Category: Austrian News

Half of Austria is on sick leave, hospitals are complete, and pediatricians are not picking up. Two experts reveal why. Austria is in an emergency: sick leave is increasing, and schools and kindergartens are partly empty. This time, however, it is not a Corona wave to blame, but two other dangerous viruses, coupled with a few other pathogens. “We are seeing a sharp increase in influenza infections week after week,” explains virologist Lukas Weseslindtner from MedUni Vienna’s Center for Virology. The interview was published in Austria’s daily newspaper “Heute.” In…

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In Vienna, the stricter Corona rules remain in place. In the federal capital, a negative PCR test must continue to be presented in hospitals and homes. In addition, the FFP2 mask obligation in public transport remains. While the Ministry of Health has lifted the 3G rule for visitors and employees in hospitals, older people’s homes, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities nationwide as of today (Friday), a negative PCR test no more than 72 hours old must still be presented in Vienna. In addition, FFP2 masks are mandatory. This also…

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Lockdowns, personal restrictions and tests: the Christmas season has been stressful for many since the pandemic began. In the meantime, however, the situation has calmed down, and we are facing an almost “normal” Christmas. But what should still be considered According to environmental physician Hans-Peter Hutter, you must “take care of each other a bit. It’s best to test beforehand. Ventilate regularly. That’s all it takes.” However, you should still pay attention to your symptoms because: “Simply running around cold and thinking that you only have a harmless cold is…

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At the beginning of the coming week, it will become significantly milder from the west of Austria. The wintry weather conditions will only last until the weekend. Next week, there will be maximum temperatures of up to plus ten degrees Celsius. The relatively low prospect of a white Christmas, predicted by the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) on Wednesday, is thus also supported by the current forecast from Thursday. Before Christmas, the weekend comes mild weather from the westToday, Friday, it will still rain and snow frequently at…

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The smoking ban in Austrian restaurants is to be extended to “additional outdoor public places” in 2023, according to plans by Health Minister Johannes Rauch. An amendment to the Tobacco and Non-Smoker Protection Act is “in final coordination,” derstandard.at reported. At the beginning of 2023, the corresponding amendment is to go into the review, which provides for a smoking ban and “children’s playgrounds and recreational areas for children and young people.” If children are in the vehicle, the smoking ban in cars must also be “controlled” by the driver in…

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With a new COVID-19 basic measures decree, the Ministry of Health is dropping the 3G rule in hospitals, retirement and nursing homes and other healthcare facilities starting today, Friday. The announcement was made via a news release. Employees and visitors will no longer need a valid 3G certificate as of tomorrow. The FFP2 mask obligation remains, however. Federal states and healthcare facilities can retain the 3G rule or a testing requirement. End of 3G rule in hospitals and nursing homesThe ministry justifies this step with the current situation in hospitals…

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There were 6,751 new Corona infections reported in Austria on Wednesday. There were also 14 further Corona deaths registered. On average, 4,831 Corona infections were detected daily last week, according to AGES. As of Wednesday morning, there were 1,147 infected people in the hospital, up 61 from the previous day. Of these, 61 are in intensive care, down two from yesterday. On Wednesday, six thousand seven hundred fifty-one new Corona infections were reported in Austria.There were 14 Corona deaths reported. However, there are always time delays in the reports. Last…

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Climate change is also throwing a spanner in the works of white Christmas this year. According to the ZAMG forecast, a very mild weather situation with plus temperatures is emerging for the week before Christmas Eve. There will probably be no white Christmas this year either; the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) cautiously predicted a week and a half before the holiday. The Christmas holidays in Austria have become warmer by an average of one to 2.5 degrees in recent decades, and the chance of a white Christmas…

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Fraudulent text messages and emails purporting to come from the Ministry of Finance are on the rise. The real authority now warns against the scam. On Wednesday, the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) issued a warning against fake text messages sent to citizens in the name of the authority. The fraudulent statements promise recipients a tax refund of 730.30 euros. To receive this, only personal data would have to be disclosed. WARNING: The hyperlink in these fraudulent messages leads to a fake FinanzOnline-style website that asks for personal data such…

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