,394), this is 524 fewer infections. There are also 21 new deaths related to Covid 19 infection. Meanwhile, in Austrian hospitals, there are 16 fewer patients in normal wards and 20 fewer patients in intensive care units. The new infections from the provincesStyria: 154Vienna: 129Upper Austria: 126Lower Austria: 116Tyrol: 109Carinthia: 78Salzburg: 77Vorarlberg: 64 source: sozialministerium.at/picture: pixabay.com

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In the future, the “3-G rule” – geimpft, getestet und genesen – (vaccinated, tested, recovered) will also be applied when entering Austria. For this purpose, there will be an adaptation of the entry regulation in the coming days, it was said on Monday on request in the Ministry of Health, responsible for the control is the Minister of the Interior. One wants to orient oneself at the classification of the risk areas by the European Union health agency ECDC. Entry only with valid test or vaccinationThe risk areas are colored…

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As previously announced, gastronomy, tourism, culture and sports will reopen on May 19. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced this on Monday but all, of course, with considerable security precautions. However, large events such as weddings, club parties are still not possible. Validity of the ordinanceThe ordinance is valid from May 19 to June 30, 2021. The provisions for meetings, youth work, top sports and trade and public fairs already expire on June 16. Tested, Vaccinated and RecoveredA prerequisite for entering many venues will be “evidence of a low epidemiological risk.” These…

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Today, Monday there are 820 Corona cases in Austria, the lowest daily value since October 5, 2020. Ten deaths were reported. Most new infections occurred in Vienna (191), followed by Styria (188), Lower Austria (115), Upper Austria (104), Tyrol (85), Vorarlberg (43), Salzburg (38), Carinthia (31) and Burgenland (25). The number of intensive care patients also decreased by 23. Seven-day incidence below 100About a week before the scheduled May 19 opening, the seven-day incidence in Austria has fallen below 100 for the first time in nearly seven months. According to…

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Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) and Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) will present today, Monday the ordinance for the planned openings after the lockdown from May 19. Before that, details will be discussed with the provincial governors, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday. The ordinance will then be presented to the public. The planning of the opening steps took place in intensive cooperation with numerous experts and the provinces, it said. The chancellor expressed confidence that a “big step towards normality” would follow with May 19. This would be made possible…

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Vincent Bueno took the Nightjet to Rotterdam for the Eurovision Song Contest. The first rehearsal is scheduled for Monday. Song Contest with spectators allowedAustria’s Song Contest candidate Vincent Bueno has traveled to Rotterdam with the Austrian delegation by ÖBB Nightjet. On Monday (10.5.) the first rehearsal in the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam is on the agenda. ESC semifinal shows on May 18 and 20.“In Vienna, I was much more nervous than I am now. I’ve been waiting for this moment all year and now the stress is starting to dissipate,”…

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More than 100,000 schedules are available, they will be unlocked from 10am. Next stage in the fight against the Corona virus in Lower Austria. “Monday at 10 a.m., vaccination registration will be available at www.impfung.at for all Lower Austrians aged 16 and older. More than 100,000 appointments are available. Vaccinating protects oneself and the community. Let’s take advantage of the offer, let’s go vaccinate,” emphasize Deputy Provincial Governor Stephan Pernkopf (ÖVP) and Provincial Councilor Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig (SPÖ). Already in the previous week, vaccination appointments were gradually released for everyone from…

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From Monday, there are again free vaccination appointments in the federal capital. Those for special risk groups will be activated. Starting Monday, Vienna will once again release new appointments for Corona vaccinations. This is a large tranche of additional vaccination appointments for special risk groups. Included in this offer are also mentally ill people as well as border commuters, reports ORF Vienna on Sunday. In total, there will be 10,000 new initial vaccination slots. Above all, high-risk and high-risk patients are to be vaccinated more quickly. This was announced by…

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As of Saturday, more than two million Austrians have received their first vaccination dose. Almost one million people in Austria have already been fully immunized, Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein let it be known: “The pace of vaccination is continuously increasing.” This is also reflected in falling infection figures. From yesterday to today, 1,026 new infections and eight new deaths related to Covid-19 were registered. 409 patients in intensive careSo far, there have been 631,076 positive test results in Austria. As of today, 10,382 people across Austria have died as a…

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