Category: General Interest

“It could be that already in January a vaccination is possible in Austria. At the turn of the year 600,000 vaccine doses for 300,000 people could be delivered,” Austrian Health Minister Anschober announced. A condition is however that the promises of the pharmaceutical companies and the market approvals take place in time. The first batches are to be used to vaccinate healthcare and nursing staff. A total of five vaccines from different manufacturers will be used. All those who wish to be vaccinated could then follow in the summer. But…

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In view of rising infection figures, the Hungarian rgovernment is tightening the corona regulations and closing the country’s borders as of Tuesday 1 September 2020. Foreign citizens are only allowed to enter Hungarian territory with justified exceptions. There are exceptions for commuters and business travelers.From September 1, Hungarian citizens returning to Hungary must remain in quarantine for 14 days, unless they can show two negative coronavirus tests during the quarantine, which were done at two-day intervals. Seven border crossings remain open around the clock and three more during the day.…

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In all MediaMarkt and Saturn stores in Austria additional protective and hygiene measures are introduced. Vienna. “For the protection of customers” is the motto at MediaMarktSaturn Austria. As of September 1, additional protection and hygiene measures in the fight against the corona virus will be introduced at all 37 MediaMarkt stores and 15 Saturn stores. Specifically, all employees will again be required to wear mouth and nose protection in the form of masks or face shields. According to an official press release, customers are also advised to wear masks again…

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In September 2020, the child bonus of 360 euros will be paid out. Families will receive this one-time payment for each child for which family allowance is received.This was announced by the Federal Ministry of Finance. (see https://www.finanz.at/news/360-euro-kinderbonus-september-1272/) This measure was already decided in June as part of the early tax reform and Corona assistance. An application for the child bonus will not be necessary. Together with the increase of the Family Bonus Plus from 1,500 euros per child under 18 years of age currently to 1,750 euros and the…

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According to a study, scientists have proven a renewed corona infection in a patient in the USA who has been recovering for some time. This shows that the immunity after an infection is not absolute and multiple infections are possible, the study said. In addition, the patient’s second disease was more severe than the first. It is unclear, however, to what extent general conclusions can be drawn from this. The study by researchers led by Richard Tillett of the University of Nevada was submitted to “The Lancet” magazine, but has…

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Crisis begets heroes. In this COVID-19 pandemic that continues to cripple the world, courageous  Filipino frontliners are stepping up. The Philippine Embassy in Vienna, under the leadership of Ambassador Maria Cleofe Natividad honored  the sacrifice, bravery and heroism of the Filipino frontline health workers, grocery clerks, cooks, household and airport workers  amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis. The event dubbed as „Day of Appreciation for Filipino Frontliners in Austria“ aims to give recognition to the outstanding performance of individual frontliners and the services they rendered to the Austrian populace. Sixteen…

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Hungary will close its borders to foreign tourists on September 1. Austrians will then no longer be allowed to travel through. Only those who are Hungarian citizens, who are in quarantine for 14 days and finally have two negative Covid-19 tests may cross the border. For people who live in Austria, but want to travel through, this makes the way much more complicated. The Hungarian government has decided to take this step due to increasing infection rates and announced the measure on Friday afternoon in Budapest. Foreigners must give a…

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Chancellor Sebastian Kurz warns of further infection increase in autumn and winter and gives hope for 2021. “We are facing a difficult autumn and winter”, says Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, thus warning the population that there would surely be again “temporary tightenings” of measures against the further spread of the corona virus. The Chancellor wants to raise awareness of the fact that we must expect the situation to worsen in Austria as well – especially when it gets cooler and people are once again increasingly sitting together in closed rooms.…

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The pharmaceutical group AstraZeneca has guaranteed Austria six million doses. EU negotiates with other companies. Vaccine for eight million inhabitants – that is the goal of the Austrian Ministry of Health, once a vaccine is available. However, it cannot go it alone, because the European Commission is negotiating preliminary contracts with manufacturers for all 27 EU countries. So far, AstraZeneca has signed a contract for 300 million doses plus another 100 million optional. Europe concludes preliminary agreements togetherAccording to the Ministry of Health, the EU member states, together with the…

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