Coronavirus: Austria bans all gatherings of more than five people
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Austria bans all gatherings of more than five people

The Independent  

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Court rules Austria can't be held liable for early COVID infection at ski resort
1 year, 7 months ago

Court rules Austria can't be held liable for early COVID infection at ski resort

The Independent  

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Anti-vaxxer who went to ‘corona party’ to become infected dies from Covid
3 years, 1 month ago

Anti-vaxxer who went to ‘corona party’ to become infected dies from Covid

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. Health chiefs believe the patients are anti-vaxxers who deliberately …

‘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 …

Protests erupt over virus rules in Austria, Italy, Croatia
3 years, 1 month ago

Protests erupt over virus rules in Austria, Italy, Croatia

Associated Press  

VIENNA — Tens of thousands of protesters, many from far-right groups, marched through Vienna on Saturday after the Austrian government announced a nationwide lockdown beginning Monday to contain skyrocketing coronavirus infections. Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl, who recently tested positive for COVID-19, appeared via video, denouncing what he called “totalitarian” measures from a government “that believes it should think and …

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 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, …

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 …

Israel bans travel to Russia, Argentina, Seychelles
3 years, 7 months ago

Israel bans travel to Russia, Argentina, Seychelles

India TV News  

The Israeli Ministry of Health has issued a severe travel warning for Russia, Argentina, and Seychelles, citing a high level of coronavirus morbidity in the three countries. The Ministry said in a statement on Sunday that without a significant reversal of infection rate, these destinations will be categorised as hazardous, meaning that travel of Israeli citizens and permanent residents to …

British tourists among 96 foreigners caught breaching lockdown rules at Austrian ski resort
3 years, 11 months ago

British tourists among 96 foreigners caught breaching lockdown rules at Austrian ski resort

The Independent  

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Italy extends COVID curbs amid third wave risks
3 years, 11 months ago

Italy extends COVID curbs amid third wave risks

Live Mint  

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Friday issued a new decree extending curbs to keep lid on COVID-19 infections after the health ministry warned that the epidemic was getting worse. "In the past week there has been a generalised worsening of the epidemic, we are back to an expansionary phase," Health Minister Roberto Speranza told parliament on Wednesday. The new …

Austria postpones some virus testing after huge snowstorm
4 years, 1 month ago

Austria postpones some virus testing after huge snowstorm

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. Read our privacy policy Several communities in the Austrian …

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, …

Resurgence Of COVID-19 Sparks New Wave Of Restrictions Across Europe
4 years, 2 months ago

Resurgence Of COVID-19 Sparks New Wave Of Restrictions Across Europe

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans to come together as they did in the spring to slow the spread of the coronavirus as the country posted another daily record of new cases Saturday. On Friday, the World Health Organization warned that intensive care units in a number of European cities could reach maximum capacity in the …

Travel bans cannot be indefinite, countries must fight coronavirus at home: WHO
4 years, 5 months ago

Travel bans cannot be indefinite, countries must fight coronavirus at home: WHO

India Today  

Bans on international travel cannot stay in place indefinitely, and countries are going to have to do more to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus within their borders, the World Health Organisation said on Monday. Only with strict adherence to health measures, from wearing masks to avoiding crowds, would the world manage to beat the Covid-19 pandemic, the World …

Coronavirus: Italy reopens borders to tourists
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Italy reopens borders to tourists

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. Read our privacy policy Italy has reopened its borders …

Coronavirus: Italy’s daily infections falls to its lowest in two weeks
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Italy’s daily infections falls to its lowest in two weeks

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: Italy charges nearly 110,000 people for breaking lockdown rules as tougher sanctions introduced
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Italy charges nearly 110,000 people for breaking lockdown rules as tougher sanctions introduced

The Independent  

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Coronavirus | Italy’s virus toll shoots back up, but medics see hope
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Italy’s virus toll shoots back up, but medics see hope

The Hindu  

Italy's daily COVID-19 death toll shot back up on Tuesday, but more evidence emerged that the coronavirus infection rate is slowing thanks to a painful national lockdown. Italy's 743 new deaths broke two days of successive declines that had taken the number down to 601 on Monday. “The measures we took two weeks ago are starting to have an effect,” …

Covid-19: BBC Travel’s coverage during coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: BBC Travel’s coverage during coronavirus

BBC  

Covid-19: BBC Travel’s coverage during coronavirus Jaminwell/Getty Images While travelling is on hold, we will continue to inform and inspire readers While travelling is on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak, BBC Travel will continue to inform and inspire our readers who want to learn about the world as much as they want to travel there, offering stories that celebrate …

Coronavirus: EU suspends all non-essential foreign arrivals to halt pandemic spread
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: EU suspends all non-essential foreign arrivals to halt pandemic spread

