Tag:Covid-19

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s what happened in regards to COVID-19 in Austria in the week of April 5 to April 11, 2021.

With rising case numbers, intensive care beds in the eastern states are filling fast. A strict “cooling-down” is meant to bring this under control.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s what happened in regards to COVID-19 in Austria in the week of March 29 to April , 2021.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s what happened in regards to COVID-19 in Austria in the week of March 22-28, 2021.

A major rollout initiated by the city government and the Wirtschaftskammer should ensure everyone can conduct PCR-tests from home

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s what happened in regards to COVID-19 in Austria in the week of March 15-21, 2021.

The center takes charge – Austrian federal states now need to prioritize elderly and high-risk patients. Those who have had COVID-19 will only get one shot.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s what happened in regards to COVID-19 in Austria in the week of March 8-14, 2021.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s what happened in regards to COVID-19 in Austria in the week of March 1-7, 2021.

The coronavirus is shaping our daily lives. Here’s what happened in regards to COVID-19 in Austria in the week of Feb. 22-28, 2021.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s what happened in regards to COVID-19 in Austria in the week of Feb. 15-21, 2021.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s what happened in regards to COVID-19 in Austria in the week of Jan. 11-17, 2021.

Since January 15, travelers to Austria have to register online and self-quarantine. Find here all the rules, exceptions and forms you need.

After years of seemingly endless growth, the pandemic plunged the tourism sector into deep crisis. Vacillating between hope and despair, Vienna’s hoteliers summon resilience and creativity

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 this week – updated regularly.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria this week – updated regularly.

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

There are many possibilities to get tested for the coronavirus in Vienna. The city offers free rapid antigen and PCR tests, pharmacies and labs offer paid tests.

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

Everything you need to know about the COVID rules in Austria during the Christmas holidays and around the New Year.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 18, 2020 – updated regularly.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 17, 2020 – updated regularly.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 16, 2020 – updated regularly.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 15, 2020 – updated regularly.

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

The latest coronavirus vaccine interim reports are promising, and if enough people participate, it could mean a return to normal life.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 13, 2020 – updated regularly.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 12, 2020 – updated regularly.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 11, 2020 – updated regularly.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 10, 2020 – updated regularly.

Populist leaders in Poland and Hungary delay the €1.8 Trillion seven year-budget proposal (2021-2027) over Rule of Law requirements.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 9, 2020 – updated regularly.

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

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 8, 2020 – updated regularly.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 7, 2020 – updated regularly.

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 6, 2020 – updated regularly.

COVID-19 is shaping our daily lives. Here’s all you need to know about current measures, including where to get help, information and tips – updated regularly.

Graphics show how important wearing masks, regular ventilation and reducing contacts is to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

The city plans to test 1.2 million people from December 4-13 with rapid antigen tests. Here’s how it is supposed to work

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

The first people in Austria may get vaccinated against the coronavirus already at the beginning of 2021. Until then, the logistics and timetable have to be worked out

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

The coronavirus has arrived in Austria. Here’s what happened in November 2020.

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

Corinna Milborn, managing editor for news and moderator at Austrian TV channel Puls 24, has asked doctors, nurses and caregivers at Austrian hospitals to report what they are experiencing every day.

Keeping schools open in the pandemic has become a hot-button topic. A new directive of Austria’s Education Ministry now wants to control who should know about positive cases

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.

The coronavirus has arrived in Austria. Here’s all you need to know about current measures, including where to get help, information and tips – updated regularly.

The coronavirus has arrived in Austria. Here’s all you need to know about current measures, including where to get help, information and tips – updated regularly.

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.

Here’s how European countries are managing the second wave of COVID-19 – including statistics, measures and an analysis of the current situation.

With cases skyrocketing again in Europe, it is time to remember the advice a public health expert gave us in April: The virus is unforgiving to unwise choices.

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

The coronavirus has arrived in Austria. Here’s what happened in September, 2020.

COVID-19 has brought Vienna’s nightlife to a screeching halt, with clubs unsure of when they can reopen - and how to survive until then.

“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 crucial role of public health and contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Protective barriers are essential for preventing the spread of COVID-19; but there is a choice and room for creativity. Details below!

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.

Here’s all you need to know about current measures and developments, including trusted sources and tips – regularly updated.

On the eve of new travel warnings, locals tried to follow the rules while not annoying the tourists – producing perplexing compromises and catastrophic carelessness.

COVID-19 poses a major challenge to all, raising questions about rent payments, the assessment of (unfulfillable) supply contracts, lower franchise fees and why data protection should not be neglected even during a pandemic.

The coronavirus lockdown has taught us a lot and may herald a new era of organizational flexibility, agility and adaptability.

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.

Under COVID-19 lockdown, domestic violence has predictably gone up. Intervention helps.

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.

After the lockdown, here is how Austria is dealing with the “new normality” of the coronavirus.

Using a few plastic tubes and paper strips, it is now possible to test for coronavirus yourself, all in under an hour. VBC scientists have developed fast, sensitive and robust testing for SARS-CoV-2 from your kitchen. The team hopes to be part of a national testing strategy.

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.

Like other “black swan” events in the past, COVID-19 has challenged our democracies and changed the way we live.

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

As Austria’s art sector is taken hostage by COVID-19, the government’s response struggled to find form.

Yale professor Frank Snowden’s sweeping analysis of pandemics over the centuries concludes that while science advances, people do not.

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

In Metropole’s first online special event, life science experts discussed the funds required to develop a coronavirus vaccine.

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.

Even though we’re doing well, it’s not the time to let down our guard; it’s about being careful, cautious and prepared.

Starting on June 4, Austria will open the borders to Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czechia and Hungary. Travelers from these countries won’t need to go into quarantine or present a negative COVID-19 test result.

Watchdog media under huge strain from government information control, smear campaigns, and drastic financial situation.

Austria has successfully flattened the curve, for now. Here’s all you need to know about current measures, including available resources, trusted sources and tips – regularly updated.

Austria under lockdown has done well controlling the spread of COVID -19. But the only way to return to normal is to track the cases and be able to control further spread.

Conspiracy theories bloom in a climate of death, doom and destruction. The Corona crisis has brought forth a particularly poisonous crop.

With an unprecedented world research effort, hopes are high for effective defense. With a global vaccination program, it may even be possible to eradicate this disease.

The tourism sector faces a summer of uncertainly, as infection curves vary and the easing of travel restrictions remains largely uncoordinated.

What is COVID-19? How to sew masks or bake for Easter? Is Kim Jong Un brain-dead? – frequent searches while all of us were trapped at home.

Why we (still) need to practice social distancing, now that we can finally get together with friends and family again.