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Trust in institutions has steadily increased in Austria over the past 30 years, only large commercial enterprises and the church have not gained trust. This is shown by detailed studies of the research association “Interdisciplinary Value Research” of the University of Vienna on the European Value Study, which examines the value attitudes of Europeans over three decades. Other trends: Austrians feel more a regional and national affiliation. The studies published today show that over the past 30 years almost all institutions in Austria have been able to increase their values…

From Sunday onwards, further measures to contain the corona pandemic will apply throughout Austria. For example, the maximum number of people at meetings and small events away from home will be reduced to six (indoor) or twelve (outdoor). The 1-meter distance (the “baby elephant”) in public space is revived. In restaurants, only six adults are now allowed to share a table. Contrary to what was announced, the new measures will not apply from Friday, but only from Sunday, midnight – because the corresponding decree by Health Minister Rudolf Anschober was…

At 20.30 it was finally published: The new Corona regulation. Here are the most important cornerstones announced by Minister Anschober. Although the decree was published in the course of Thursday evening, it will not come into force until Sunday, 0 o’clock. So two days later than planned! Originally the regulation should have come into force on Friday, 0 o’clock. According to the Ministry of Health, people should be given enough time to familiarize themselves with the new rules. At 20.30 the regulation was finally published. “The regulations will come into…

Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Minister of Culture Susanne Raab (both ÖVP) appeal to the population to refrain from joint visits to cemeteries in view of the coronavirus crisis on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Archbishop Franz Lackner shows understanding for this. Kurz advised the population to refrain from family celebrations this weekend. Chancellor Kurz and Raab express “large understanding” for the fact that All Saints Days and All Souls Day are important celebrations. Especially this year, the weekend has a special meaning for those who could not…

Health Minister Rudolf Anschober confirmed at a press conference today the end of face shields and the revival of the one-meter distance rule in public spaces.. The regulation is to be fixed and presented today. Face shields would only be used by a manageable group of people, mainly in the catering trade, retail trade and hairdressers. However, he understands very well that wearing a mouth and nose protector all day is a burden. For this reason, there should also be a transitional phase in which the shields are still considered…

Exactly 2,435 new coronavirus infections were confirmed from Wednesday to Thursday.From Wednesday to Thursday, there were 2,435 new, confirmed coronavirus infections in Austria. This is by far the highest number recorded since the outbreak of the pandemic. So far, the largest increase within 24 hours was 1,958 newly infected persons. This sad record, set only yesterday, was exceeded today by 477 cases. In the comparison of the federal states, the most new, confirmed cases were again in Vienna (659), followed by Upper Austria (471), Lower Austria (403), Tyrol (338), Styria…

Starting from 14 o’clock the Corona traffic light commission meets. St. Pölten, Gmunden and Zell am See are to be switched to red. How it stands around Vienna, is still unclear.2,435 new corona cases were registered in Austria on Thursday. This is a new record. Again. Starting from 14 o’clock today, Thursday, also the Corona traffic light commission of the Federal Government meets. And also today, on the basis of the data from AGES and GÖG (Gesundheit Österreich GmbH, the national research and planning institute for the health service), the…