Austria relaxes Corona measures

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After the federal and state governments summit, Ludwig announced this but reaffirmed it. On Wednesday, despite high infection figures, the government announced relaxations. As of March 5, almost all measures are dropped – except in Vienna. FFP2 mask requirement remains partially in place. Austria is at a plateau in terms of infections, yet there are relaxations in two stages. Starting February 19, the strict 2-G rule will be replaced by 3-G. From March 5, most Corona restrictions will fall. Stricter rules will remain in Vienna, while in Carinthia, a two-week…

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Corona measures in Germany to be dropped as of March 20

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From March 20, according to the will of Germany’s federal and state governments, a large part of the Corona restrictions will no longer apply. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke of an “exceptional day” in the pandemic. The peak of the Omicron wave has now been reached. With the measures taken by the federal and state governments, he said, health and life have been protected, and a lockdown has been prevented. The German step-by-step plan is to drop contact restrictions for vaccinated and convalescents and 2G rules in retail. Then, on…

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Vienna will not support all the opening steps of the Federal government

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Vienna has once again opted for a stricter path. The federal capital will not support all the opening steps announced by the federal government on Wednesday. That’s because while Omicron has “entered a new phase of the pandemic,” this doesn’t mean “we have to be reckless,” said Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ). So the 2-G rule in the restaurant industry will not be repealed on Feb. 19. Ludwig had already announced this but reaffirmed it on Wednesday after the federal and state governments summit. “Wherever you can not wear FFP2 mask…

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Moderna expects Omikron booster in August

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U.S. vaccine manufacturer Moderna anticipates an Omikron-specific booster in August. “We believe a booster vaccine will be needed. I don’t know yet if it will be the existing vaccine or just Omikron or a bivalent: Omikron plus existing vaccine, two mRNA in one dose,” said Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel. He said that the company is still collecting clinical data to determine whether the Omikron-adapted vaccine will provide better protection than an additional dose of the existing vaccine. source: orf.at/picture: pixabay.com

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“UNITY for a CAUSE,” a fundraising event for Typhoon Odette victims staged in Vienna

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Vienna, 12 February 2022 – This year, one of the Filipino community’s rare in-person gatherings took place on Saturday, 12 February 2022, at Salvatorianerplatz 1, 1100 Vienna, Austria. It was a fundraising event, “Unity for a Cause,” for typhoon Odette victims in the Philippines. The event was spearheaded by Ms. Lolit Vendivil Kaszuba, former President of the Association of Novo Ecijanos (ANEA) for four consecutive years and one of the Hermana Mayors of the Bikol Society Austria (BSA) festivities in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. “Unity for a Cause”…

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Mayor Ludwig stays in Vienna with 2-G in gastronomy

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Following the press conference of the federal government, Vienna’s mayor presented the roadmap for the national capital. The federal capital has recently always taken a stricter approach to corona protection measures than the rest of the country. To continue to protect hospitals from overcrowding, Vienna will open, but with caution. “We want to remain cautious,” says Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ). The wearing of FFP2 masks is to be retained throughout the trade. This is the “least means of restriction,” says Ludwig. Therefore one wants to hold, at least for up…

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Omicron subtype BA.2 increasingly dominant in Austria

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Omicron subtype BA.2 is gaining dominance in Austria – and is expected to leave BA.1 behind in the coming weeks, according to the Covid Forecast Consortium. According to new findings, the omicron subtype BA.2, which experts closely watch, seems to differ significantly in specific characteristics from the Corona subtype BA.1, which is still dominant in Austria.This is indicated by study data published in preprint – i.e., without peer review – by most Japanese researchers. The differences include the probably significantly higher transmissibility of BA.2 and the immune response and pathogenicity.…

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Corona loosenings: Opening steps through March 5 in detail

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On February 19, the 2G obligation will change to a 3G commitment in the restaurant industry. On Wednesday, the federal governments announced relaxations of the Corona measures in two stages. Find out exactly which rules will fall on February 19 and March 5. As of February 19, for example, the 3G rule, in particular, is to replace the stricter 2G rule. From March 5, it will also be permissible to party more when the catering industry resumes its normal operations. The government continues to adhere to the vaccination requirement. Relaxations:…

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Government locks up everything – only one rule remains

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Now fixed: Big opening on March 5, 2022!On February 19, all 2G settings will be switched back to 3G. With March 5, all still upright Corona restrictions will fall in Austria, the government will lift both the so-called G-rules and the gastro-restriction hour. Only the FFP2 masks remain to us in certain areas—an overview of the recent decisions. The measures as of March 5– Elimination of all measures, except for high-risk areas (nursing homes/hospitals: 3G there for employees, service providers, and visitors)– Opening of night catering– Lifting of the ban…

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