Over 15,000 new infections in Austria

From Tuesday to Wednesday, 15,149 new infections were registered in Austria. This is well above the 7-day average of 10,648 infections. The 7-day incidence increases slightly to 837.37. This brings the number of active Corona cases to 118,711. Ninety-six thousand two hundred fifty-nine new PCR tests were made in the past 24 hours. This results in a positive rate of 15.74 percent. In addition, there are nine new deaths. This means that 18,909 people with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died across Austria. In the hospital, 1,151 people are currently being treated,…

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“Summer in the City”: Arbeiterkammer Vienna launches free summer program

This year, AK Vienna again offers its free campaign “Summer in the City. City for all”. Ten free events will take place in nine Viennese districts until August 10. “Due to inflation, many have to cut back on vacations and leisure time. It is, therefore, all the more important that there is more space and opportunities for free togetherness in the city,” AK President Renate Anderl. AK Vienna offers Viennese numerous free eventsAt ten events in nine Viennese districts, the Viennese will be offered roller skating discos, circus workshops, bike…

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WHO alarmed: Corona pandemic remains an international health emergency

The Corona pandemic remains a “health emergency of international concern.” That was the World Health Organization’s (WHO) finding Tuesday, following the independent emergency committee that examined the current hazard situation at a meeting last week. Although many countries are testing significantly less, infection rates are rising worldwide. The high number of unreported infectionsAccording to the WHO, more than half a billion infections have been reported since the pandemic began in early 2020. The accurate figure is likely to be far higher because by no means are all cases recorded. The…

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Expat Insider Study reveals most and least friendly countries in the world: Austria ranks second to last

Vienna may be the world’s most livable city, but it’s not exactly the friendliest. That’s what the new Expat Insider study shows. Unusually high quality of life with unusually unfriendly people – that’s the impression foreign workers working in this country have of Austria, according to the “Expat Insider Study 2022.” Despite top scores for “travel and transport” and “environment and climate,” it only manages 24th place out of 52 in the ranking. The most popular destinations among the 12,000 expats surveyed are Mexico, Indonesia, and Taiwan, and the least…

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More than 10,000 new infections in Austria.

From Monday to Tuesday, 10,189 new infections were registered in Austria. This is below the 7-day average of 10,274 infections. The 7-day incidence is up slightly to 807.94, compared to 9,831 new cases within 24 hours a week. This brings the number of active Corona cases to 114,637, with 89,059 new PCR tests done in the past 24 hours. This results in a positive rate of 11.44 percent. There are also 16 new deaths. This means that 18,900 people have died in connection with SARS-CoV-2 infection across Austria. The hospital…

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Giant comet to be seen in July

A lot is going on in the sky this year: among other things, a giant comet has entered the solar system and will be visible shortly. 2022 is a lucky year for astronomy enthusiasts because some spectacular things could be observed so far. But the year is far from over, and there is something great to discover in July! Under observation since 2017The comet in question is designated C/2017 K2. According to Newsweek, scientists have been tracking the comet since it was first discovered in 2017. When it was discovered,…

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What is the difference between diesel and gasoline?

When you fill up with fuel, it’s evident to power your car: Without this fuel, nothing runs. And what kind of fuel you need depends on your car’s engine. E-cars are rising, but two conventional fuel families dominate gasoline and diesel. The classic: gasolineLet’s start with gasoline. When we fill up a gasoline car, we have a choice of three types: Super 95 or E5, Super E10, Super Plus, and E85 or bioethanol. What does the “E” stand for?E5, E10, E85: These abbreviations have nothing to do with food additives.…

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New mask requirement – Vienna tightens Corona rules

Mask obligation again – For coworkers in hospitals and nursing homes, a continuous mask obligation is prescribed, reports the APA Monday night, referring to the new regulation. Visiting restrictions in hospitals – In addition, the number of visits is reduced. According to the new Vienna ordinance, only three PCR-tested visitors are allowed per patient per day. Additional visits by another person are only possible if they are necessary for and perform support services for the patient in question. A mask obligation in supermarkets is currently not an issue. Until recently,…

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EU: Fourth vaccination recommended for over-60s

In Austria, the National Vaccination Panel had recently recommended the fourth sting for those 65 and older and those at risk. The EU recommends a fourth Corona vaccination for people over 60. “Given the renewed increase in cases and hospitalizations with the start of summer, I urge everyone to get vaccinated and boostered as soon as possible,” EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides said Monday, according to a statement from EU health authorities. In Austria, the National Vaccination Board had recently recommended the fourth prick starting at age 65 and for…

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