Austria to end lockdown from Sunday, keep limits on unvaccinated
3 years, 1 month ago

Austria to end lockdown from Sunday, keep limits on unvaccinated

Live Mint  

Austria will end a nationwide lockdown this weekend for people who’ve been inoculated against Covid-19 or have recovered from the virus, while continuing to limit participation in public life for those who refuse to be vaccinated. The government will meet regional leaders on Wednesday to assess the measures needed to keep the pandemic contained and turn a “tendency of falling cases into a trend,” Chancellor Karl Nehammer told reporters in Vienna. The measures have helped halve the number of 7-day infections per 100,000 inhabitants from as high as 1,110 at the start of the lockdown, even as occupancy of intensive-care units remains near a record. The policy was imposed to not only stem infections but also raise Austrian vaccination rates, which remain stuck in the lower half of countries tracked by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Austria’s Chancellor, who was sworn in on Monday, said some restrictions may remain for hotels and restaurants, and regional leaders have the option to impose stricter local measures.

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Austria scraps COVID vaccine mandate, says it split society
2 years, 6 months ago

Austria scraps COVID vaccine mandate, says it split society

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Austria’s health minister announced Thursday that the country is scrapping a dormant coronavirus vaccine mandate, saying the measure risked polarizing society and could even lead to fewer people getting the shot. The government announced plans last year requiring all people aged 18 and over to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the first country in Europe to do so. Health …

Austria suspends vaccine mandate before enforcement starts
2 years, 9 months ago

Austria suspends vaccine mandate before enforcement starts

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Austria’s government said Wednesday it is suspending the country’s coronavirus vaccination mandate for most adults, arguing that there’s no need to implement it at present only a week before its enforcement was due to begin. “At the moment, many reasons point to this interference with fundamental rights is not justified; at the moment — because of the dominant …

Austrian parliament approves vaccine mandate for adults
2 years, 11 months ago

Austrian parliament approves vaccine mandate for adults

LA Times  

Austria’s parliament voted Thursday to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults from Feb. 1, the first of its kind in Europe, with maximum potential fines of up to 3,600 euros for people who don’t comply after a series of reminders. Health Minister Wolfgang Mueckstein, speaking in parliament Thursday afternoon, called the measure a “big, and, for the first time, …

Austria to Make Covid Vaccines Compulsory for Adults from February, Says Chancellor
2 years, 11 months ago

Austria to Make Covid Vaccines Compulsory for Adults from February, Says Chancellor

News 18  

Austria will become the first European country to make Covid-19 vaccination compulsory for adults in February, Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Sunday, acknowledging that it was a “sensitive topic”. Since plans for compulsory jabs were first announced last year, Austria has seen impassioned debate both in parliament and beyond on the issue. Nehammer acknowledged the decision covered “a totally sensitive topic” …

Austria’s vaccine board recommends fourth Covid-19 jab for some
3 years ago

Austria’s vaccine board recommends fourth Covid-19 jab for some

Live Mint  

Austria should offer some healthcare staff and other key workers a fourth Covid-19 jab, the National Vaccination Board said in updated guidance published late on Thursday, citing risks from the fast-spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus. "In view of an imminent Omicron wave, can be offered in high-risk areas and in systemically critical areas from six months after the third …

Austria ends lockdown restrictions for vaccinated people
3 years ago

Austria ends lockdown restrictions for vaccinated people

Live Mint  

Austria ended lockdown restrictions for vaccinated people across most of the country on Sunday, three weeks after reimposing strict rules to combat a rising wave of coronavirus infections. Chancellor Karl Nehammer last week called the move an “opening with a seatbelt,” giving each of Austria's nine regions the ability to loosen or tighten restrictions based on the local situation. Unvaccinated …

Germany locks unvaccinated out of public life; mandate looms
3 years, 1 month ago

Germany locks unvaccinated out of public life; mandate looms

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Unvaccinated people across Germany will soon be excluded from nonessential stores, restaurants and sports and cultural venues, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced Thursday, and parliament will consider a general vaccine mandate as part of efforts to curb coronavirus infections. “The situation in our country is serious,” Merkel told reporters in Berlin, calling the measures an “act of national solidarity.” …

Germany locks down unvaccinated people, as leaders plan to make shots compulsory
3 years, 1 month ago

Germany locks down unvaccinated people, as leaders plan to make shots compulsory

CNN  

Berlin CNN — Germany on Thursday announced a nationwide lockdown for the unvaccinated, as its leaders backed plans for mandatory vaccinations in the coming months. Unvaccinated people will be banned from accessing all but the most essential businesses, such as supermarkets and pharmacies, to curb the spread of coronavirus, outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel and her successor, Olaf Scholz, announced Thursday, …

