Health Minister Mückstein expects use of FF2 masks until next winter

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Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) explained in the Kleine Zeitung that we will “basically still have the mask obligation” in summer and also in winter. This apparently applies primarily to indoor areas. “We will be able to talk about the mask obligation outdoors,” says the department head. The statements are surprising in that Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) had recently announced that next Friday they would talk with the provincial governors about the future of the FFP2 mask in Austria. Because in close rooms, paired with long stay, the risk increases…

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Vienna grill places open starting today, 21 May 2021

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From May 21, it will once again be possible to use the public barbecue areas in Vienna. Until October, the barbecue areas can be used daily and without reservation free of charge – Corona protection measures must be observed. Barbecueing in Vienna at public placesAll public barbecue areas in Vienna also have drinking water dispensers and toilet facilities. “However, it is particularly important to adhere to the rules of the game even when barbecuing, so as not to endanger anyone. The barbecue site supervisors ensure both on the Vienna Woods…

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Third dose of vaccination to maintain Corona protection

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Austria is making good progress with vaccinations. 3,139,772 people have received at least one vaccination so far, and 1,162,623 already have full vaccine protection. However, this vaccination protection is expected to last only about six to nine months – after which people will need a booster. Experts recommend a booster will be needed in autumn to maintain Corona protection. “The provinces have already started the preliminary work on logistics,” Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said Thursday. “Virus will not disappear”According to vaccination expert Herwig Kollaritsch, there is no exact data yet, but…

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WHO: Number of deaths probably significantly higher than official figures

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The number of coronavirus-related deaths worldwide could be about two, three times higher than the roughly 3.4 million deaths confirmed so far, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A conservative estimate suggests at least six to eight million people may have died in the pandemic so far, WHO data analysis chief Samira Asma said at a virtual press briefing. WHO data analyst William Msemburi, speaking at the presentation of the organization’s annual statistics report, said that estimate includes both unreported Covid 19 deaths and indirect deaths due to lack…

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677 new corona infections in Austria on Friday

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On Friday, May 21, 677 new coronavirus infections were reported in Austria. The numbers have been hovering in the mid-triple digits for days. Corona infections in AustriaThe most new corona infections were recorded in Upper Austria with 169 new cases. Otherwise, the numbers in Vienna and Styria were still in triple digits, Salzburg reported the fewest cases with 14 positive Coronatests. The Corona figures on FridayBurgenland: 29Carinthia: 34Lower Austria: 78Upper Austria: 169Salzburg: 14Styria: 113Tyrol: 69Vorarlberg: 52Vienna: 119 source: sozialministerium.at

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Vaccine booster is needed after 9 months

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The good news: vaccination protection lasts – at least according to current knowledge – for six to nine months, with minor deviations. The bad news is that we will probably have to get a booster this year. The manufacturers have long been working on adapting their vaccines in the best possible way. “We will have to settle the vaccine booster on a broader scale in autumn,” said vaccination expert Herwig Kollaritsch, “the logistics for this are in the making.” Soon there should be a recommendation from the National Immunization Panel,…

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Austria fails to qualify in the semifinals of the Eurovision Song Contest

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The final of the 65th Eurovision Song Contest is complete: On Thursday evening in Rotterdam, Switzerland, Portugal, San Marino and Iceland, among others, qualified in the second semifinal for the big show on Saturday evening. On the other hand, Austria, Denmark and Poland, among others, were eliminated. In total, 17 countries competed in the second semifinal for ten final spots that were still available. The semifinal show featured many of the ingredients that have made the ESC a global brand over the years – including fire fountains and wind machines.…

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Corona traffic light: Only one federal state is still red

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There is a change of the Corona traffic light in Austria this week. The Corona Commission switched the traffic light to yellow in almost all the federal states with the exception of Vorarlberg which had been turned to orange. A favorable factor for the development is that 40 percent of the population has already been vaccinated. Among the over-65s, the figure is around 70 percent. The situation in intensive care units has also eased considerably. The highest occupancy rate is recorded in Vienna at just under 18 percent, while the…

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