Despite EU recommendations, masks are still mandatory on planes to and from Austria. The vacation season is just around the corner, and just in time for the big travel wave, the EU relaxed the covid regulations for air passengers. Since Monday, mask-wearing can be dispensed at all airports and onboard aircraft. But really, on all planes? Whether or not a mask must be worn on the plane is not dictated by an airline but rather depends on national and official regulations. So what does this mean in practice?According to an…
Read More2,658 new infections in Austria
From Sunday to Monday, 2,658 new infections were registered in Austria. This is below the 7-day average of 4,210 infections. The 7-day incidence drops to 331.11. In the past 24 hours, 215,539 PCR tests were performed. The positive rate is 1.23 percent. To date, there have been 4,215,150 positive test results in Austria. Today, 18,303 people with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died, and 4,140,792 have recovered across Austria. Currently, there are 56,055 active Corona cases in Austria. 62 in intensive care unitsCurrently, 772 people infected with the coronavirus are receiving hospital…
Read MoreAccording to a study, people who walk fast are more intelligent and age slower
That 10,000 steps a day is supposed to be good for your health is something almost everyone has heard. But not only how much but also how briskly we walk can positively affect our body. According to studies, people who walk faster actually age more slowly. In addition, the speed at which we walk is also said to affect our intelligence. We all know at least one person in our circle of friends or family who always walks faster than everyone else. And it is precisely for these fast walkers…
Read MoreIs this the road to Atlantis? Researchers make amazing underwater discoveries
Is Atlantis real or not? Researchers in Hawaii are now providing evidence that the mystical island kingdom might exist. They‘ve made a fantastic discovery at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. Scientists have discovered a path that looks like a road. Some think it is the fertile imagination of the Greek philosopher Plato. In his stories, he describes an island called Atlantis, which was destroyed by a natural disaster around 9600 BC and sank into the ocean’s depths. Others, however, firmly believe that this mystical island state existed and are…
Read MoreHere’s why Friday the 13th is supposed to bring bad luck
Rarely does the 13th of a month fall precisely on a Friday. At least once a year, but no more than three times – and last Friday, May 13, 2022, was exactly a day. It is a day that many fear because it is said to bring bad luck. Why 13 is an unlucky number Generally, the number 13 is considered to be an unlucky number. In popular belief, it is associated with something negative. This is supposed to e because the so-called twelve systems permeate our society. The day…
Read MoreStarting today, Monday – no more restrictions on entering Austria
In Austria, all entry restrictions imposed due to the pandemic have been dropped. Today, no more 3-G proof is required when entering the country. For the first time since the pandemic, holidaymakers, travel returnees, and other visitors worldwide can now enter Austria without any restrictions. The new entry regulations issued by the Ministry of Health came into force at midnight. The previous entry rules for virus variant areas remain officially in place, but no country is currently on the list of states with a very high epidemiological risk. Should a…
Read More3,335 new corona infections in Austria on Sunday
Three thousand three hundred thirty-five new infections were reported for Austria on Sunday, decreasing last Sunday’s 3,617 and below the seven-day average of 4,421. The seven-day incidence was 344.6 cases. As of Sunday, there are 58,304 active cases in Austria, down 1,551 from the previous day. New Corona infections in Austria by province.Burgenland: 107Carinthia: 188Lower Austria: 813Upper Austria: 466Salzburg: 184Styria: 405Tyrol: 204Vorarlberg: 126Vienna: 842 No deaths and fewer hospital patientsSince the pandemic, there have been 4,212,492 confirmed cases in Austria. Four million one hundred thirty-five thousand eight hundred eighty-five people…
Read MoreEurovision Song Contest 2022: Ukrainian rap wins, thanks to public voting
Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin – thanks to record-breaking calls. The European callers voted mainly for Peace. They also helped the genre of hip hop to a premiere victory. Eurovision Song ContestThe juries did not see Ukraine in front. In their result, “Stefania” reached fourth place. Great Britain was the significant jury winner. The candidate Sam Ryder had to settle for second place in the end with “Space Man.” However, this should not stand in the way of a career. Eurovision 2023It will probably remain…
Read MoreAustria: 150 Euro energy voucher – all information at a glance
The energy vouchers are now being sent to Austria’s households. This should cushion the sharp rise in electricity costs. How and where can you redeem the energy bonus worth 150 euros? We have all the information at a glance. When will the energy voucher be sent out?The first energy cost vouchers will be sent out from April 2022. The mailing to all primary residences should be completed by May 2022. So you should receive the energy voucher in the next few weeks. How and where can I redeem the energy…
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