Austrian lockdown extended through Dec 11 as planned
3 years, 1 month ago

Austrian lockdown extended through Dec 11 as planned

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Austria’s lockdown has officially been extended until Dec. 11 as planned amid signs that the measures are helping to bring down a sky-high coronavirus infection rate. A parliamentary committee signed off Tuesday on the extension of the country’s fourth national lockdown of the pandemic, which started on Nov. 22, the Austria Press Agency reported. The government imposed lockdown …

WHO warns of 700,000 more COVID deaths in Europe by March
3 years, 1 month ago

WHO warns of 700,000 more COVID deaths in Europe by March

Al Jazeera  

UN health agency projects COVID deaths in Europe to pass two million by March as the continent sees a surge in infections. The World Health Organization has warned that Europe remains “in the firm grip” of the coronavirus pandemic and the continent’s death toll could top 2.2 million this winter if current trends continue. ‘Challenging winter ahead’ The WHO said …

Austria Enters Fourth Lockdown as Covid Cases Soar Anew in Europe
3 years, 1 month ago

Austria Enters Fourth Lockdown as Covid Cases Soar Anew in Europe

News 18  

Austria entered its fourth national lockdown on Monday after tens of thousands of people, many of them far-right supporters, protested in Vienna against renewed curbs on movement as Europe again becomes the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic. “That in turn should have a negative impact on some services and impact negatively growth, a scenario that had been ever more priced …

Covid: Austria locks down, Germany issues dire warning – live updates
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid: Austria locks down, Germany issues dire warning – live updates

CNN  

Police patrols 'Am Graben' shopping street on the first day of a nationwide, temporary lockdown during the fourth wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic on November 22nd, 2021 in Vienna, Austria. Thomas Kronsteiner/Getty Images Under Austria’s new lockdown measures, which went into effect today, people are only able to leave their homes for specific reasons, such as shopping for essential …

Covid: Austria locks down, Germany issues dire warning – live updates
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid: Austria locks down, Germany issues dire warning – live updates

CNN  

Police patrols 'Am Graben' shopping street on the first day of a nationwide, temporary lockdown during the fourth wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic on November 22nd, 2021 in Vienna, Austria. Thomas Kronsteiner/Getty Images Under Austria’s new lockdown measures, which went into effect today, people are only able to leave their homes for specific reasons, such as shopping for essential …

Austria begins 20-day national lockdown to fight surging COVID-19 infections
3 years, 1 month ago

Austria begins 20-day national lockdown to fight surging COVID-19 infections

India TV News  

Highlights The measures are expected to last for a maximum of 20 days but will be reevaluated after 10 days Austria hopes to lift the measures on Dec. 13 but may keep a further lockdown on the unvaccinated Christmas markets across central Vienna were packed Sunday with people eager to buy gifts Austria went into a nationwide lockdown early Monday …

Austria begins national lockdown to fight surging infections
3 years, 1 month ago

Austria begins national lockdown to fight surging infections

Associated Press  

VIENNA — Austria went into a nationwide lockdown early Monday to combat soaring coronavirus infections, a step being closely watched by other European governments struggling with national outbreaks that are straining health care systems. “It would be weird if in 20 days they said, ‘Okay, for vaccinated people, you’re free to go,’ if the hospitals are still overwhelmed,” said Anna …

‘Vaccinated, cured or dead’: Germany battles surging COVID cases
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Vaccinated, cured or dead’: Germany battles surging COVID cases

Al Jazeera  

The German health minister has warned citizens that they would be either “vaccinated, cured or dead” from COVID-19 by the end of winter as several European countries impose restrictions amid surging infections. “Probably by the end of this winter, as is sometimes cynically said, pretty much everyone in Germany will be vaccinated, cured or dead,” Jens Spahn said, as he …

Austria to undergo lockdown amid sharp rise in COVID cases; daily deaths triple in recent weeks
3 years, 1 month ago

Austria to undergo lockdown amid sharp rise in COVID cases; daily deaths triple in recent weeks

India TV News  

Austria announced a national lockdown and a plan to mandate vaccinations as coronavirus infections hit a record high Friday, forcing the government to walk back promises that strict shutdowns were a thing of the past. Average daily deaths have tripled in recent weeks — though the number of fatalities reported over the past week remains well below the high of …

