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 Alps put mass coronavirus testing on hold Sunday and others were urged to do the same after a storm dumped huge amounts of snow, sending some avalanche warnings to their highest level. Some parts of the province of Tyrol saw 70 centimeters of snow fall overnight Friday into Saturday, and another 110 centimeters were expected on Sunday, Austria's APA news agency reported. Tyrol authorities told local communities to assess whether the conditions warranted postponing coronavirus testing planned for Sunday.

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Europe travel nightmare: Snow and flood alerts grip Austria, Germany, Czech Republic
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Europe travel nightmare: Snow and flood alerts grip Austria, Germany, Czech Republic

Hindustan Times  

Heavy snow is disrupting transport in the Alps, while southern Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic face red alerts for heavy rain. Europe travel nightmare: Snow and flood alerts grip Austria, Germany, Czech Republic Austrian railways halted trains between Salzburg and Klagenfurt due to snow, and issued a nationwide appeal to postpone travel. After the Mediterranean was seared by a …

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  

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 An Austrian federal court said …

Death toll from avalanches in Austrian Alps rises to 9
2 years, 11 months ago

Death toll from avalanches in Austrian Alps rises to 9

India TV News  

Highlights Authorities in Austria warned on Feb 5 of “considerable” risk of avalanches Around nine people were killed within 24 hours in the west of the country Authorities have issued warnings of more avalanches on Saturday and Sunday Authorities in Austria warned on Saturday of “considerable” risk of avalanches in the west of the country after nine people were killed …

Coronavirus rules unlikely to be relaxed significantly, OMT member warns
3 years ago

Coronavirus rules unlikely to be relaxed significantly, OMT member warns

Dutch News  

A key government advisor has told a television current affairs show that people should not expect the current coronavirus measures to be lifted significantly when they are reassessed next week. Speaking on Nieuwsuur, infectious diseases expert and Outbreak Management Team member Marc Bonten said that the presence of the Omicron variant of coronavirus requires caution and that people ‘should not …

Coronavirus rules unlikely to be relaxed significantly, OMT member warns
3 years ago

Coronavirus rules unlikely to be relaxed significantly, OMT member warns

Dutch News  

A key government advisor has told a television current affairs show that people should not expect the current coronavirus measures to be lifted significantly when they are reassessed next week. Speaking on Nieuwsuur, infectious diseases expert and Outbreak Management Team member Marc Bonten said that the presence of the Omicron variant of coronavirus requires caution and that people ‘should not …

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 …

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, …

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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