Category: General Interest

Shortly before the nationwide lockdown takes effect, opponents of the Corona pandemic measures have called for demonstrations in Vienna, with several thousand activists expected in the city on Saturday. The FPÖ is organizing the largest rallies. However, their chairman Herbert Kickl will not be there, he tested positive for the corona virus and is in quarantine. The Interior Ministry assumes that right-wing extremists will also be found in the ranks of the demonstrators. Thus, mobilizations have been observed among identitarians and the hooligan scene. There have already been threats against…

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Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen addressed the nation in a televised speech Friday evening. He spoke out in favor of mandatory vaccination and warned against finger-pointing. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen (The Greens) addressed all Austrians in a televised speech Friday night. He spoke out in favor of mandatory vaccination and warned against blaming others. AUSTRIA. “It simply could not go on like this,” the federal president said in his speech. The decision for a new breakwater lockdown was the right one at the present time, he said,…

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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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