Category: Austrian News

Vienna saw an immense increase in Corona cases. More than 1,000 new infections were registered in just one day. First information about the current information events show a shocking picture: The number of new infections in Vienna has reached four figures for the first time in months. Today, Wednesday, 1,080 new cases were confirmed. According to the AGES dashboard, the 1,000 mark was last exceeded on November 24 (1,017 cases); since then, case numbers have been below that – until today. After reaching a low at the end of January,…

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As corona numbers rise, the AstraZeneca cause overshadows the pandemic in the country. As of Tuesday, there are 2,425 new infections and 33 deaths. Many countries stop vaccinating with AstraZeneca for now – Austria, on the other hand, continues to vaccinate; some countries go back into hard lockdown – Austria, on the other hand, continues to lock down; and while vaccination is going on diligently elsewhere, thousands of doses are reportedly left in storage in Austria. Meanwhile, corona numbers continue to rise steadily, with health authorities reporting 2,425 new corona…

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From Sunday to Monday, there are 1,896 new Corona infections in Austria. The value on Monday usually sets the direction for the course of the week. Most recently, there were 1,910 new infections in the previous week – so a similar value to today’s Monday, although slightly lower. There are also 19 new deaths related to Corona infection in the past 24 hours. There are also 2,022 new recoveries. This brings the number of active cases down to 27,284. The 7-day index drops slightly to 207.66, but it is still…

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Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen commemorated the Corona victims in a televised speech Sunday evening and appealed to the population to show consideration for each other even after a year of pandemic despite “disillusionment, grant and unwillingness.” He wished “that while we put this crisis behind us as soon as possible, we do not forget it,” he said, according to the text of the speech transmitted in advance. He said the pandemic had demanded a lot from everyone: “Without exception, everyone was and is affected in a severe or…

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On Friday, new infections in Austria topped the 3,000 mark for the first time in three months – and the same was true on Saturday. The seven-day incidence per 100,000 inhabitants rose from 175.6 to 207.8 within a week. At the beginning of February, Health Minister Rudolf Anschober named an incidence of 200 as the upper limit above which the lockdown would have to be tightened again throughout Austria. At the government’s talks scheduled for Monday with experts, opposition and provincial governors, no decisions would thus be pending for the…

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Starting Monday, Vorarlberg as a model region wants to open the gastronomy also in indoor areas, events up to 100 people should be possible again. Nationwide, children and young people are to be allowed to play sports outdoors again from March 15. Against these plans speak the infection numbers. After already reaching nearly 3,000 new infections on Thursday, the 3,000 mark was surpassed for the first time in three months on Friday with 3,126 new infections. The 7-day incidence yesterday was 199.17. In early February, Health Minister Rudolf Anschober cited…

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Schools saw a slight decrease in the number of positive Corona self-tests compared to the previous week. Overall, of the 1.5 million tests (previous week: 1.4 million), 1,188 indicated infection (previous week: 1,247). Among the 1.1 million students, 810 received a positive rapid test result, and among teaching and administrative staff, 378 did. Currently, 15 of the 5,800 schools are in Distance Learning due to clustered coronavirus infections, the Ministry of Education told APA. Since the beginning of the summer semester, schools have resumed face-to-face classes. Elementary school students sit…

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3,126 new infections with the coronavirus have been added in Austria in 24 hours. Thus, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Health reported on Friday the second highest value this year. On January 14, with numerous subsequent reports, 3,510 positive tests had been registered. Meanwhile, the number of hospital patients rose again to over 1,600, two weeks ago it was under 1,300. 348 patients were in intensive care units on Friday, 33 more infected died. Most new infections were reported in Vienna with 969, 632 were in…

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Also on Thursday, the number of new infections increased again during the week. From Wednesday to Thursday, there are 2,997 new infections in Austria. Compared to Thursday of the previous week, there are 673 more infections. Thus, the 7-day incidence also increases significantly. The last time there was a similarly high value in Austria was December 9, 2020, with 2,932 new infections within 24 hours. In addition, there are 22 new deaths associated with Covid 19 infection. In hospitals, there are 23 fewer patients in normal wards, but 14 new…

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