Western Europe battles Covid surge
3 years, 1 month ago

Western Europe battles Covid surge

Hindustan Times  

Austria will become the first country in western Europe to reimpose a full coronavirus lockdown this autumn to tackle a new wave of infections, and will require its whole population to be vaccinated as of February, its government said on Friday. |#+| Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said on Friday that the lockdown will start on Monday and initially last for …

Facing surge, Austria will mandate COVID-19 shots, lock down
3 years, 1 month ago

Facing surge, Austria will mandate COVID-19 shots, lock down

Associated Press  

VIENNA — Austria announced a national lockdown and a plan to mandate vaccinations as coronavirus infections hit a record high Friday, forcing the government to walk back promises that strict shutdowns were a thing of the past. “We don’t want a fifth wave, we don’t want a sixth and seventh wave.” Austria is among several Western European countries where infections …

Austria announces complete lockdown amidst fresh coronavirus outbreak
3 years, 1 month ago

Austria announces complete lockdown amidst fresh coronavirus outbreak

Op India  

Austria on Friday announced that it will impose a complete lockdown and make vaccinations mandatory, becoming the first country in the European Union to take such an extreme measure in a bid to tackle the fresh outbreak of coronavirus infection. Announcing the sweeping measures taken by the government, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said lockdown in Austria will start from Monday, i.e …

Austria reimposes full lockdown, plans to make COVID vaccines compulsory
3 years, 1 month ago

Austria reimposes full lockdown, plans to make COVID vaccines compulsory

Live Mint  

Austria will become the first country in western Europe to reimpose a full coronavirus lockdown this autumn to tackle a new wave of infections, and will require its whole population to be vaccinated as of February, its government said on Friday. Roughly two-thirds of Austria's population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, one of the lowest rates in western Europe. The …

Austria imposes full COVID lockdown, makes vaccination mandatory
3 years, 1 month ago

Austria imposes full COVID lockdown, makes vaccination mandatory

Al Jazeera  

Austria becomes first western European nation to reimpose broad and strict measures as virus cases hit fresh records. “We have not succeeded in convincing enough people to get vaccinated,” Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg told a news conference, saying the lockdown would start on Monday. “Now they are into full lockdown and clearly the reason for this is because the incidence of …

Austria Covid: Nationwide vaccine mandate announced, lockdown reimposed
3 years, 1 month ago

Austria Covid: Nationwide vaccine mandate announced, lockdown reimposed

CNN  

CNN — Austria is going back into a national lockdown and plans to become the first country in Europe to make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for all eligible people as the nation’s coronavirus crisis deepens, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg announced Friday. Asked by CNN from what age the mandatory vaccination order would apply, the Austrian Chancellory said: “Details are still to come, …

Austria to impose Covid lockdown for the unvaccinated aged 12 and older
3 years, 1 month ago

Austria to impose Covid lockdown for the unvaccinated aged 12 and older

CNN  

CNN — Austria will implement lockdown measures for all those age 12 and older who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from Monday, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg announced. He had earlier called the country’s vaccination rate “shamefully low.” His warning came as a wave of Covid-19 infections sweeps central Europe. Georg Hochmuth/AFP/Getty Images “Tonight we are bringing a very unpleasant message …

COVID: Disease center urges Germans to cancel, avoid big events amid rising cases
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID: Disease center urges Germans to cancel, avoid big events amid rising cases

India TV News  

Germany’s disease control center is calling for people to cancel or avoid large events and to reduce their contacts as the country’s coronavirus infection rate hits the latest in a string of new highs. The center, the Robert Koch Institute, said Friday that Germany’s infection rate climbed to 263.7 new cases per 100,000 residents over seven days, up from 249.1 …

Melbourne reopens as world's most locked-down city eases COVID-19 curbs
3 years, 2 months ago

Melbourne reopens as world's most locked-down city eases COVID-19 curbs

Firstpost  

The second biggest city in Australia spent more than 260 days under lockdown since the beginning of the pandemic Melbourne: Melbourne reopened on Friday after enduring one of the world’s most prolonged series of lockdowns, with relieved residents toasting their freedom in bars and restaurants or queuing for desperately needed haircuts. “As my kids say — there’s a big vibe …

Melbourne reopens as world’s most locked-down city eases limits
3 years, 2 months ago

Melbourne reopens as world’s most locked-down city eases limits

Al Jazeera  

State Premier Daniel Andrews promises there will be ‘no more lockdowns’ as Victoria hits its vaccination targets. Australia’s second-largest city has so far endured 262 days, or nearly nine months, of restrictions during six separate lockdowns since March 2020, representing the longest cumulative lockdown for any city in the world. “I have urged our customer base, make sure you have …

