Category: Austrian News

Public church services are suspended during the lockdown period up to and including 6 December. However, the Catholic Church in Austria is once again increasing its offer of church services via television, radio and social media. In addition, there are many other online activities with which the church wants to fulfill its pastoral duties under difficult conditions. On the web page of the archdiocese Vienna (www.erzdioezese-wien.at) there is a live stream of the Holy Mass from Monday to Saturday at 12 o’clock, presided over by the cathedral pastor Toni Faber.…

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Austria has folded up its sidewalks, because since Tuesday the hard lockdown has been in effect. Most of the stores are closed, many people are in their home offices, and in the morning there were significantly fewer children on the road than usual. Especially in the cities yesterday, the picture was completely different than the day before. But this time it is not quite as quiet as in spring during the first lockdown. The lockdown was also clearly felt in Lower Austria. In many cities there was something like the…

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In urban hospitals, intensive care units are close to the limit. However, an expansion is possible. In the hospitals of the Vienna Health Association, 197 employees are currently infected with the coronavirus. This was reported by a spokeswoman to the APA on Tuesday. With a staff of about 30,000 and the often very exposed situation of the affected persons, this number is not very high, she was assured. The situation regarding intensive care beds is still serious. In the municipal hospitals, 148 intensive care beds out of 150 are currently…

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Once again, Austria slipped into a near standstill from the stroke of midnight until December in order to reduce infections: we are bringing up once again the most important points to consider. What if I violate the Corona measures?25 Euro will be charged for a missing mask, 50 Euro for a missing safety distance. If charges are filed, the health authorities can impose a fine of up to 1450 euros.I do a test at home, do I have to report this?There is a legal obligation to report positive test results…

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For the second time since midnight, Austria is in a corona full lockdown. Schools are closed, the retail sector has to close. The population is now only allowed to leave the house for specific activities. For the time being, the measures apply up to and including December 6. It is to be avoided at all costs that doctors have to decide who can still receive the best possible treatment. To this end, the exit restrictions will also apply around the clock. It will still be possible to travel to work,…

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4657 new corona infections have been reported throughout Austria within the past 24 hours (as of 9.30 am on Monday). Although the number is lower, this is due to the weekend, when generally fewer new infections are reported. In addition, the focus is on the number of hospitalizations, as Austria’s hospitals have reached the limits of their capacity in terms of intensive care beds – and here again an increase has been recorded in the past 24 hours. Most new infections were reported on Monday from Lower Austria with 1038,…

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Vienna. On Monday, Minister of the Interior Karl Nehammer announced tightened police controls for the hard lockdown. First the officers would “always seek dialogue and de-escalation” and only then they would impose penalty, Nehammer said. If a police check were to take place, then it would always be a matter of “making it credible”. One counts on the exchange with the population, “but there must not be any major meetings,” says the Minister of the Interior and gives an example: A fireman who meets with three colleagues in front of…

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Starting tomorrow, the retail industry is once again looking forward to three dark weeks. Complete loss of sales. Everything (except supermarkets, tobacconists & Co.) is up to and including 6 December. The loss is estimated at around one billion per week. Discount of 20 % to 60Many traders are concerned that the aid promised by the government may not be sufficient. As reported, the industry can expect 20 to 60 percent – depending on the perishability of the goods. The starting point is 40 percent, then – depending on the…

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▶Am I allowed to leave the house/apartment? Staying “outside the private living area” is only permitted for certain reasons. These include going to work, helping others or relaxing outside. Another exception is the meeting of “closest caregivers” – this counts as “necessary basic needs”.▶Should I really only meet one person? A meeting may only take place with one other household at most. This person must belong to the closest family circle or consist of “important person with whom physical contact is usually maintained several times a week”. Recommended: As few…

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