Category: General Interest

The German government takes all of Austria off the list of risk areas from Sunday due to falling Corona infection figures. The provinces of Tyrol and Vorarlberg are also no longer considered risk areas, the German Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced on Friday. Since November 1, the entire federal territory, with the exception of the communities of Jungholz and Mittelberg/Kleinwalsertal, was on the RKI’s Red List. Since June 6, only Tyrol and Vorarlberg were. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Tyrol Governor Günther Platter and Vorarlberg Governor Markus Wallner (all ÖVP) expressed their…

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In the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the G-7 countries want to make at least one billion vaccine doses available to other countries. To this end, both already produced vaccine doses should be distributed and the production of more should be financed, the British government announced in the night to today. Accordingly, the heads of state and government also want to work out a plan to expand vaccine production. The U.K. is chairing this year’s group of seven leading industrialized nations, which will meet Friday through Sunday in Cornwall, southwest…

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EU member states are expected to agree to weaken Corona restrictions on Friday. Insiders predict. For vaccinated 14 days after the sting then applies: when traveling within the EU, no tests are necessary. There is also news for those who have recovered. USA relaxes travel warningThe relaxation of the Corona restrictions, longed for by the travel industry, will get the green light from EU member states on Friday, June 11, according to insiders. EU ambassadors planned to approve the commission’s proposal with some changes, diplomats in Brussels said Thursday. People…

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With further relaxations in Austria that went into effect on Thursday, the mask requirement has also been relaxed. This falls with 10 June – at least outdoor. Further relaxations of the MNS obligation could probably take place in July, it was said recently by the government. Also in Denmark one agreed on the relaxation of the mask obligation. However, this goes much further than in this country. As of next week, far fewer people will be seen wearing mouth-nose protection in the country: The obligation to wear a mask or…

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Almost every fourth resident of Austria had a migration background in 2020. This and other interesting facts are revealed in the integration report. For the eleventh time, the report breaks down how the situation of persons with a migration background has developed. With 208,732 persons, Germans accounted for the largest share of foreign citizens. Behind them: Romanians (131,824), Serbs (121,990), Turks (117,580). The number of Syrians increased from 1,591 to 55,372 since 2011. Although the number of asylum applications decreased from 88,340 to 14,775 since 2015. However, this still puts…

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The electronic Green Passport by means of QR code has been in operation since today, Thursday. The Ministry of Health told APA in response to a query. However, for the time being, the certificates with EU-compliant QR codes can only be created and retrieved digitally for those who have recovered and been tested; for those who have been vaccinated, this will only be the case in a next step. It is not yet clear exactly when this will be possible, but it should be by July 1 at the latest…

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The internet continues to reshape the way we shop, with retail apps and social media stores adding to consumers’ online options and the corona virus pandemic driving people to shop from home in droves. Cybercriminals are keeping pace. Online purchasing is the most common scam type reported to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), accounting for 38 percent of complaints to the BBB’s Scam Tracker in the first seven months of 2020 — up from 24 percent in 2019. DO’s Do use trusted sites rather than shopping with a search engine.…

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Molnupiravir is currently in phase 3 clinical trials. It is a so-called polymerase inhibitor. The US government has signed a multibillion-dollar preliminary deal with US drugmaker Merck & Co. (MSD) to buy an experimental Corona drug. If MSD’s pill for Covid 19 disease, molnupiravir, receives emergency or full U.S. regulatory approval, the U.S. would order 1.7 million treatment units of the drug, the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington announced Wednesday. Molnupiravir is currently in Phase 3 clinical trials. According to MSD – not to be confused with…

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Traveling to Austria is getting easier.Starting Thursday, many travelers to Austria will no longer have to submit the “pre-travel clearance.” For travelers from states with a stable infection situation, a 3G certificate will suffice. As of Thursday, it will no longer be necessary for people with proof of 3G to fill out a “pre-travel clearance” when entering Austria from most EU countries. The health ministry told APA on Wednesday. Travel registration for entry from countries with a stable infection situation (“Annex A”) must now only take place if no 3G…

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