7,416 new infections in Austria

The number of new corona cases is increasing explosively. In 24 hours there were 7,416 new infections. The measures of the federal government, above all the lockdown and the imposed curfew, still need time before they are reflected in the reduction of the corona figures. This is also shown by the figures on Thursday. No fewer than 7,416 new infections were registered in the past 24 hours (as of 9:30 a.m.). The number of deaths is also high at 41. This high number is only partly surprising. It was already…

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Annual vignette for 2021 1.5 percent more expensive

From today, Thursday, the Digital Vignette for 2021 is available. You can get it in the Asfinag webshop or via the free app “On the road”. The Digital Vignette is also available at ÖAMTC, ARBÖ and ADAC as well as at selected gas stations and Tabak stores. But beware: The new Digital Vignette 2021, even if purchased tomorrow, is not valid until December 1, 2020. When purchasing the new digital vignette, the subscription service can be activated with just a few clicks. In other words, the validity of an annual…

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Over 6,000 cases despite lockdown in Austria

Relaxation not in sight. New record level despite tougher measures. The coronavirus continues to have Austria firmly under control. Despite the lockdown, the 6,000 mark of new infections was exceeded for the first time. A total of 6,211 people tested positive within the past 24 hours, an alarming number. Most new infections occurred in Upper Austria (1,510), Tyrol (1,143) and the federal capital Vienna (845). Infectiologist: “Situation is getting more seriousParticularly worrying are the increasing numbers of hospitalizations and persons requiring intensive medical care. In addition to 2,584 hospitalized people,…

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Drastic restrictions in England

In England, a partial lockdown with far-reaching restrictions on public life has been in force since today to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants, cultural facilities, sports centers and leisure facilities have to close, but schools and universities remain open. Unlike in Austria, retailers will also stay closed for a month – apart from supermarkets and other stores considered necessary. The people should only leave their homes until December 2 for good reason – for work, sports, recreation and care of relatives, for example. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their…

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Almost 20,000 new infections in Germany

The number of registered new coronavirus infections in Germany has reached an all-time high of 19,990 cases within one day. This was reported by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) this morning. The RKI reported the highest level since the beginning of the pandemic on Saturday with 19,059 cases. On Thursday last week, the number was 16,774. According to the RKI, a total of 597,583 people in Germany have become infected with SARS-CoV-2 since the beginning of the pandemic (as of November 5, 0:00 a.m.). To date, the number of deaths…

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30,550 newly infected and 352 dead in Italy

Rome. In Italy, the number of new coronavirus infections rose from 28,244 to 30,550 on Wednesday compared to the previous day, according to the Ministry of Health. There were also 352 deaths, one less than the previous day. The number of deaths of infected persons in Italy since the beginning of the epidemic in February thus rose to 39,764. 211,831 tests were performed within 24 hours, 14.4 percent of which were positive. The number of confirmed active cases rose to 443,235 on Wednesday, with 418,827 people in quarantine. The number…

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Coronavirus: England declares highest corona warning level

The number of cases is rising, and hospitals are threatened by overwork. Now the National Health Service in Great Britain is taking action and is again issuing the highest pandemic warning level for England. In view of the rising number of cases, the National Health Service (NHS) in England is again declaring the highest alert level. The NHS warned people that despite lockdowns, the increase in case numbers could still last at least two weeks. The reason for the decision to declare alert level 4 again is that the number…

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Poland registers more than 24,000 new cases

In Poland, the number of daily new infections with the coronavirus has exceeded the 24,000 mark for the first time. Within 24 hours, 24,692 new cases were added, most of them (around 3,952) in the Wielkopolska region in the west of the country, the Polish Ministry of Health announced today. In the same period, 373 people died in connection with the virus – more than ever before. The previous record of 21,897 cases was only reached on Saturday. Since the beginning of the pandemic there have been 6,475 deaths in…

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Ministries report more than 6,000 new infections

The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of the Interior have reported 6,211 newly registered coronavirus cases (as of 9:30 a.m. today) within the last 24 hours. In addition, 690 new infections were reported for Lower Austria after they had not been transmitted the day before for technical reasons. In total, 125,099 people have tested positive in Austria since the beginning of the pandemic. 2,584 people have to be treated in hospital because of the infection, 383 of them in intensive care. According to AGES, 1,169 people have died as…

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