Category: General Interest

A general vaccination requirement is to come into force in Austria from February 1, 2022, to curb the spread of the Corona pandemic, according to a government press statement on Friday. The common goal must be to get the unvaccinated to vaccinate instead of restricting the unvaccinated, Chancellor Schallenberg said in a press conference Friday morning. This, he said, has not been achieved despite the measures set in place over the past few months. Too many have not gotten vaccinated. One had come to a difficult decision: A nationwide vaccination…

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The number of new Covid infections continues to rise, and with it the number of those who need to be quarantined. At home schools, Corona continues to spread. On Monday alone, 1,210 students tested positive for Corona. They now have to be quarantined, just like their classmates. At the country one lost however at present the overview, how many classes are now really not at the school. On Wednesday, however, one knew at least how many pupils and students are currently in quarantine. “Currently, we cannot communicate any numbers about…

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Due to the infection incidence, further measures will come into force in Vienna from November 19. Extension of the FFP2 mask obligationGastronomy: staff must wear FFP2 masks . Guests will wear an FFP2 mask when entering the restaurant, on the way to the table and when leaving the table.Trade: All personnel wear FFP2 mask. The FFP2 mask requirement for customers remains unchanged.Body-related services: Both body-facing service providers and customers wear FFP2 masks.Indoor areas: The FFP2 mask obligation is also extended to all indoor areas that are not private areas. This…

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In Upper Austria, as in Salzburg, there will be a general lockdown from Monday. This is scheduled to last until December 17.Retail – with the exception of daily needs – restaurants and hotels will be closed, take-away and click&collect will remain allowed. Schools will be closed, except for care for those who need it, presented LH Thomas Stelzer (ÖVP) Thursday evening details. Lockdown in Salzburg: “Had no other choice”By December 17 at the latest, it should be decided whether the lockdown must continue, whether there is relief for vaccinated or…

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The protection against the coronavirus decreases noticeably after half a year. Therefore, the recommendation of the National Vaccination Panel is: booster vaccination for all adults. Third vaccination: Where can I register?Registration for the third vaccination varies from province to province. On the info page of “Österreich impft” you will find an overview of all federal states. There are also hotlines where you can get information. Basically, 1450 also provides information on third party vaccinations. If you want to get vaccinated again at your family doctor, you can get information at…

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Regardless of nationwide lockdown rumors, the new Vienna ordinance – with tightened 2G+ provisions – goes into effect today, Friday. New ordinance in Vienna starting FridayFor the time being, the new Corona measures in Vienna are limited until November 26, as the federal ordinance on which they are based also only applies until then, it was stressed. 2G+ comes into force in Vienna on November 19At the heart of the new measures is, among other things, the so-called 2Gplus rule, which is coming in certain areas, and a more restrictive…

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The announced tightening is fixed: Starting tomorrow, the 2Gplus rule will apply in bars, cinemas and theaters. In addition, the mask obligation will be extended. Since today it is fixed: The tightening of the corona rules already announced by Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) comes into force tomorrow, Friday. Today, the Vienna measures accompanying ordinance was issued. An overview of the rules and regulations in Vienna The FFP2 mask obligation is significantly expanded. In the catering trade (here 2G applies, i.e. vaccinated or recovered), staff must in future wear FFP2 masks…

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Almost simultaneously, the head of state Alexander Van der Bellen and Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) went public with a message via social media on Wednesday evening. The situation is serious, one needs quick and effective measures to break the fourth wave. Alexander Van der Bellen had a video conference with doctors and representatives of the nursing staff on Wednesday. Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein already demanded stricter measures at the crisis summit on Sunday. He also had an “Intensive talks with experts” Wednesday afternoon on the impact of the 2-G…

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The new 2-G-plus rule and the extension of the mask requirement come into force on Friday. It almost seems as if Michael Ludwig already wants to prepare the Viennese population for further tightening: He does not want to rule out another lockdown, as he stressed once again on Wednesday. “I don’t want to get into the situation like other federal states,” the mayor said on the sidelines of a media appointment. “We have to focus on the health of the population. If necessary, we as a city will also take…

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