27,299 new infections in Austria

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Fourteen new deaths linked to Covid-19. From Sunday to Monday, 27,299 new infections were registered in Austria. This is below the average of 32,664 over the past seven days. Currently, 350,419 people in Austria are actively infected with the coronavirus. The seven-day incidence is 2,568.78. In the past 24 hours, 375,217 new PCR tests were performed. This results in a positive rate of 7.28 percent. There are also 14 new deaths associated with Covid-19 infection to report. Thus, the pandemic has claimed 14,246 lives in Austria so far. The number…

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Greece: No more compulsory entry test for vaccinated persons

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Travel to Greece has become more accessible. This morning, Athens no longer requires a negative PCR or rapid test from vaccinated persons when entering the country. The authorities announced that a valid EU vaccination certificate issued in the respective country is again sufficient. Greece had introduced the additional testing requirement for vaccinated entrants last December to curb the spread of CoV infections. Other EU states criticized this solo effort by Athens. Unvaccinated travelers, however, still need a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours or a negative rapid antigen…

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Pope talks about Friends, tango, money on a talk show

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The pontiff speaks out again for the admission of migrants. But he also tells private things for the first time on a talk show. Pope Francis has appeared as a guest on a talk show for the first time. The head of the Catholic Church spoke with host Fabio Fazio on the Rai channel for an hour Sunday night about migration and the crisis over Ukraine, but also about lighter topics such as his recent visit to a record store. Francis did not have to leave the Vatican for the…

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From March 2022: Short-term parking zones and parking sticker throughout Vienna

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As of March 1, 2022, the comprehensive short-term parking zones and the parking sticker law for the respective district residents will be introduced in every district. The price and the parking duration will be standardized for all districts. Apply for the parking permit onlineWith the online application, you save time and money: Apply for a parking permit. Apply for a parking permit in personFor a personal application, you have to make an appointment at the respective magistrate district office: Opening hours and addresses of the district offices and reservation of…

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It will be mild: up to 15 degrees in the coming week

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Vienna – Meteorologists of the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) predicted that after rain and sleet showers on Monday, a weather calming comes from Tuesday with rising air pressure. The cold front brings snow and sleet showersThe prominent cold front will move off to the southeast in the morning on Monday, but with the inflow of cold air, it will remain very unsettled during the day with rain, snow, and sleet showers. Thunderstorms are also possible. In between, however, the sun will come out again and again. Only…

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Which exceptions to the vaccination obligation apply

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The decree of the ministry is here. Convalescents, pregnant women, and cancer patients do not have to get an injection. An examination is not always necessary. As of February, vaccination against the coronavirus is mandatory in Austria. Now the eagerly awaited decree of the Ministry of Health from Sunday is available, which – as expected – provides numerous exceptions to the vaccination obligation, as the APA reports. In addition to pregnant women and convalescents, the exemptions affect transplant and cancer patients, for example, and people whose health would be endangered…

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Australia opens borders for vaccinated tourists

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Australia plans to reopen its borders to tourists vaccinated against the coronavirus on Feb. 21. “If you are double vaccinated, we look forward to welcoming you back to Australia,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison said today in the direction of holidaymakers. Australia had closed its borders to people overseas and even most citizens overseas in March 2020. The government has long adhered to a zero-CoV policy. However, faced with the spread of the highly contagious Omikron variant of the coronavirus, Morrison had to abandon it. The controversy over the entry of…

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World News: Number of seriously ill people at all-time high in Israel – Africa to set up own continental health organization

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The number of people seriously ill with Covid-19 in Israel is at the highest level since the beginning of the pandemic two years ago. The Ministry of Health said 1263 sick patients were being treated in hospitals. On Saturday, 1229 seriously ill people had already been reported. The previous peak had been reached a little over a year ago with around 1185 seriously ill patients. Africa to set up own continental health organizationIn response to the pandemic, Africa wants to establish its own continental health organization with wide-ranging powers. The…

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FFP2 masks as best everyday protection next to vaccination

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Wearing masks indoors in public places offers the greatest protection against Covid-19, along with vaccination. An observational study of everyday life conducted in the U.S. state of California over a period of months through December 2021 shows: FFP2 masks in stores, restaurants, public transportation, etc., reduce the risk of infection by 83 percent. The study included just over 3,000 people between February 18 and December 1, 2021, after random selection and without age restriction. Wearing masks of various forms was queried in 652 individuals who had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2…

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