MASK AND “GREEN PASSPORT: The current CoV rules

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As of June 1, the mask requirement has been dropped in all commerce, public transportation, and disability services. In addition, the current amendment to the 2nd Covid-19 Basic Measures Ordinance aligned the “green passport” regulations with the recommendations of the National Immunization Panel. Mask requirementThe requirement to wear a mask is limited to “vulnerable settings”: hospitals, spas, and other places where health and care services are provided (doctors’ offices, etc.), as well as retirement and nursing homes. In public transportation, in all commerce, and facilities for the disabled, the federal…

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Corona entry rules to Germany relaxed

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For the time being, relaxed Corona rules apply to entries into Germany. Vacation returnees and other entrants are no longer required to carry 3G evidence as vaccinated, recovered, or tested. According to a regulation issued by the German Federal Ministry of Health that went into effect Tuesday. The proof requirement, which previously applied to everyone aged 12 and older, could be dropped in light of the current pandemic developments, it said in justification. Corona entry rules to Germany have been relaxedThis should serve to facilitate travel, it said. The regulation…

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End of mandatory masks on AUA flights

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The requirement to wear masks on AUA flights ends as of June 1As of June 1, mandatory masks will end on Austria Airlines flights. Only on flights to countries where masks are mandatory will a mask still be mandatory during the flight. With the relaxation of corona rules in Austria, Austrian Airlines (AUA) will also end the mask requirement on its flights on June 1. Masks must still be worn on flights to countries where masks are mandatoryUnder the government’s measures decree, the obligation to wear an FFP2 mask or…

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Mask obligation in Viennese public transport remains

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While in the rest of Austria, the mask obligation falls on 1 June, it remains in Vienna also over the summer in public transport, pharmacies, and the care sector. The corresponding ordinance is valid until August 23. Vienna ends FFP2 mask obligation in supermarkets.Accordingly, in the federal capital until over the summer, the FFP2 mask is still mandatory in public transport, associated closed stations, and pharmacies. However, most of the Corona rules are also being dropped in Vienna. For example, the provincial government dispenses special measures in the retail sector.…

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Bishops’ Conference temporarily suspends Corona regulations

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As of Wednesday, June 1, FPP2 masks are no longer required in Catholic churches and at church services – Bishops recommend maintaining hygiene measures – Prevention concept is mandatory for religious celebrations with more than 500 people. The Bishops’ Conference is temporarily suspending the Corona regulations throughout Austria, effective Wednesday, June 1. On Tuesday, the Secretary-General of the Bishops’ Conference, Peter Schipka, explained this to Kathpress. Specifically, this means that entering churches and celebrating services in the area of the Catholic Church is possible without special corona-related restrictions. Notwithstanding this,…

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Chief of the World Doctors warns of the new omicron subvariant.

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Of a spread of the Omikron subvariant, BA.5 of the Coronavirus in Germany warns the chairman of the World Medical Association, Frank Ulrich Montgomery: “Corona is not over yet – that proves the violent outbreak of Omicron in Portugal,” Montgomery told the “Rheinische Post” (Wednesday). BA.5 will also spread in Germany, he said. Many people – including vaccinated people – would fall ill. However, vaccinated people would have much milder symptoms. Omicron subvariants on the riseThe Robert Koch Institute recently reported an increase in omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 at…

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1,903 new infections in Austria

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One new death associated with Covid 19 infection has been reported. From Monday to Tuesday, 1,903 new infections were registered in Austria. This is below the past seven-day average of 2,112. Currently, 34,594 people in Austria are actively infected with the coronavirus. The seven-day incidence is 166.08. In the past 24 hours, 49,442 new PCR tests were performed. This results in a positive rate of 3.85 percent. In addition, there is one new death to report related to Covid-19 infection. Thus, the pandemic has still claimed 18,652 lives in Austria.…

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Is fructose healthy sugar?

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Too much sugar is unhealthy. But what about fructose, or fruit sugar, found in many fruits and vegetables? It’s not necessarily better. Even though fructose occurs naturally in many fruits and vegetables, you shouldn’t overdo it. Fructose is not necessarily “better” or “healthier” than regular table sugar. Body needs glucoseMany people think the body depends on sugar to function at all. However, this is a misconception. The body needs a specific type of sugar – glucose – but it is not only found in table sugar; it can also be…

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Federal Criminal Police now warns of new scam messenger services, especially WhatsApp

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A new scam using messenger services is appearing in Austria. Now the Federal Criminal Police Office warns citizens about the scam. The new scam attempt is spreading across messenger services, especially WhatsApp.A new wave of fraud attempts spills over Austria. Now the domestic Federal Criminal Police Office warns citizens. Users of Messenger. services are affected, especially cases via the most used Messenger WhatsApp are known. “If you get a message from the police of the Ivory Coast via your Messenger service, in which it is about investigations of a YouTube…

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