Category: Austrian News

In Austria, and in the entire EU, medical history is being made today. Although Germany, Hungary and Slovakia already went ahead on Saturday, the EU-wide vaccinations against the novel coronavirus will now officially begin. The five Austrian seniors had volunteered to take part in the vaccination at MedUni’s special outpatient clinic for high-risk patients. They all have pre-existing conditions and were vaccinated in the presence of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) and Health Minister Rudolf Anschober (Grüne) . The first of these took place at MedUni Vienna, where three women and…

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The largest vaccination campaign in Austria’s history is about to start.Today at 9 a.m., five high-risk patients will be the first in Austria to receive a vaccination against the coronavirus. This is historic event will be held at the MedUni Vienna. After the first vaccination, there will be a press conference by Chancellor Kurz and Health Minister Anschober. Then the provinces will follow, starting at noon Styria will vaccinate (1 p.m.), Lower Austria (2 p.m.), Upper Austria (2 p.m.) and Tyrol (time still undetermined). None of the vaccination dates are…

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After the short Christmas break, strict Corona measures come into force again on St. Stephen’s Day. Meanwhile, the number of new infections has continued to decline. Within the past 24 hours, 1429 people have become infected with SARS-CoV-2, according to the Ministry of Health and Interior. This was actually below the seven-day average of 1896, which is not surprising given the holiday season. With 17,384 tests reported in one day, 8.2 percent were positive. Within the past 24 hours, 60 people in Austria died from or with coronavirus. A total…

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The most important rules and regulations that apply from today with the start of the third lockdown. How many households are allowed to meet each other after December 25? Which stores are open during the lockdown? And how exactly is it with New Year’s Eve? As of today, December 26, the third lockdown is in effect. Here: an overview of the current rules. Who or how many people may I meet or visit at home from December 26? Starting on St. Stephen’s Day, strict curfew restrictions will apply around the…

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To date, there have been 349,055 positive test results in Austria. As of today (December 25, 2020, 09:30 a.m.), 5,783 people across Austria have died as a result of coronavirus and 318,154 have recovered. Currently, 2,454 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the coronavirus, and 409 of the ill are in intensive care units. New infections since the last report are divided among the provinces of Austria as follows:Burgenland: 52Carinthia: 120Lower Austria: 346Upper Austria: 369Salzburg: 119Styria: 242Tyrol: 173Vorarlberg: 39Vienna: 391 hp, Source: sozialministerium.at/picture: pixabay.com

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Since December 18, 66,968 Viennese have taken advantage of the free CoV holiday testing offer. The city handled the largest rush to date on December 23 and 24. According to the city, there are currently many free dates for registration again. On December 23 and 24 alone, 30,824 Viennese took a rapid antigen test at the Austria Center or at the test road near Ernst Happel Stadium. From December 18 to December 24, of the 66,968 rapid antigen tests performed, 127 were positive and were retested with a gargle test.…

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Am I allowed together with my husband to visit my parents? No, this is not permitted. In the lockdown, the rule is that a household may only meet a person not related to the household. This also applies to close relatives. May I take a walk at midnight on 12/31? Yes. Physical recreation outdoors is allowed in the lockdown regardless of the time of day. But: only alone, with the household or a single close relative. Am I allowed to have fireworks on New Year’s Eve? That is a matter…

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Today, December 25, ten persons are still allowed to enjoy the christmas festivities at home, but starting tomorrow, life will be restricted. The rules at a glance. At midnight tonight, the third Covid Emergency Measures Ordinance goes into effect. It regulates the lockdown, which will initially apply until January 4. Then it must be extended by parliament – with the votes of the ÖVP and the Greens, this is considered fixed. It is planned that the restrictions will remain in place until January 17.From January 18, everything is then to…

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For Italy, the Christmas season begins as a red zone. As of today, the highest level of CoV measures is in effect in the country. Stores and restaurants are closed. Only urgent errands such as food or pharmacy purchases are allowed. Freedom of travel is severely restricted. Until January 6, it is forbidden to leave one’s own municipality, with the exception of villages with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants. Two people are allowed to visit relatives or friends in their own community once per day. Children under the age of 14…

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