Category: Austrian News

After intensive consultations, Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) appeared before the press on Monday afternoon and announced what had already become apparent in recent days: Due to the “serious” situation and current developments in the capital’s intensive care units, the lockdown will be extended by two more weeks – it has already been extended once to April 18 – until May 2. These are the new rules for Vienna: The rules in retail remain in place despite fierce opposition from the industry. This means that grocery stores, drugstores, pharmacies and tobacconists…

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Update: Vienna extends lockdown until May 2 +++ Lower Austria joins in +++ Classroom instruction in schools from April 25 +++ Lower Austria, like Vienna, extends lockdown until May 2. “The situation is still critical in parts of the eastern region,” Provincial Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Provincial Deputy Governor Stephan Pernkopf (both ÖVP) and Provincial Councilor Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig (SPÖ) announced regarding the situation in intensive care units on Monday evening. “Until further notice, Lower Austria therefore joins Vienna in extending the protective measures.” Burgenland will decide on Wednesday. “According to the…

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The lockdown, which runs until Sunday, could be extended further. Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) today consulted with experts on how to respond to the tense situation in intensive care units. A press conference has also been announced. Since April 1, the extended Easter lockdown has been in effect in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland. At least for the time being, it is likely to remain in effect in these three federal states in Austria. It is still unclear what will happen in the eastern region after the currently fixed end…

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From Sunday to Monday, there are 1,943 new Corona infections in Austria. Compared to Monday of the previous week (2,217), this is a significant decrease. This also brings the 7-day incidence down to 205.05. There are 2,811 new recovered cases, bringing the number of active cases down to 30,635. There are also 19 new deaths related to Covid 19 infection. Austrian hospitals continue to be heavily burdened, as there is no decline there. There, there are 48 new patients in normal wards and nine new patients in intensive care units.…

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Some 105,500 Corona vaccination appointments are to be released in Vienna this week. High-risk patients, people over 65, contacts of pregnant women and people with disabilities will then be able to book their appointment. Where to book for vaccinationOnce again there are supply problems with the AstraZeneca vaccine. This week, no vaccine at all has arrived in Austria from the Swedish-British manufacturer. Nevertheless, coronavirus vaccinations continue in Vienna, primarily with the Biontech/Pfizer vaccine. A spokesman for Vienna City Councilor of Health Peter Hacker said Thursday that 105,500 vaccination appointments will…

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Corona vaccinations are being held in formerrapid test boxes in five districts starting today. Doctors have 5,000 vaccine doses available for this purpose this week. In mid-November, the city started with the first “testboxes”. In the “mobile ordinations” Viennese with symptoms could get quick certainty whether they are only plagued by a cold or whether they are perhaps infected with the Coronavirus, we reported. Five of these cold symptoms boxes are now being put to a new use: At five locations for the time being (Ludwig von Höhnel-Gasse in Favoriten,…

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“The situation in intensive care units is the measure of all things,” this was emphasized by Vienna’s mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) when he announced the Easter calm with the state governors Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP) and Hans-Peter Doskozil. The same was heard from him when it was extended. And also this week, when it comes to a further extension of the lockdown in Vienna, Ludwig will probably refer to it again. On Friday, the federal and state governments will meet again for consultations. In an interview with daily newspaper KURIER, the…

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From Friday to Saturday, 3,139 new infections were reported in Austria. That’s another increase in the numbers. Yesterday, there were 2,702. Since the pandemic began, there have been 574,755 positive test results in Austria. As of today, 9,662 people across Austria have died as a result of the Corona virus and 532,539 have recovered. Currently, 2,359 people are in hospital care due to the corona virus, 586 of whom are in intensive care units. Two million mark in corona vaccinations brokenBut there is also positive news: A new vaccination record…

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From Thursday to Friday, 2,702 new infections have now been reported. Currently, 2,394 people are receiving hospital care for Corona virus. Of these, 580 are being cared for in intensive care units. The previous peak was reached on November 25, 2020, when Austria was already in its second hard lockdown with 709 intensive care patients. In total, there are 32,801 active cases. Highest level for testsFrom Thursday to Friday, 76,482 PCR tests were performed – more than ever before. The percentage of positive tests was 3.53 percent. Strongest vaccination day…

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