Category: Austrian News

Corona numbers are rising sharply in Austria, with infection levels increasing in tandem with falling temperatures. Twelve thousand two hundred seventy-four new infections were reported by ministries on Saturday – three times as many cases as three weeks ago. Three more people infected with the virus died. According to AGES data, normal wards had 1490 Corona patients, an increase of 26 patients. Intensive care units saw 69 patients, a rise of two patients. The seven-day incidence in Austria is now back to 856.1 per 100,000 population – a peak in…

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An amendment to the Highway Code, which goes into effect October 1, brings some changes. Anyone whose parked car protrudes too far into the sidewalk may be penalized. Cyclists should be pleased. As of Saturday, October 1, the 33rd amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations will bring some new regulations into force that will bring fundamental improvements, especially for cyclists. The amendment for Traffic Councillor Sandra Wassermann ensures better coexistence in road traffic. “Especially for cyclists, the new rules are precious!” These are the most significant changes: Pedestrians will be…

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It was planned for a long time and was postponed from July to October – but starting today, Saturday, CO2 pricing will be implemented. A 30 euros per ton of CO2 tax will be imposed on energy companies, which will then pass it on to consumers. According to ÖAMTC, diesel will be 9 cents and super 8.2 cents more expensive per liter – Wifo has even calculated 9.9 and 8.6 cents, respectively. The prices of heating oil and natural gas will also rise (see table on the right). It is…

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Today, Saturday, a nationwide civil defense rehearsal alarm will be carried out again. Between 12:00 and 12:45 p.m., after the signal “siren rehearsal,” the three civil defense signals “warning,” “alarm” and “all-clear” will be sent out via 8,300 fire department sirens throughout Austria. The annual rehearsal of the signal tones serves to check the technical equipment of the warning and alarm system and is intended to familiarize the population with the signals. During the test alarm, there will also be a test triggering of the Austrian disaster warning app KATWARN.…

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On Friday, 12,695 new coronavirus infections were reported in Austria. This brings the seven-day incidence per 100,000 population to 811.2. On Friday, 1,421 covid patients in Austria’s hospitals were in a normal ward. Sixty-nine were also in an intensive care unit. According to the Ages’ data, no Covid-positive person has died since yesterday. However, this number usually increases after subsequent reports are entered. Seven-day incidences in the provinces: Burgenland: 665.7 Carinthia: 849.2 Lower Austria: 776.3 Upper Austria: 1,009.6 Salzburg: 920.4 Styria: 729.5 Tyrol: 939.0 Vorarlberg: 701.6 Vienna: 692.9 source: sozialministerium.at/picture:…

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Austria will elect a new federal president in three weeks, on October 9. A total of almost 6.4 million Austrians are eligible to vote. All important questions and answers on the BP election 2022On October 9, the nearly 6.4 million eligible voters will decide whether Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen will be sworn in for a second six-year term. Six other candidates are running against him, making the ballot paper a record length this year. Nevertheless, Van der Bellen has a good chance of getting 50 percent or more…

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The climate bonus is causing confusion and criticism among many. While some have already received the 500 euros, others are still waiting. Since September 1, the 500-euro climate bonus has been paid out in Austria. Many Austrians have already had the money transferred to their bank accounts or received the Sodexo vouchers in the mail. Others are still waiting. According to “Heute,” the payout is in random order. So family members in the same household may receive the climate bonus at different times. Furthermore, the payout is regulated as follows:…

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Autumn is here, and with it, the rising Corona numbers. What awaits us in the coming months is revealed by molecular biologist Ulrich Elling. The curve of new corona infections in Austria is currently on a roller coaster ride – with an upward trend. However, the culprit is not yet the new variants BA.2.75.2 and BQ.1.1, but “the seasonal effect, which will be additionally fueled by the BA.5 additional mutation in October,” explains molecular biologist Ulrich Elling in an interview with “Heute.” Up to now, the different variants’ mutations have…

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On Tuesday, 14,398 new coronavirus infections were reported in Austria. 1,393 Corona patients were treated in hospitals. Twenty-three deaths occurred in the past seven days. Corona numbers and hospitalizations are rising massively again in Austria. On Wednesday, the Agency for Health and Food Safety reported 1,393 patients hospitalized with Covid-19, up 94 from Tuesday. New infections are also up massively, with 14,389 cases recorded in the past 24 hours, up by more than 6,000 from 8,264 a week ago. 14,389 new Corona infections were reported WednesdayThat was not only well…

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