The 3G rule in hospitals and nursing homes to be dropped

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Corona measures are now to be relaxed in the healthcare sector as well. The 3G rule for visitors and employees in hospitals, convalescent homes, or old people’s and nursing homes is expected to fall soon. The 3G rule for hospitals and nursing homes should soon fall. According to the “Salzburger Nachrichten,” this is provided in a draft amendment to the Covid-19 Basic Measures Ordinance. However, the obligation to wear masks in these facilities is to remain in place. Individual federal states may continue to provide for stricter measures as before.…

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4,347 new Corona infections reported Saturday

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According to AGES figures, four thousand three hundred forty-seven new SARS-CoV-2 infections were registered in Austria on Friday. More than 1,000 covid patients had to be treated in hospitals on Saturday morning. The Corona pandemic has already claimed more than 21,200 lives. New SARS-CoV-2 infections registered in Austria on Friday, according to figures from the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES), were below the average for the previous seven days, when 4,682 new cases were added daily. The seven-day incidence was 363 cases per 100,000 population. There are currently…

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New thieves and intruders scam: Vienna police warn of corrosive acid on door locks

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Vienna police warn against corrosive acid on door locks after burglaries.So far, unknown perpetrators have already committed several residential burglaries in Vienna by destroying the door lock with corrosive acid. Police are now warning against the new scam using extremely dangerous chemicals. Door locks corroded during burglariesThe Vienna police are currently aware of around a dozen cases of burglary in which acid was infused into the cylinder lock of the entrance door, enabling the perpetrator or perpetrators to open the door. Investigations into the burglaries are ongoing. Because this acid…

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The Watchlist Internet warns against phishing SMS: Watch out for this SMS from Amazon

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Especially in the pre-Christmas period, parcels are often ordered via Amazon. Criminals use this time to steal users’ data* and, in the worst case, credit card data through a false SMS. Watchlist Internet, a project of the Austrian Internet Ombudsman’s Office, warns against such methods. The criminals would send an SMS saying that the Amazon account will be temporarily blocked if the account information is not updated. Underneath, there is a link where the data can supposedly be entered. However, the link does not lead to an Amazon page but…

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New study: this is how much you need to drink every day

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The rule of thumb of drinking two liters daily is getting shaken up by a new study. This is because the amount of water needed depends on various factors. Drinking two liters a day – that used to be a rule of thumb. A new study puts an end to this. It was recently published in the journal Science. Since about half of our daily water intake comes from food, researchers estimate that we only need about 1.3 to 1.8 liters per day. Previous studies in this area were based…

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Electricity is cheaper from now on – and the new bonus is coming

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As of now, the electricity price brake starts in Austria – and brings savings of around 500 euros. Another electricity price bonus is being finalized. With immediate effect, the electricity price brake comes into force in Austria and is expected to save households up to 500 euros annually.On Thursday, the electricity price brake will start in Austria. According to the government, this should save an average household 500 euros annually. The bad news: Electricity prices will remain at a “very high level,” says Michael Strugl of the industry association Österreichs…

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Authorities report 5,107 new Corona infections on Friday

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Daily Corona numbers continue to rise by hundreds of cases compared to the previous week. On Friday, authorities report 5,107 new infections. Numerous experts are already calling for people to wear masks, keep their distance, and rewash their hands. The reason is that the corona numbers in Austria have been rising for days. And drastically, compared to the previous week, there are daily increases of several hundred cases. Will Friday change that? In the most recent 24 hours, the country’s health authorities reported 5,107 new corona infections, compared to 4,136…

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Saturday remains snowy – then comes strong foehn

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The weekend starts with more snowfall. But in three provinces, there is a yellow weather warning because of strong southern foehn. On Saturday, an Italian low will again shovel milder air masses to Austria and end the early winter phase, forecasts by the UBIMET severe weather center. The country will remain in a foehn southerly flow over the weekend; warning level yellow has been issued for Salzburg, Tyrol, and Vorarlberg. The unsettled but relatively mild weather will remain with us until the beginning of the new week. In the recent…

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Mask, 3G: These changes are coming soon in Austria

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According to a government draft, the Corona rules will soon be changed again. Specifically, this concerns visits and employees in healthcare facilities where the 3G rule currently applies. The 3G rule for visitors and employees in hospitals, convalescent homes, or old people’s and nursing homes is likely to be dropped soon. According to the “Salzburger Nachrichten,” this is provided in a draft amendment to the Covid-19 Basic Measures Ordinance. On the other hand, the mask requirement in these facilities is to remain in place. Individual provinces may provide stricter measures…

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