Germany: Seven-day incidence rises significantly to 140.9

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Health authorities in Germany have reported 10,810 new Corona infections to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) within one day. In addition, 294 new deaths were recorded within 24 hours. This is according to figures released by the RKI on Tuesday morning. A week ago, the RKI had recorded 6885 new infections and 90 new deaths within one day. In addition, the figures of the previous week could not yet be comparable with earlier values because of the school vacations. RKI President Lothar Wieler expected more reliable data on the pandemic…

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More than one million deaths in Europe since pandemic began

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More than one million people have died in Europe after infection with the corona virus since the start of the Corona pandemic. A total of 1,000,288 deaths of Corona-infected people had been recorded in the continent’s 52 countries and territories by Monday evening, AFP news agency calculated based on official figures. Europe is thus the region with the highest number of victims of the pandemic, followed by Latin America with 832,577 deaths and North America with 585,428 deaths. Within Europe, the UK is the hardest hit country with 127,100 Corona…

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FFP2 mask requirement in designated public places in Vienna

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The FFP2 mask obligation valid in Vienna in public places is also further maintained. On Monday evening, Vienna’s mayor Michael Ludwig said how the federal capital will proceed in the fight against Corona. A mask requirement in public places in Vienna is currently in effect at five locations: ➤ Danube Canal: Bank area and Treppelweg in the area between Friedensbrücke and Franzensbrücke. ➤ Schwedenplatz ➤ Maria-Theresien-Platz or Museumsplatz (“MQ forecourt”) ➤ Karlsplatz: the area includes Resselpark, Rosa Mayreder Park, Esperanto Park and Gerardi Park ➤ Stephansplatz: around the cathedral and…

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New Corona rules for Vienna

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After intensive consultations, Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) appeared before the press on Monday afternoon and announced what had already become apparent in recent days: Due to the “serious” situation and current developments in the capital’s intensive care units, the lockdown will be extended by two more weeks – it has already been extended once to April 18 – until May 2. These are the new rules for Vienna: The rules in retail remain in place despite fierce opposition from the industry. This means that grocery stores, drugstores, pharmacies and tobacconists…

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Mask obligation at public places remains upright – schools to open on 26 April

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After the announcement of the Viennese government that the hard lockdown will be extende until 2 may 2021, the COVID 19 measures such as mandatory masks in some public places also remain in place. In what form and under what conditions trade and personal services will then reopen in May, is still being discussed between the federal government and the states, said the SPÖ politician. Ludwig also did not rule out the possibility that restaurants and cafés would reopen. Dealing with schools not yet fixedAccording to Ludwig, the future of…

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Lockdown: Lower Austria and Vienna extended until May 2, 2021

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Update: Vienna extends lockdown until May 2 +++ Lower Austria joins in +++ Classroom instruction in schools from April 25 +++ Lower Austria, like Vienna, extends lockdown until May 2. “The situation is still critical in parts of the eastern region,” Provincial Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Provincial Deputy Governor Stephan Pernkopf (both ÖVP) and Provincial Councilor Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig (SPÖ) announced regarding the situation in intensive care units on Monday evening. “Until further notice, Lower Austria therefore joins Vienna in extending the protective measures.” Burgenland will decide on Wednesday. “According to the…

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Lockdown extension in Vienna – might be extended until 2 May 2021

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The lockdown, which runs until Sunday, could be extended further. Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) today consulted with experts on how to respond to the tense situation in intensive care units. A press conference has also been announced. Since April 1, the extended Easter lockdown has been in effect in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland. At least for the time being, it is likely to remain in effect in these three federal states in Austria. It is still unclear what will happen in the eastern region after the currently fixed end…

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1,943 new corona infections in Austria

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From Sunday to Monday, there are 1,943 new Corona infections in Austria. Compared to Monday of the previous week (2,217), this is a significant decrease. This also brings the 7-day incidence down to 205.05. There are 2,811 new recovered cases, bringing the number of active cases down to 30,635. There are also 19 new deaths related to Covid 19 infection. Austrian hospitals continue to be heavily burdened, as there is no decline there. There, there are 48 new patients in normal wards and nine new patients in intensive care units.…

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After big rush: Serbia stops vaccination for foreigners

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After the huge rush of the last few days, Serbia stops Corona vaccination of foreign citizens and wants to focus on its own population first. Corona vaccination of foreign citizens in Serbia has now been halted, according to Prime Minister Ana Brnabic. The main focus is now on the domestic population, the prime minister said Thursday. Total of 22,000 registrations for Corona vaccinationOn the last weekend in March, foreign citizens were able to get vaccinated in Serbia, where there is no shortage of vaccine. It was first said that it…

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