Austrian President Van der Bellen appeals: Reduce contacts by 30 percent

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The negative records continue to roll over: again, a new high in new infections with the coronavirus was recorded in Austria. On Saturday, statistics showed 13,152 new cases, more than 2000 people are currently hospitalized due to Covid-19. In Vienna, Upper Austria and Salzburg the Corona measures are therefore clearly intensified, health minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) plans a vaccination obligation for health occupations on and chancellor Alexander Schallenberg (ÖVP) wants to give on Sunday, after consultation with all regional governors, “green light” for an Austria-wide Lockdown for unvaccinated. Already in…

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What a lockdown for non-immunized people means

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Lockdown for non-immunized: the rule will apply to unvaccinated people throughout Austria from Monday and will be decided today. Children under the age of twelve are exempt, as no Corona vaccine has yet been officially approved for them. The measure is intended to “prevent a breakdown in medical care.” A true lockdown it is not. It would mean all recreational facilities, eateries, or most retail would close. They will remain open, but only to the vaccinated and recovered. Non-immunized people are only allowed to leave the living environment for a…

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Austria-wide “lockdown for unvaccinated” starting Monday

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Without 2-G proof, Austrians are only allowed to go to work, walk and buy groceries starting Monday. Children under twelve are exempt. First vaccinated could show PCR test. In Upper Austria, exit restrictions for unvaccinated come as early as MondayThe “lockdown for the unvaccinated” is set to take effect across Austria on Monday night. This will allow Austrians without 2-G proof to leave their homes only for reasons already known from previous lockdowns – such as for necessary errands, work and education, or physical and mental recreation. Children under twelve…

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Daughter of Philippine President wants to become vice president of the Philippines

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Daughter following in father’s footsteps. Sara Duterte aligns herself with former President Gloria Arroyo. Sara Duterte, the daughter of outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, will run for vice president in the May presidential election. The Southeast Asian country’s Commission on Elections announced Saturday on Facebook that Duterte will replace another candidate in the process. The announcement was made shortly before the Nov. 15 deadline for candidates to file late. The current Davao City mayor had resigned from her regional party on Thursday and joined the party of her ally, former…

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13,152 infections: New record for new infections in Austria

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13,152 new infections. 105,580 active cases. 48 new deaths linked to Covid 19 infection. The day after the federal government announced a lockdown for unvaccinated people in Upper Austria and Salzburg, there are 13,152 new infections in Austria from Friday to Saturday. Today’s new infections are well above the average of 10,395 over the past seven days With the 105,580 active cases, there are more than 100,000 Corona cases in Austria at the same time for the first time. There are also 48 new deaths related to Covid 19 infection…

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Vaccination is “moral duty” for Pope

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On several occasions, the head of the church has spoken out in favor of the Covid vaccination Three times vaccinated is Pope Francis. For him, vaccination is “an act of love.” Catholics around the world support the head of the church: Paul Martone from Valais, for example, thinks that not getting vaccinated is “blasphemous” because the vaccine is God’s gift to humanity.Within its own ranks, the Vatican is acting rigorously: employees and external service providers who cannot produce a green passport are no longer allowed to come to work, are…

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Almost 100 violations of 2G in Vienna so far

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Since Monday, 2G has been in effect throughout Austria. This means that anyone who is neither vaccinated nor recovered is excluded from practically all public entertainment, such as visits to restaurants or hairdressers. In Vienna, almost 700 businesses and 5,000 people have since been checked for compliance with this requirement. There were almost 100 violations, which were punished by means of charges or organ mandate. Walter Hillerer, head of the Emergency Measures Group of the Vienna City Administration, emphasized to APA the good cooperation between the municipal authorities and the…

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More than 5 million Corona deaths worldwide

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by Hector Pascua For more than a year, the corona pandemic has determined everyday life worldwide. And again the number of new corona infections is rising. Globally, approximately 250.7 million corona infections and more than 5.06 million corona virus deaths have been reported (as of Nov. 10, 2021). UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the five million mark a “painful new threshold.” It would be a mistake to think the pandemic is over, he said. In Africa, he said, only five percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Nowhere have there…

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Austria high risk area for Germany, France also tightens entry rules

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Germany has again included Austria in the list of high-risk areas. According to German Health Minister Jens Spahn, this status will apply from Sunday. People who have not been vaccinated and have not recovered must therefore be quarantined after entering Germany – this also applies to children under the age of twelve. Already from Saturday, stricter entry rules for Austrians also apply in France. This segregation lasts ten days, after five days you can get rid of with a negative test. For under-twelve-year-olds, the quarantine lasts at least five days.…

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