Category: General Interest

In justified exceptional cases, the coronavirus booster vaccination can be given earlier than six months after the second dose – namely after four months. The exceptions include, for example, two vaccinations with Astra Zeneca, the start of a long journey or particularly high exposure risk, according to the recommendations of the National Immunization Panel (NIG), which are now also available in written form. “Reasonable in justified exceptional cases”“Falling below the recommended vaccination interval of six months is reasonable in justified exceptional cases and can be done after appropriate education and…

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Vienna tightens Corona measures ahead of government’s crisis summit: starting next week, Vienna moves up to Level 4 in Corona’s staging plan and relies on the 2G rule in all public areas. Vienna relies on 2G rule in gastronomy and public lifeMayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) announced on Thursday after a discussion with experts that from the end of next week access to gastronomy, body-related services (such as hairdressers) and gatherings of 25 people or more will only be granted to those who are vaccinated or recovered (2G). This, he said,…

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Austria will get a lot of sunshine for the most part this coming weekend. But: On Monday, according to a forecast by the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG), a weak disturbance zone should pass through.Already on Friday, mostly sunny weather should prevail. However, some fog and high fog zones will persist, partly into the afternoon, such as in the basins in the south, in the Rhine Valley and at Lake Constance or in the Innviertel. Daytime highs should reach between six and 13 degrees. Sunny weather almost everywhereA…

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The United Kingdom has become the first country in the world to approve a pill developed by U.S. companies Merck (MSD in Europe) and Ridgeback Therapeutics for use as a treatment for Covid-19. The British Medicines and Healthcare products Agency (MHRA) made the announcement. Taking after testThe pill, called molnupiravir, is to be taken as soon as possible after a positive coronavirus test, but no later than five days after symptoms appear. According to initial test results, the drug is intended to weaken the effect of the virus in the…

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Vienna had to take a lot of criticism for stricter protective measures – and had been proven right. Because since Thursday at the latest it is clear: With 8593 new infections in the daily comparison, the pandemic is heading for a new peak. The previous record figures from the previous year are likely to be exceeded in the next few days. The utilization of hospitals and intensive care units is also rising steadily. Vienna tighteningCompared to the rest of Austria, Vienna has the strictest rules and the lowest infection figures.…

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The fraudulent Android apps were disguised as camera filters, QR code readers and keyboard apps. Google has removed more 151 apps from the Play Store in the past few days. The reason: all the removed Android apps were part of a wide-scale scam. The 151 apps were downloaded a total of more than 10.5 million times in 80 different countries. The fake apps were disguised as keyboard apps, QR code readers, video and photo editing programs, camera filters or games. The full list of affected apps can be found here,…

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The experts of the Covid forecast consortium commissioned by the Ministry of Health continue not to expect an easing of the infection situation. In the latest forecast published Wednesday (calculation date Nov. 2), the consortium pointed out that the effective reproduction number has been above one for four weeks. The consortium “continues to anticipate a significant increase” in seven-day incidence. Thus, for the last forecast day on Nov. 10, a seven-day incidence of 540 to 740 cases per 100,000 population is expected, with a seven-day incidence of 620 as the…

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The freeway toll sticker for Austria will become more expensive in 2022: the annual toll sticker for cars will cost 93.80 euros next year, and that for motorcycles 37.20 euros. In terms of color, it will shine in the shade “apricot” in 2022. AUSTRIA. The reason for the price increase: the 2022 vignette prices will be adjusted by 1.4 percent to the consumer price index. The annual vignette for passenger cars will cost 93.80 euros (adhesive and digital vignette), compared with 92.50 euros in 2021. That for motorcycles costs for…

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In 2021, there are finally Christmas markets in Vienna again. Here you can find the applicable Corona rules at a glance. The anticipation is already a bit high. After a corona-related forced break last year, Vienna’s Christmas markets will finally go back into operation in 2021. This year, you can once again enjoy punch, mulled wine, baked potatoes and the like with your loved ones in a cozy, open-air Christmas atmosphere. Which Corona rules apply to the Christmas markets?Some open-air events have also fallen victim to the pandemic this year;…

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