RKI registers 23,392 new infections in Germany

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Health offices in Germany have reported 23,392 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. That’s according to RKI figures from Saturday morning, which reflect the status of the RKI dashboard as of 05:03. Across Germany, 286 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours, according to RKI data. Subsequent changes or additions by the RKI are possible. A week ago Saturday, the RKI had reported 23,804 new Corona infections within one day. In addition, 219 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours. According to the RKI,…

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Opening steps in Austria: gastronomy, tourism and events possible again as of May 19

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The federal government announced on Friday (April 23) the planned opening steps for May. From May 19, restaurants and hotels will be allowed to reopen and cultural and sporting events can take place again. However, only under strict security concepts. However, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz continues to appeal to the population to continue to comply with the measures currently in force until that time and to be careful. These opening steps will apply from May 19The first opening steps are planned from May 19, the Austrian federal government announced on April…

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April weather in Austria: 23 degrees at the weekend, then temperature decrease on Monday onwards

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The weather presents its friendly side in Austria this weekend. But the forecasts for the next week are unstable. Austria will remain in the sphere of influence of a high-pressure wedge separating two distinct low-pressure systems over southwestern and northeastern Europe over the weekend. Except for a few showers in the mountains on Sunday, this sets up extremely calm and mostly sunny spring weather. Saturday will offer spring-like weather conditions, with widespread sunshine from early morning. With generally decreasing wind, temperatures will rise to between 14 and 23 degrees. On…

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End of lockdown in Austria: All relaxations in detail starting 19 May 2021

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Which regulations will apply in gastronomy, culture, sports and tourism from May 19. Gastronomy– FFP2 masks are mandatory outside the assigned seating area.– Upon entering, a test must be taken or a valid negative test result, a vaccination certificate or confirmation of a COVID 19 sickness recovery must be shown– Guests must register with their name and contact details upon entry.– A group of guests may include max. 4 adults (+ associated children) indoors and max. 10 adults outdoors– A minimum distance of 2 meters must be kept between the…

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End of lockdown in Austria

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The lockdown period in Austria is ending – under strict security measures. In a press conference at the World Museum on Vienna’s Heldenplatz, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler, Tourism Minister Elisabeth Köstinger and the new Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein announced the relaxations on Friday. The top politicians were flanked by MedUni Vice Rector Oswald Wagner. We are summarizing the relaxations and the rules: GastronomyFrom 19 May gastronomy opens both the Schanigärten and the interior areas of the restaurants. A maximum of four people from two different households may…

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2,329 new corona infections in Austria

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The number of active cases drops to 26,555 as there are also 2,700 new recoveries today. There are also 29 new deaths associated with Covid 19 infection. This means that 10,055 people have died since the start of the pandemic. There are 68 fewer patients in normal wards in Austrian hospitals, and 10 fewer patients in intensive care units. The figures from the provincesVienna: 490Upper Austria: 413Lower Austria: 385Styria: 357Tyrol: 206Vorarlberg: 166Carinthia: 130Salzburg: 129Burgenland: 53 source: sozialministerium.at

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Lockdown to end on May 19?

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Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) has repeatedly promised simultaneous opening steps for culture, sports, gastronomy and tourism in mid-May. The only question is: When exactly are the doors to cafés, restaurants or hotels in Austria supposed to reopen? When will all schools in the country return to regular operation? And under what conditions? This is what the government’s leaders are discussing this morning with the provinces, municipalities, social partners and experts. Negotiations begin at 11:00 a.m., and the results are to be announced at a press conference starting at 2:00 p.m.…

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EUROPEAN NETWORK OF FILIPINO DIASPORA AUSTRIA (ENFiD-AUSTRIA): #aspire2inspire with Heidi L. Mendoza

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Former United Nations Under Secretary General (UN USG) for the Office for Internal Oversight Section (OIOS) Heidi L. Mendoza joined the celebration of Women’s Day this year, the European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria (ENFiD-Austria). Vienna, 15 March 2021 – In the margins of the celebration of Women’s Day this year, the European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria (ENFiD-Austria) organized the #aspire2inspire virtual presentation of former United Nations Under Secretary General (UN USG) for the Office for International Oversight Section (OIOS) on “WIFE ON THE EDGE: a deliberately funny but…

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200 million vaccinations in US: Biden reaches 100-day goal

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U.S. President Joe Biden has reached his key 100-day goal of 200 million CoV vaccinations administered in the country. Biden wrote on Twitter yesterday that this threshold in vaccination numbers has now officially been crossed. “This is an American achievement. It is a powerful example of unity and resolve.” And, he said, it shows what the country can accomplish when people work together toward a common goal. The Democrat had moved into the White House on Jan. 20. He will have been in office for 100 days at the end…

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