Category: Austrian News

The increase in new infections is dramatic. How can a lockdown be averted? Federal Chancellor Kurz explains when this happens. Record increases – day in, day out: The number of infections in Austria has shot up in recent days! On Saturday, 24 October, a rise of 3,614 new infections was recorded. It is questionable whether the new measures, which will come into force today, Sunday, will lead to a decrease in the number of new infections. In view of this ever worsening situation, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz urges the Austrians to…

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From Sunday onwards, stricter rules apply in the church area for funerals, choirs and music groups. On Saturday, the Bishops’ Conference tightened the previous framework for the Catholic Church. The rules have been adapted to the new legal requirements for the containment of the coronavirus pandemic, which come into force on Sunday, October 25. Specifically, from Sunday onwards, no more than 100 people will be allowed to attend funerals. This upper limit does not apply to the wake, funeral mass or the celebration of the Holy Eucharist in the church.…

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For the first time in Austria, more than 3,000 new cases were reported within 24 hours. Corona numbers in Austria continue to rise rapidly. Within 24 hours, 3,614 new infections were reported throughout Austria, most of them in Vienna. So far there have been 78,029 positive test results in Austria. As of today (October 24, 2020, 09:30 a.m.), 965 people throughout Austria have died as a result of the corona virus and 56,791 have recovered. At present, 1,177 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the corona virus and 175…

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The number of active coronavirus cases in Austria (as of yesterday, 2 p.m.) is 25,825, according to the figures of the AGES dashboard, which recently replaced that of the Ministry of Health. This was accompanied by a leap in the number of those currently infected, as convalescents are registered more slowly in the new system. In addition, new cases are no longer assigned to the time of registration, but to the time of laboratory diagnosis, which may have taken place days before. This makes the curve of the epidemic more…

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Starting Sunday tightened corona rules will apply throughout Austria. Especially private meetings and events will be restricted. The rising coronavirus numbers have now forced the government to act. As announced on Monday, the corona measures will again be tightened nationwide. Due to the delayed completion of the regulation, however, they will only be implemented on Sunday, 25.10. at 0:00 o’clock. And in the regulation some is new: Particularly private meetings and meetings are further reduced. Also the mask obligation is extended. Now also residents in old or handicapped homes must…

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On Friday, 1058 people were undergoing hospital treatment for Covid-19, 158 of them in intensive care. 2571 new corona infections have been reported in Austria within 24 hours as of Friday, 9.30 a.m. This means that there are currently 18,266 actively infected persons nationwide. This was reported by the Ministry of the Interior. So far, there have been 74,415 positive test results in Austria. 954 persons have died with or from SARS-CoV-2, 55,195 have recovered. On Friday 1058 persons were undergoing hospital treatment for Covid-19, 158 of them in intensive…

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Anschober appeals: Skip Halloween, stay at home during autumn vacationHealth Minister Rudolf Anschober today rejected criticism of the latest regulation in the Ö1 “Morgenjournal”. The publication had been delayed, he said, because it first had to be agreed with the coalition partner and legal experts. The population has now time to prepare itself, because the new rules will only come into force on Sunday at 0 o’clock. One sees the largest risk at present with small ceremonies and celebrations, therefore the regulation seizes particularly within this range. No less than…

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Trust in institutions has steadily increased in Austria over the past 30 years, only large commercial enterprises and the church have not gained trust. This is shown by detailed studies of the research association “Interdisciplinary Value Research” of the University of Vienna on the European Value Study, which examines the value attitudes of Europeans over three decades. Other trends: Austrians feel more a regional and national affiliation. The studies published today show that over the past 30 years almost all institutions in Austria have been able to increase their values…

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From Sunday onwards, further measures to contain the corona pandemic will apply throughout Austria. For example, the maximum number of people at meetings and small events away from home will be reduced to six (indoor) or twelve (outdoor). The 1-meter distance (the “baby elephant”) in public space is revived. In restaurants, only six adults are now allowed to share a table. Contrary to what was announced, the new measures will not apply from Friday, but only from Sunday, midnight – because the corresponding decree by Health Minister Rudolf Anschober was…

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