The Independent  

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Coronavirus Italy: Mother on lockdown warns about severity of Covid-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Italy: Mother on lockdown warns about severity of Covid-19

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: Latest travel advice for Spain, France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Latest travel advice for Spain, France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Public gatherings are banned, most shops other than those selling food or other essential items such as pharmacies will be …

Coronavirus: Germany to close borders with France, Austria and Switzerland to contain spread of Covid-19 and panic-buying
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Germany to close borders with France, Austria and Switzerland to contain spread of Covid-19 and panic-buying

The Independent  

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Coronavirus travel ban for Italy, Iran, China and South Korea extended amid global pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus travel ban for Italy, Iran, China and South Korea extended amid global pandemic

ABC  

The Federal Government has extended its coronavirus travel ban for travellers from Italy, South Korea, Iran and China for another week as the number of Australian cases continues to rise. Key points: The decision was made by Cabinet's national security committee based on advice from the nation's chief medical officers No ban is in place for the US despite a …

Can I go to Italy with the coronavirus lockdown? Let's unpack the new travel ban and Italy's restrictions
4 years, 10 months ago

Can I go to Italy with the coronavirus lockdown? Let's unpack the new travel ban and Italy's restrictions

ABC  

COVID-19 has forced the whole of Italy to go into lockdown, restricting the movements of more than 60 million residents. It's thought the Italian outbreak started with one person who returned to Italy in the asymptomatic phase — which means they didn't show any symptoms but could still spread the virus. Lombardy president Attilio Fontana told the New York Times …

Italy takes drastic step to contain coronavirus, quarantines 16 million people; Milan worst affected
4 years, 10 months ago

Italy takes drastic step to contain coronavirus, quarantines 16 million people; Milan worst affected

India TV News  

Italy has taken a leaf out of China's book and quarantined as many as 16 million people in its northern provinces because of the coronavirus scare. After mass testing uncovered more than 7,300 infections, Italy's outbreak surged to nearly equal South Korea's, which had been tapering off, and trailing China, where COVID-19 is in retreat. He described feeling like he …

Coronavirus quarantine in Italy bans people moving in and out of northern area including city of Milan
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus quarantine in Italy bans people moving in and out of northern area including city of Milan

ABC  

Italy has announced a sweeping coronavirus quarantine that will restrict the movement of about a quarter of the country's population in a bid to contain a widening outbreak. Key points: People will be banned from entering and leaving Lombardy and 15 provinces until April 3 Private and public events and venues have been suspended including cinemas, schools, weddings and funerals …

What it's like in Italy's coronavirus epicentre
4 years, 10 months ago

What it's like in Italy's coronavirus epicentre

ABC  

The first indication of what we were flying into was on flight BA7305, a late-afternoon service from London to Milan. Key points: Coronavirus was first reported in the northern Italian town of Codogno last Friday It brought about the closure of 11 nearby towns and isolation of 50,000 people More than 280 people in Italy have been infected, with 11 …

Italy is experiencing a COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, but I still plan to travel there with my family
4 years, 10 months ago

Italy is experiencing a COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, but I still plan to travel there with my family

ABC  

While I would never do anything to put my family at risk, I'm relatively at ease about taking my two young daughters to Italy for a holiday next month. My first step in deciding whether my family will be safe is not to count the number of headlines about coronavirus, but to check the travel advice for Italy on the …

Foreign ministry advises travellers to Italy to ‘be alert’ after Covid-19 outbreak
4 years, 10 months ago

Foreign ministry advises travellers to Italy to ‘be alert’ after Covid-19 outbreak

Dutch News  

The Dutch foreign ministry has advised travellers to Italy to be ‘extra alert’ after an outbreak of Covid-19 in the country, but says there is no need to cancel plans. The Dutch foreign ministry said travellers to Italy could expect extra border checks and local restrictions on travel to infected areas. ‘Inform yourself about your destination before you travel and …

Foreign ministry advises travellers to Italy to ‘be alert’ after Covid-19 outbreak
4 years, 10 months ago

Foreign ministry advises travellers to Italy to ‘be alert’ after Covid-19 outbreak

Dutch News  

The Dutch foreign ministry has advised travellers to Italy to be ‘extra alert’ after an outbreak of Covid-19 in the country, but says there is no need to cancel plans. The Dutch foreign ministry said travellers to Italy could expect extra border checks and local restrictions on travel to infected areas. ‘Inform yourself about your destination before you travel and …

Italy races to contain COVID-19 outbreak as cases rise over 100
4 years, 10 months ago

Italy races to contain COVID-19 outbreak as cases rise over 100

The Hindu  

Italy scrambled on Sunday to contain the biggest outbreak of COVID-19 in Europe, shutting off the worst affected towns and cancelling a string of public events as the number of those infected jumped above 100. Prior to Friday, Italy had reported just three cases of the virus – all of them people who had recently arrived from the Chinese city …

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