Survey shows: 81 percent of Austrians support compulsory masks

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A survey has shown that four out of five Austrians are in favor of compulsory masks in parts of public life. The approval is thus almost as high as during the lockdown. Most Austrians are in favor of making masks mandatory in parts of public life. In the latest survey conducted as part of the Austrian Corona Panel Project at the University of Vienna, 81 percent stated that in their opinion, an obligation to wear a mask should currently apply in stores and public transport. This is a similar number…

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Again more than 10,000 new infections in France

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In France, the number of reported new infections has again risen above the 10,000 mark. The health authorities yesterday announced 12,845 cases, bringing the total to 563,535. The number of deaths rose by 63 to 31,956, according to the data. The situation in Paris also deteriorated again recently. According to city authorities, the highest warning level could soon be declared in the French capital. Deputy Mayor Anne Souyris told the channel Franceinfo that two of the three criteria for the highest CoV warning level were met in Paris: The number…

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Eleven new travel warnings in Germany

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Due to high coronavirus infection rates, Germany has classified Iceland and individual regions in nine other European countries as risk areas in addition to the whole of Belgium. The Robert Koch Institute updated its risk list accordingly last night and included parts of Great Britain for the first time, including Wales and Northern Ireland. In France, the regions Pays de la Loire and Burgundy (Bourgogne) were added. This means that in Germany’s largest neighboring country, only the border region of Grand Est, which was once particularly hard hit by the…

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Ministry of Health: No lockdown in preparation

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The Ministry of Health today rejected the claim by FPÖ leader Norbert Hofer that a second lockdown would be prepared from 23 October and thus before the All Saints’ weekend. There was no question of this, according to a spokeswoman in response to an APA inquiry in the ministry. A second lockdown is only planned if the health system is on the verge of collapse, and there is no question of that. At the moment, the main focus is on targeted measures where the coronavirus traffic lights show the need…

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UPDATE – Strong increase again: 772 new corona infections

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Already yesterday, 609 new infections were reported – today the numbers increased again. The number of new coronavirus infections has increased again in the last 24 hours. 772 new infections were reported on Wednesday. Already on Tuesday there were 609 new cases. So far, there have been 44,813 positive test results in Austria. As of today (September 30, 2020, 09:30 a.m.), 799 people throughout Austria have died as a result of the corona virus and 35,644 have recovered. At present, 496 people are undergoing hospital treatment due to the corona…

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Czech Republic and Slovakia declare a state of emergency

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Border or company closures are not planned, the respective governments assure. Currently, there are up to 3000 new corona infections daily in the Czech Republic, in Slovakia only about 550. In Austria’s neighboring countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the respective governments have declared a state of emergency. In Slovakia, the decision is effective as early as October 1, in the Czech Republic as of October 5. According to the Czech Minister of Health Roman Prymula, the state of emergency should last 30 days. The aim is to decide on…

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Viennese Gastro-Voucher can only be redeemed until Wednesday

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The Viennese Gastro Voucher campaign cost the City of Vienna 39 million euros. It was intended to support the catering industry, which had been hit by the Corona pandemic. Vienna – The Vienna Gastro Voucher is expiring. Whoever still wants to redeem the voucher in a Viennese restaurant or in the coffee house around the corner must do so until Wednesday. Because afterwards this is no longer possible. Gastro Vouchers were sent to all Viennese households in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce starting in June. One-person household received 25…

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More than ever before: 16,600 cases in just one month

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September breaks a sad record: with 16,600 new infections, there were more new corona positives this month than ever before in a single month. The previous peak was in March – during the lockdown and the first wave – with 9,700 new infections, in April they fell to 5,100. Vienna alone had 7,700 new infections in March, which is more cases than in April, May and June combined. Vienna also broke the record for hospitalizations on Monday. Overall, the hospitalization rate in Austria rose by 25 percent in just one…

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Chaotic TV debate between Trump and Biden

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In probably the most chaotic TV confrontation in recent US history, US President Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden have clashed. Trump in particular constantly interrupted and had to be constantly called to order by the moderator. In terms of content, the debate, which was marked by accusations and insults, brought nothing new. Trump again refused to promise that he would accept the result of the presidential election regardless of the outcome. Trump painted the scenario of massive fraud in postal votes and evaded the question of whether he…

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