Lockdown extended and no foreign holidays till May, ministers confirm
3 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown extended and no foreign holidays till May, ministers confirm

Dutch News  

Lockdown rules are being extended until April 20 because rising cases mean it would be unsafe to relax the restrictions, prime minister Mark Rutte told reporters on Tuesday evening. The government also extended its advice not to travel abroad until the middle of May, quashing earlier hopes that people could travel during the school holidays that begin on April 26. …

Germany extends lockdown but paves way to relax more rules
3 years, 10 months ago

Germany extends lockdown but paves way to relax more rules

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany is extending its coronavirus shutdown by three weeks until March 28, but easing some restrictions to allow nonessential stores and other businesses to reopen in areas with relatively low infection rates. When they last conferred on Feb. 10, Merkel and the governors set a target of 35 weekly new cases per 100,000 inhabitants before letting small stores, …

Germany extends lockdown until January 31, toughens curbs
4 years ago

Germany extends lockdown until January 31, toughens curbs

Hindustan Times  

The German government said Tuesday it is extending the country’s lockdown by three weeks until Jan. 31, tightening curbs on social contacts and planning limits on people’s movements in the worst-affected regions as it tries to reduce stubbornly high infection figures and worrying numbers of coronavirus-related deaths. “We must reach a point where we can once again follow the chains …

Germany extends lockdown until Jan 31 and toughens curbs
4 years ago

Germany extends lockdown until Jan 31 and toughens curbs

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The German government said Tuesday it is extending the country’s lockdown by three weeks until Jan. 31, tightening curbs on social contacts and planning limits on people’s movements in the worst-affected regions as it tries to reduce stubbornly high infection figures and worrying numbers of coronavirus-related deaths. “We must reach a point where we can once again follow …

Europe Covid-19: Italian regions lock down and Paris tightens rules as Europe smashes virus records
4 years, 2 months ago

Europe Covid-19: Italian regions lock down and Paris tightens rules as Europe smashes virus records

CNN  

CNN — The Italian regions worst-hit by the second coronavirus wave entered a new lockdown Friday after the country tallied its highest daily number of both infections and deaths the previous day. “The virus is running and we have to stop it.” In neighboring France, Paris also announced stricter measures as the country reported a record 58,046 new cases Thursday, …

What European leaders need to get right during second wave of lockdowns
4 years, 2 months ago

What European leaders need to get right during second wave of lockdowns

CNN  

London CNN — Lockdowns are multiplying throughout Europe as Covid-19 cases rise exponentially, threatening to push health services across the continent to breaking point. “We have gone so far down the track with our very indirect measures like lockdowns and we haven’t even sorted out the two basics: We’re not finding all the cases, and when we do, people are …

Europe aims to emerge smarter from latest lockdowns
4 years, 2 months ago

Europe aims to emerge smarter from latest lockdowns

Live Mint  

One by one, governments across Europe are reintroducing strict new measures to tame a resurgent pandemic after concluding that light-touch strategies aimed at containing Covid-19 have run out of road. Some public-health experts say the reimposition of lockdowns shows the middle-way policies deployed over the summer, such as restrictions targeted at specific places or demographic groups, haven’t worked. Disease and …

Early lockdown and mobile testing units: How Austria managed to flatten the curve
4 years, 8 months ago

Early lockdown and mobile testing units: How Austria managed to flatten the curve

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Unlike in Italy and Spain, the eerily quiet hospital …

Coronavirus: Austria reopens shops as country eases lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Austria reopens shops as country eases lockdown

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Austria’s lockdown of all businesses considered nonessential went into …

Some gov’ts eye easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings
4 years, 9 months ago

Some gov’ts eye easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings

Al Jazeera  

US takes small step in easing virus rules while Italy and Spain expected to relax their lockdowns. In the US, in a first small step towards reopening the country, the Trump administration issued new guidelines on Wednesday to make it easier for essential workers who have been exposed to the coronavirus to get back to work if they do not …

Coronavirus lockdowns are operating in countries around the world. Here's what we know so far
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus lockdowns are operating in countries around the world. Here's what we know so far

ABC  

First it was Wuhan in China. Key points: Lockdowns in Australia are possible, with Health Minister Greg Hunt saying all options are "on the table" Thousands of Australians are already in home quarantine Several countries have already implemented lockdowns Now France, Spain and all of Italy are among the nations shuttering most aspects of daily life as countries try to …

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