Category: Austrian News

In addition to new distance rules (two meters) and mandatory FFP2 masks (in public transport and retail, among other places), a new testing requirement also applies as of Monday: hundreds of thousands of Austrians belonging to certain occupational groups should go for a Covid rapid test at least once a week. Austrians who work in the health and care sector already know them: the weekly Covid tests that have accompanied them for months. However, as of Monday, January 25, additional occupational groups must undergo weekly testing. The following occupational groups…

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Protective masks are free in the markets for the time being. Who disregards in the future rule, pays 25 euros. Starting today, Monday, it goes into effect, the 27th regulation of the Ministry of Health to combat the Corona pandemic. The emergency measure brings some tightening: More distance The “baby elephant” has had its day – at least as far as its size is concerned. Instead of one meter, a safety distance of 2 meters will apply in public spaces as of January 25. And it will continue to apply…

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The most new infections within the past 24 hours were reported in Vienna with 274 cases. As of Monday, FFP2 masks are mandatory in shops and on public transport. The number of new Corona infections in Austria remains at a high level. In the past 24 hours, 1202 new cases were reported, the health and interior ministries reported Sunday. Given that there is often less testing and reporting on weekends, one cannot really speak of a decrease. Since the pandemic began, 404,714 people in Austria have contracted SARS-CoV-2, and 7,418…

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The range of Corona test roads in Vienna is being further expanded.Starting Monday, all Viennese will also have the opportunity to be tested for the corona virus free of charge at the Vienna Stadthalle. Other testing lanes are located at Happel Stadium, on the Danube Island and at the Austria Center. The City of Vienna is expanding its corona testing services. In addition to the existing test streets at the Happel Stadium, on the Danube Island and in the Austria Center, there is from Monday also in the Vienna Stadthalle…

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From Friday to Saturday, 1,626 new Corona infections were reported in Austria. So far, there have been 403,512 positive test results in Austria. As of today (23 January 2021, 09:30), 7,389 people across Austria have died as a result of the Corona virus and 380,248 have recovered. Currently, 1,848 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the Corona virus, and of these, 323 of the ill are in intensive care units. One strategy against the virus is regular testing. As of Monday, there will be continuous test lanes in large…

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Starting January 25, FFP2 masks must be worn in stores and on public transportation. In some supermarkets customers receive the mask free of charge, heute.at reports in its online platform. Starting from 25 January FFP2 mask obligation applies according to Federal Government in the trade. The customer rush on the FFP2 masks was just as large in the last days as the uncertainty of the population. Billa, Merkur and Penny are therefore providing every customer with the first FFP2 mask free of charge from Monday, 25.1. to Wednesday, 27.1. This…

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As of January 25, new coronavirus rules are once again in effect in Austria. FFP2 masks will be mandatory from then on, skiing and ice skating will still be allowed. In addition, several occupational groups are to be tested regularly from now on. To keep an overview of what currently applies, here is a summary of the new rules: FFP2 mandatory masksAs of January 25, an FFP2 mask must be worn in these areas (except for children under 14, pregnant women and people who cannot wear an FFP2 mask for…

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To date, there have been 401,886 positive test results in Austria. As of today (January 22, 2021, 09:30), 7,330 people across Austria have died as a result of Corona virus and 378,408 have recovered. Currently there are 1,914 persons are undergoing hospital treatment due to the corona virus, and 331 of the ill persons are in intensive care units. New infections since the last report are divided among theprovinces as follows: Burgenland: 33Carinthia: 131Lower Austria: 228Upper Austria: 249Salzburg: 696 (incl. late registrations; since yesterday 183)Styria: 218Tyrol: 142Vorarlberg: 71Vienna: 320 Source:…

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Since the start of vaccination, the willingness to be be vaccinated has grown. Now only enough vaccine is needed – then everything would be good. According to the latest Austrian Daily newspaper “ÖSTERREICH” survey (Research Affairs 1,000 interviews from 18-21 January, max. fluctuation 3.2%), the willingness of Austrians to be vaccinated is rising sharply. Almost needed value for herd immunityJust two weeks ago, 55% said they were “certain” or “likely” to be vaccinated. Currently, 38% are “sure” and another 22% are “more likely” to get the shot – a total…

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