Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5: Here’s how it looks in Vienna

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South Africa and Botswana have one thing in common in the Corona pandemic: they have encountered Omicron sublines BA.4 and BA.5 there, according to WHO. But what is the situation in Vienna? BA.4 and BA.5 in Europe “Botswana, South Africa deepen the investigation of new Omicron sub-variants”: This week’s title of a WHO report is sensational. It concerns the BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants, from which Vienna, however, has probably been spared so far. There have not been any cases yet, a spokeswoman for the City of Vienna’s health service as…

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Some Holy Week traditions in Austria

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Good Friday Good Friday is the day of the crucifixion. It is a day of mourning. Because of this, and even though we have been fasting for almost 40 days (if we were doing it), we are now fasting even more strictly. That means only one more full meal and no alcohol, no meat, no sweets, and other pleasures. Theoretically, not many people fast on Good Friday or the other 40 days in practice. Painting Easter eggs We are about to break the 40-day fast on Saturday, but we still…

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Green passport for boostered now valid for one year

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On Thursday, Health Minister Johannes Rauch announced Corona relaxations on mandatory masks and events. At the same time, the Green Pass’s validity for triple-vaccinated people was also extended to twelve months. “Those triple-vaccinated can go on vacation without worries!” declared Rauch during a press conference. The extension of validity had become necessary because tens of thousands of green passports would have expired shortly. For the time being, no fourth Covid vaccination is recommended. After the second sting, one is now considered vaccinated for 180 days; this is also regulated during…

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Corona: In Viennese gastronomy, 2G rule fall on Saturday

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At a press conference on Thursday, City Health Councillor Peter Hacker (SPÖ) announced an end to 2G rules in Vienna’s gastronomy sector at midnight on Friday. Mask obligation falls from 16 AprilVienna carries the new Corona rules of the federal government this time. Thus, the G-regulations in gastronomy day and night also fall in the federal capital. In Vienna’s vaccination streets, high-risk patients will be vaccinated four months after their third sting and all others six months after that. Corona measures: G-rules also fall in Vienna on SaturdayRegarding Corona rules,…

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Fewer infections: These provinces light up “orange” again at Corona traffic light

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After months of seeing red at the Corona traffic light, six federal states will turn “orange” on Thursday, including Vienna. The flattening Corona wave in the country allows it. The “red zone” has been broken. In as many as six provinces, the Corona traffic light will be switched “orange” on Thursday, according to the working document of the responsible commission as published by APA APA. Since January, it has been the first time that there are provinces that do not belong to the maximum risk zone. Burgenland, Vorarlberg and Carinthia…

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New Corona rules will be implemented on Holy Saturday

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FFP2 masks obligation only in public transport, no longer in trade. The third prick is valid for 12 months. The 3-G rule is mandatory in hospitals Two days before the current Corona rules expire – the regulation expires on April 16 – Johannes Rauch, the health minister responsible, presented the measures that will apply throughout Austria starting on Holy Saturday. According to the Ministry of Health, the FFP2 mask requirement will continue to apply: in all means of public transport and the associated stops in customer areas of vital trade…

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Maundy Thursday: Pope washes the feet of prisoners

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Pope Francis will wash the feet of twelve inmates in prison near Rome today, Holy Thursday. In the evening, the head of the Catholic Church plans to perform the religious ritual at the Civitavecchia penitentiary near the capital. It goes back to a gesture of Jesus Christ to his disciples at the Last Supper and is a sign of humility and attachment. In 2020 and 2021, the foot washing was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a release from the prison, Francis considers the visit to the prison…

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Corona: multivariant vaccine possible by fall

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By fall, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says there could be a new Corona vaccine protecting against the Omicron and other variants.  Omicron vaccine to come in March “It’s easy to do something just against Omicron,” Bourla explained at an event hosted by the IFPMA pharmaceutical association. More scientifically and technically challenging, he said, is to develop an effective vaccine against all known variants to date. Pfizer chief Bourla hopes for a multivariant vaccine by fall He said he hopes such a vaccine will be available in autumn. But what the…

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Weather fall: Easter brings cold and even frost

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On Easter weekend, there is a dramatic weather fall. Today, Maundy Thursday begins in the lowlands and valleys with local fog patches, which quickly dissipate. In the hazy air, however, the sun will shine only intermittently. In the east, a brisk southerly to southeasterly wind will blow. Highs will range between 19 and 25 degrees. On Good Friday, dense clouds will persist at the beginning north of the Alps and in the inner Alps, with widespread showers. In the south, the sun will often shine in the morning. During the…

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