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LATEST: Austria's floodwaters subside but recovery set to take …
WEB3 days ago · The floods have claimed the lives of five people - the latest victim, that of an elderly woman, was announced on Tuesday morning. The victim was an 81-year-old woman from Würmla (Tulln district). According to the police, the woman died in her flooded home. She had already been asked to leave the house by …
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
WEB15 hours ago · Austria will be eligible to draw €500 million from the fund, as confirmed by Chancellor Karl Nehammer during a flood summit in Wrocław, Poland. No counter-financing will be required. With an additional €1 billion from Austria's disaster fund, a total of €1.5 billion is now available for flood relief efforts in Austria.
What are Austria's new Covid and RSV vaccine recommendations?
WEBSep 4, 2023 · Austria's National Vaccination Panel recommends vaccinations against RSV for adults aged 60 and older. To date, there has been no jab to protect against lower respiratory tract infections caused by RSV. The vaccines are expected in Austria in the coming weeks. "Last autumn we clearly saw that not only corona, but also RSV and influenza cause ...
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
WEB2 days ago · Workers of public transport company, Wiener Linien, clean up fallen debris after storm Boris from the U4 subway tracks, running next to Vienna river, in Vienna, Austria, on September 17, 2024. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP) Vienna's Metro lines resume regular service, three rescued after avalanche in ...
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
WEBJul 24, 2024 · COVID-19 wave on the horizon: Austrian Health officials urge vaccination. Wastewater analyses reveal a rising trend of COVID-19 in Austria, prompting health officials to remind people of the National Immunization Committee's (NIG) recommendations.
ANALYSIS: Why are Covid cases in Austria rising and how worried …
WEBNov 5, 2021 · The number of Covid-19 infections in Austria is rising quickly again - especially when compared to neighbouring European countries. Cases in Austria are now twice as many (per capita) as in neighbouring Germany and three times as many as in Switzerland, while the number of Covid patients in ICUs has reached a high enough level to trigger the next step of Covid restrictions.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The district of Hollabrunn in Austria is no longer considered a disaster area as of Tuesday afternoon, following severe storms that caused widespread flooding and damage. The disaster status, declared on Saturday, was lifted after extensive pumping and clean-up operations were completed. The region …
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Austria experienced a night of intense thunderstorms and lightning on Sunday, with over 50,000 lightning flashes recorded, mainly in Lower Austria. The storms brought heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, leading to flooding, fallen trees, and road closures. Fire departments across the country responded to numerous calls for assistance.