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This page is updated on a daily basis. In it we offer facts, data and emergency information about the Coronavirus in Vienna and Austria in English
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Why Face Masks Matter – And How to Wear Them
As of April 1, we are supposed to wear face masks when grocery shopping to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Covering your nose and mouth with a mask will not protect you from viral infection, but if you are infected and asymptomatic, you may unwittingly infect others.
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The Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | Antibody Tests & Face Masks
The coronavirus has arrived in Austria. Here’s all you need to know about current measures, including available resources, trusted sources and tips – regularly updated.
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Vienna’s Artists Bring the Best of Culture to Your Couch
Cultural life on Austria is on standby – but not quite. Many institutions are trying to keep the spirit alive online. We’ve compiled the best of Vienna’s cultural offerings you can enjoy from your couch.
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A New Age of Hubris Paved the Way to the Pandemic, says Yale Historian Frank Snowden
Yale professor of medical history Frank Snowden’s sweeping analysis of pandemics over the centuries, concludes that while science advances, people do not. An unsettling but gripping read.
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Coronavirus | Everything You Need to Know About Food Delivery in Vienna
Some restaurants have switched to take-out, while large delivery chains have found new ways to safely bring your lunch or dinner.
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Spring 2020 Trend Watch｜Coronavirus Edition
A new season is upon us and with it comes a wave of seasonal must-haves, but this year we’re trading in shoes and purses for non-perishables and medical grade accessories.
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The Law in the Time of Corona
The SARS-CoV-2 virus poses a major challenge both to companies and individuals. A Vienna-based lawyer and data protection experts gives insights into ramifications in law.
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Online Fitness in Times of Quarantine | The Agony of Choice
An E-workout can be an inexpensive alternative to on-the-ground fitness studios and the only available option in lockdown times. From weight reduction to yoga and meditation, paid or free, the online market offers a wide variety on alternatives. The only difficulty is to find the right program for you.
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Help Us Help You
In these turbulent times, we are there for you, every day. Now we need your support to keep it up.
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5 Feel-Good TV Shows to Watch During Quarantine
After a week in isolation, your home may be spotless but your mood may take a hit. So, here’s a list of cheerful TV shows to keep you afloat in these trying times.
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What to Read in Quarantine | Books Recommended by the Metropole Team
We have compiled a lively list of modern and classic novels and non-fiction, favorites of ours and, we hope, soon of yours.
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Coronavirus | Rescuing Culture
A total government support package of €38 billion will help businesses ride out the Coronavirus crisis. How much will go to cultural organizations and artists is still a matter of tricky negotiations.
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6 Home Office Hacks for Productivity & Personal Health
Working in your pajamas sounds dreamy, but remote work presents clear changes: You save time commuting, but lose time with colleagues; shutting off from work becomes more difficult, yet you’re more susceptible to distractions, especially in the time of Corona.
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English-language Updates on the Coronavirus in Austria
Metropole is there for the roughly 500,000 non-German speakers across Austria who need information on COVID-19 developments. Their contribution to the #stayathome effort is vital for the success of Austrian safety measures.
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Coronavirus | Which Stores Are Open, Which Are Closed in Austria
Since Monday, March 16, Ausgangsbeschränkungen (movement restrictions) have been in force in Austria. How does that affect public transportation, can you go to the doctor, take a walk or buy hygiene products? Can the police penalize you? This list should answer all your questions.
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An Italian Journey Fated by Coronavirus
When reality is overtaken by events, risk can be a hard thing to measure: A beloved country in a very strange time
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Hoarding | Enough Already!
Stockpiling the larder is an unpleasant side effect of panic. It does not show people at their best. It is illogical, but apparently irresistible.
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How the Coronavirus Will Affect Your Business in Austria
Over the mid-March weekend, the Austrian government put together a €4 billion relief package for companies and the self-employed, who have suffered massive losses due to the coronavirus.
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The MA 35 & Vienna’s City Administration in the Time of Corona
The MA 35 still operates, but remotely. And Vienna’s Mayor issued an urgent plea to the Viennese to not overwhelm the city’s administration at exactly this time.
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Why Austrians Struggle so Much with Self-Isolation
Self-isolation goes against Austrian culture. Viennese society is built around interaction, which is a big part of what has won the city best Quality of Life for 10 years running.
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Coronavirus | Austrian President Van der Bellen Addresses Nation
“I am confident that we will succeed, just as we have already achieved a lot together in our country. Please look after yourselves! And together we will look after our Austria. Thank you."
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7 Contagious Movies to Watch During Self-Quarantine
Global contagion has long inspired cinema, making it second only to nuclear Armageddon as a premise for post-apocalyptic dystopias! As you grumble about toilet paper shortages at your local Billa, take comfort that at the very least, things aren’t quite so bad as these silver screen nightmares.
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Saint Corona | Martyr of the Moment
It comes as no surprise that there is a patron saint to protect us from plagues: Her name, however, does: it is St. Corona.
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7 Homespun Remedies to Combat Coronavirus and Regain Remote Control
While staying at home may be helpful in containing the outbreak, it can also lead to increased loneliness. So why not use the time to wipe away all the nasty by cleaning, scrubbing and dusting?
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The Coronavirus in Austria | First Incidents, Few Fears
While some make dystopian jokes, others are buying the last face masks on the Internet. How the country is dealing with COVID-19.
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Sebastian Kurz Admits That Kurzarbeit Means We’re All Working for Him
The Austrian Chancellor is now the country’s largest employer. Or is he?
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Open Letter from Jonathan Smith, Epidemiologist, Yale University School of Public Health
A public health expert gives a frank and tough assessment of what the next weeks and months may bring – and why social distancing is so crucial in the fight agains the coronavirus.
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Tourism Is the Industry Most Affected by Coronavirus
The once-flourishing Austrian tourism is suffering, as government and banks intervene to safeguard existing jobs.
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Contagion Airlines ｜What Happens on a Corona Repatriation Flight
So what happens on a corona repatriation flight?
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Hungary’s New Coronavirus Law Is Highly-Criticized
Although other governments have extraordinary power as well, Hungarian’s unlimited mandate is unprecedented in Europe.
