Services open to the public again from February 7

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Vienna, 02.02.2021 – From Sunday, February 7, publicly accessible religious services are possible again under increased protective measures. The churches and religious societies have agreed on Tuesday in a new agreement with Minister of Culture Susanne Raab. In addition to the existing protective measures, such as the provision of sufficient disinfectants and the suspension of congregational and choir singing, a minimum distance of 2 meters must be maintained, and there is an obligation to wear an FFP2 mask. In addition, according to the agreement to contain the virus, the churches…

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Entry regulation tightened, penalties increased

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The entry regulation will be further tightened. For the first time, commuters will also be required to test and register: Once a week, a negative CoV test with corresponding proof must be carried out. In addition, registration as part of the “Pre Travel Clearance” will be mandatory, Interior Minister Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) announced today. Furthermore, the fines for violating the mask and distance obligation will be significantly increased. Instead of the previous 25 and 50 euros, an organ mandate will cost 90 euros for violations of the MNS obligation or…

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Corona numbers: 1,241 new infections

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On Tuesday, the day after the announcement of the lockdown relaxation in Austria, the numbers are well off target. Health officials report 1,241 new Corona infections and 69 deaths. This means that corona numbers are again skyrocketing in both infections and deaths compared to the previous two days, with Burgenland reporting 80 infections, Carinthia 110, Lower Austria 147, Upper Austria 132, Salzburg 149, Styria 204, Tyrol 141, Vorarlberg 54 and Vienna 224 cases. In terms of fatalities, there are three deaths in Burgenland, seven in Carinthia, 12 in Lower Austria,…

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British researchers alarmed that B.1.1.7 has mutated again

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Researchers apparently found a new combination of two mutation variants in a virus in some samples. One consequence could be implications for vaccination protection.As recently discovered mutations of SARS-CoV-2 continue to spread, British scientists are warning of a new mutation. They are testing samples of the coronavirus for mutations on behalf of the British government. Now researchers have apparently found a combination of two variants in one virus. The BBC reports that some samples showed an altered genetic profile of the virus. The altered spike protein E484K, found in the…

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Germany reports 6114 new Corona infections and 861 new deaths

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German health departments have reported 6114 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 861 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours, according to figures released by the RKI on Tuesday. Exactly a week ago, the RKI had recorded 6412 new infections and 903 new deaths within 24 hour The peak of 1244 new reported deaths had been reached on January 14. The highest number of new infections registered within 24 hours, 33,777, was reported on December 18, but included 3,500 subsequent reports. The…

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New vaccination schedule in Austria

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Following the vaccination panel’s recommendation on AstraZeneca, the Ministry of Health has now announced the new vaccination schedule The National Immunization Panel has recommended AstraZeneca for 18- to 64-year-olds for now, pending the publication of additional studies. Those should be available in February.Austria’s vaccination schedule has been adjusted: All under-65s who are not high-risk patients should be vaccinated with AstraZeneca. Older and high-risk patients are to be vaccinated preferentially with mRNA vaccines such as BioNTech/Pfizer and Moderna. Ultimately, however, AstraZeneca could also administer to seniors during vaccine shortages, the panel…

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New Corona rules from 8.2. – Now 90 Euro fine for not wearing FFP2 mask

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Overview of the new regulations: Students will return to classrooms after the semester break (in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland, this is February 8). Elementary schools will switch entirely to face-to-face classes; in lower and upper grades, a shift system (Monday + Tuesday; Wednesday + Thursday, Friday Home Schooling) will be introduced. In addition: ➤ Students must take mandatory nasal tests every week (twice a week in elementary schools); these take place at school. If they do not want to take this, they must stay in distance learning. ➤ Teachers…

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A brief summary of the press conference regarding the relaxed lockdown in Austria

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From February 8 will be relaxed, details on penalties and border rules will be presented tomorrow, Tuesday. What is already clear is that schools, retailers, hairdressers and museums will open SCHOOLIn elementary schools, classes will return to face-to-face instruction. Testing will be twice a week, and on-site testing. For older students, there will be a shift class in two groups, with two days blocked in each. On the first day, there is a Corona test. If parents refuse the test for their children, they must remain in Distance Learning. In…

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Schools and commerce back in operation

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The lockdown will be relaxed. This was decided by the government in a conference with state governors on Monday. Accordingly, schools will offer face-to-face classes again after the semester break and commerce will open on Feb. 8. All this is combined with various protective measures. In elementary schools, classes are not even divided, so there are daily face-to-face classes. In higher grades, there are shift operations. Testing takes place twice a week. Retailers reopen, but fewer customers can enter the stores because 20 square meters must be available per person.…

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