Category: Austrian News

On Sunday, October 9, 2022, with 6.3 million eligible voters, the 14th election for Federal President in Austria will take place. And no, we didn’t forget to gender. Who will run in the 2022 federal presidential election?There has never been so much choice – a whole seven men have to be differentiated: Michael Brunner (MFG)Gerald Grosz (independent)Walter Rosenkranz (FPÖ)Heinrich Staudinger (independent)Alexander Van der Bellen (Greens)Tassilo Wallentin (independent)Dominik Wlazny (Beer Party) There were other candidates, but they either failed to collect enough signatures by September 2, 2022, or did not submit…

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Sixty-one patients currently require intensive care. On Friday, authorities reported 7,648 new Corona infections and seven deaths. There is also a sharp increase in hospitalized patients. Corona numbers are rising significantly again in Austria. After 8,264 new infections on Wednesday and 7,821 on Thursday, 7,648 new cases were reported on Friday. In addition, there were seven deaths. 973 (+62) infected persons are treated in hospitals on regular wards. 61 (+6) patients require intensive care. 442 intensive care beds availableAfter all, 442 intensive care beds are still available for Corona patients…

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Today, Friday, in keeping with the season, isolated patches of early morning fog are expected, with sunshine becoming more prevalent during the day. On Saturday, clouds will increase more and more, with the possibility of rain already starting in Vorarlberg and Tyrol. The trend intensifies on Sunday with dense clouds and rain, said the weekly movement of the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) on Thursday. Early temperatures can be found between zero and seven degrees, with light frost possible in higher Alpine valleys and places in the north.…

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The next Corona wave is rolling in and is currently hitting the youth in particular. Starting Saturday, people will be “vaccinated” against the virus. Is the corona pandemic over now? “No,” would probably have to be the answer after just one look at the latest data and values. With testing levels significantly lower than a year ago, 1524 new Corona cases were reported Thursday. A total of 172 infected people are currently being treated in provincial hospitals. Most notable, according to the medical staff, is that 92.9 percent of Corona…

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In Austria, 8,264 new coronavirus infections have been registered in 24 hours. According to Wednesday’s AGES update, this is the highest figure since August 2. There were 927 people in the hospital on Wednesday morning, 66 fewer than were reported the previous day but 22 more than a week ago. Fifty-seven people are being cared for in intensive care units, down seven from Tuesday but up three from a week ago. Eight thousand two hundred forty-six new Corona infections in Austria.The positive test results are above the seven-day average of…

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CoV vaccine was delivered to Austria on Tuesday and adjusted to the Omicron variant BA.4/BA.5 is now available in Vienna provincial vaccination centers starting Tuesday. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is freely available as a third vaccination or booster for individuals twelve years and older. The desired vaccine does not have to be specified when registering for the appointment, it was said on Wednesday from the office of Vienna’s health councilor Peter Hacker (SPÖ). The original vaccine is used for children under twelve years and for first or second vaccinations. In addition…

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According to AGES, 5,151 new infections were registered in Austria from Saturday to Sunday. In the same period a week ago, there were 3,420 cases. That is an increase of about 50 percent. The number of active cases rises slightly – to 53,354 cases. This time, a new death related to the coronavirus was reported. So far, 20,677 people have died in connection with a SARS-CoV-2 infection throughout Austria. Currently, 825 patients (twenty less than the previous day) are being treated in the hospital, and 50 patients (minus two) are…

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The climate bonus has been paid out since the beginning of September, but many are still looking in vain for the 500 euros.Although the climate bonus has been paid out since the beginning of September, many are still looking in vain for the 500 euros from the federal government (according to the “Heute” survey, around 85 percent of participants have not yet received it). Why is the campaign currently proceeding so slowly? “This is a timely process.“For many Austrians, the long wait is met with little understanding. In response to…

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On Tuesday, 6,018 new coronavirus infections were recorded in Austria, according to the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) data release, which has been consistent since the previous day.Number of coronavirus infections increased againThe figure is above last week’s average, and the seven-day incidence increased slightly from the previous day to 334 cases per 100,000 population.There are 905 people in hospital, 26 fewer than the previous day. 54 people are receiving intensive care, this number increased by two in one day and by eight patients since a week ago.…

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