78,000 people in Vienna vaccinated against Corona without appointment

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In Vienna, 78,162 people have so far been vaccinated against the coronavirus without an appointment at a wide variety of locations. Now schools, among other places, are being targeted, reported by vienna.at. Vaccination boxes in ViennaFor some time now, Vienna has also been vaccinating in an uncomplicated manner without an appointment. It was or is possible to pick up a jab both in vaccination centers and in rather unusual places such as supermarkets, at the vaccination boat on the Old Danube, in St. Stephen’s Cathedral or at the film festival…

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70 percent fully vaccinated: EU reaches target in Corona vaccination campaign

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At least 70 percent of people in the EU are fully vaccinated against the corona virus.This was announced by EU Commission President von der Leyen.This means that the EU has achieved an important goal. The European Union has achieved an important goal in the fight against coronavirus. According to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, 70 percent of adults are now fully vaccinated. “That’s more than 250 million people immunized,” the EU’s chief executive said Tuesday. She spoke of a “great achievement” and a “milestone.” The EU has successfully…

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More than 38 percent of new infections due to travel

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As the latest Covid-19 epidemiological clarification by the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) shows, the source of infection was clarified in 72.8 percent of 8,088 coronavirus cases that occurred in the period from August 15 to 22. Of these, 43.8 percent were attributable to households, and 38.4 percent were travel-associated. 38.4 percent of new infections due to travelIn contrast, the leisure sector accounted for only 8.8 percent of infections, hotels and restaurants for 3.5 percent, and work for 2.7 percent. Arts and culture made almost no contribution at…

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Starting today (1 September) Corona tests in Vienna valid for a shorter period of time

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In Vienna, the new period of validity of the Coronatests comes into force on Wednesday, 1. September. In the future, they will be usable as 3-G proof in the federal capital for less time than before. Specifically, a rapid antigen test performed in a test lane or pharmacy will only be valid for 24 hours instead of 48 hours as of September. For PCR tests, the time limit will be reduced from 72 to 48 hours. Only in the case of children under twelve years of age, the previous time…

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Austria: The most important dates in the school year 2021/22

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The school year starts with a safety period. The first vacations are coming soon. On September 6, the new school year starts in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland, in the other provinces it starts on September 13. Unusual is the corona-related start with a three-week “safety phase” – during this time there are uniform requirements for corona tests and mandatory masks at the schools. Following is an overview of the most important dates. What happens during the safety phase?During the safety phase, all students and teachers must take a Corona…

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Tuesday: 1,229 new infections in Austria

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The fourth wave is picking up speed much earlier than the second wave last fall. This is also shown by a look at the statistics. Whereas exactly one year ago 272 new infections were reported within 24 hours, 1,229 new Corona infections were registered in Austria from Monday to Tuesday. This is below the average of the past seven days (1,386). While 10,782 deaths related to Covid 19 infection were reported yesterday, 10,772 deaths appear in today’s statistics. This is likely the result of a data cleanup. The number of…

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EUROPEAN NETWORK OF FILIPINO DIASPORA AUSTRIA (ENFiD-AUSTRIA) RUNWAY CASTING for “PHILIPPINE FASHION INVASION”

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Vienna, 27 August 2021 – The European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria (ENFiD-Austria) conducted  two Runway Castings on 12 & 26 August 2021 at Palais Niederösterreich, Herrengasse 13, 1010 and CH Gast, Börsegasse 1, 1010 Vienna respectively. In search of models who will take part in a one-of-a-kind fashion show, “Philippine Fashion Invasion” Juries, Minnie Langer and Sarah Jozelle Rojas together with the designer, Lionell Christian P. Lanuzo selected almost 40 models for the show, all enthusiastic to take on the challenge ahead. The fashion show which will take place…

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Starting tomorrow: over speeders face hefty penalties and drivers license suspension

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▶ Amendment to law comes into force tomorrow ▶ Transport minister relies on higher financial fines and longer driving license suspension: Starting tomorrow 1. September the law amendment to the “Raserpaket” enters into force. Massive speeding violations now face hefty fines of up to 5,000 euros. However, not only higher financial penalties await such irresponsible speeders. Who exceeds the speed limits in the local area or open roads massively, must count in the future also on a clearly longer driver’s license withdrawal.“If so far with first-time transgression around 41 to…

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Higher penalties for over speeding: Driver’s license suspension period and penalties

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Austria: On September 1, 2021, the “speeding package” amendment goes into effect. The changes in the Road Traffic Act and the Driver’s License Act mainly relate to massive exceeding of the legal speed limits in local areas and on open roads and the associated penalties and driver’s license measures. “It is also a matter of being able to take effective action against illegal street racing. These have become an ever-increasing burden and source of danger in many communities,” ÖAMTC chief lawyer Martin Hoffer said. For a deterrent effect of the…

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