Tag:corona

Although there’s a very small risk of severe allergic reactions to the mRNA vaccine, it should not prevent most people – even with other allergies – from being vaccinated.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 20, 2020 – updated regularly.

Designed in Austria and produced in Germany, this ingenious face mask brings back non-verbal communication in times of corona.

Just in time for the holidays, Austria will ease restrictions on Dec. 7. Here is a complete overview of the next steps.

The SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test could help stop the spread of the coronavirus.

In response to surging case numbers, Austria re-entered full lockdown on Tuesday, Nov. 17. These rules apply until Sunday, Dec. 6.

After a rocky start and complaints about long waiting times, the City Council had to completely overhaul its initial program. Since then great strides have been made towards more accessible testing all around town, by bus, tram or bicycle.

As nations around the world follow every twist and turn of the developing science to combat the coronavirus, Austrian researchers and companies could play a key role.

Most young people, infants to teenagers, fully recover from COVID-19, but not all. And even without symptoms, they can spread it to others. A cautionary tale.

An independent review of the outbreak response to one of Europe’s first COVID-19 clusters blames federal and state officials for their slow reactions and poor communication.

The federal government has once again tightened rules for restaurants and events. Here’s what it means for Vienna.

A routine intervention by Wiener Linien staff escalated into alleged use of excessive force; feelings run high while body-cam evidence may prove critical.

A post-infection syndrome of chronic fatigue, neurological symptoms and more can follow even the mildest cases and last for months.

The start of the winter semester places Vienna’s students – including thousands of freshmen – firmly under the shadow of the pandemic

“Freud” director Marvin Kren steps in for leading Austrian filmmaker, who remains ill following an Aug 18 diagnosis and an elite reception at Grafenegg.

The parliamentary presidents of the three countries met in Grafenegg, 50 km outside of Vienna. Hungary’s recent steps to close its borders were also discussed.

The education minister’s agenda for the fall semester includes minimizing contact between students and holding classes outside.

Covering your mouth and nose really does help stop the spread of COVID-19 and, we now know, protects ourselves most of all.

With similar symptoms, the two viruses are hard to distinguish and all to easy to misdiagnose. The difference is, one of them can be prevented.

Can we catch COVID-19 just from the air we breathe? Over 200 scientists say yes, and have requested the WHO re-classify the virus as an airborne pathogen.

After an agreement over a coronavirus relief package, the European Union is working to implement the plan.

COVID-induced creative charity or how the boot of a Fiat became a critical food pipeline.

The pandemic could be the making of the EU, says the former ÖNB governor. On coronabonds,” the “frugal four” and the clever Mrs. Merkel.

Amid all the speculations about so-called “herd immunity,” the jury is still out on reinfection with COVID-19.

The crisis has revealed us – for better and worse – to ourselves; the question now is what we will do next.

The government is making a bid to save the summer tourism season by targeting Austrian guests with a €40 million “Vacation in Austria” campaign.

The Corona crisis granted a political ceasefire. As the emergency recedes, partisan sniping is back on the agenda, but this time, with C-19 serving as ammunition.

Stadt Wien’s “Kultursommer 2020” is a full-throated anthem of commitment to the arts, and the city’s willingness to put its money where its mouth is.

Listening in on a peep show, burying Oma, or (finally!) saying “I do” – now it’s all possible!

Viennese waiters are legendary for their grumpiness, but studies show Austrians to be among the world’s happiest people. Can anyone believe the numbers?

Organizations and hotel businesses are vowing to save the city’s summer tourism with advertising campaigns directed at locals and guests from neighboring states.

The strength of the legendary aid organization is its iron clad neutrality. In the overlapping alliances of Austrian party politics, this is looking badly compromised.

What happens to romance in a world of social distancing? A Vienna psychologist sheds light on the challenges of love under lockdown, and Metropole readers share stories.

Don’t underestimate the power of hand washing and good old-fashioned soap and water.

As the mind never sleeps, instead of exaggerating our anxiety, let us give it something to do and stop the downward spiral.

The Austrian government has dealt with COVID-19 based on lessons learned from our Italian neighbors and the ski resort coronavirus hotspots. So far, anything else is simply too dangerous.

The current rules for grocery shopping aim to limit transmission of COVID-19, that means that we must get used to a few things beyond being quarantined.

A photographer takes us on a walk through Vienna by night in the time of corona.

The government’s promise to support the press in economic hard times has crashed into a wall of criticism for giving most to those who need it least.

The Corona crisis justified a package of extraordinary measures that limit basic freedoms. Watchdogs are worried that the government may be reluctant to give up these powers as the pandemic recedes.

If you have a sewing machine, some time on your hands, and a stash of fabric, why not sew face masks and donate them where they are urgently needed.

The world watches as Austria becomes one of the first countries European countries to start lifting its lockdown. A media review.

Delays and denials by Tyrolean officials and the tourism industry have provoked a class action suit, and untold damage to the reputation of the legendary ski resort.

The award-winning Viennese restaurant Steirereck donates all its food during the nationwide lockdown.

The once-flourishing Austrian tourism is suffering, as government and banks intervene to safeguard existing jobs.

So what happens on a corona repatriation flight?

How to make the April 5 International Day of Conscience really mean something.

“One day, we will look back on this strange, painful, unreal spring of 2020. And we will find: It has passed. It has passed.”

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.

Some restaurants have switched to take-out, while large delivery chains have found new ways to safely bring your lunch or dinner.

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.

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.

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.

We have compiled a lively list of modern and classic novels and non-fiction, favorites of ours and, we hope, soon of yours.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When reality is overtaken by events, risk can be a hard thing to measure: A beloved country in a very strange time

Stockpiling the larder is an unpleasant side effect of panic. It does not show people at their best. It is illogical, but apparently irresistible.

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.

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.

“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."

While some make dystopian jokes, others are buying the last face masks on the Internet. How the country is dealing with COVID-19.