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• Currently there is in Austria 15,792 positive test results (As of Monday 8 a.m., source: Ministry of Health). In this country 620 people of the consequences of the corona virus 14,061 passed away are recovered again. Are currently 279 people due to coronavirus in hospital treatment and of which 68 in intensive care units.
  
• Currently sick in the federal states: 1,201
  (Status: Monday 11 a.m., Ministry of Health).
  
• State by federal states: Burgenland (43) Carinthia (9), Lower Austria (174), Upper Austria (42), Salzburg (36), Styria (251), Tirol (99), Vorarlberg (27), Vienna (520).
• The tavern package brings a tax relief of 500 million
• France, Spain, Belgium relaxed restrictions
• Stable situation with SARS-CoV-2 infections
• Short term work: 460 Violations in Focus Controls
• How Fake news spread and what makes them dangerous
• Government promises 400 million aid packages to hosts
• Infographic: The virus crowns in Austria and around the world.
• Psychotherapeutic Helpline 0720 12 00 12 offers free help every day from 8 a.m. at 10 p.m.

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Sunday May 10, 2020

1:20 pm: the government criticizes the closure of the Renault factory

The French government has a union shutdown, which has been disputed by a union Renault car maker factory criticized The interruption of production on the site. Sandouville at Normandy due to insufficient crown protection measures it is “bad,” said France’s economy minister Bruno Le Maire Monday the BFM Business station.

The minister threw the CGT Unionwho filed the complaint, “extremely fragile” reasoning and a “fire game” in front of the difficult situation of the auto industry before

The CGT was brought to justice last week against the reopening of the Sandouville factory because security measures did not adequately protect workers. Than Le Havre court He agreed with the union and ordered the temporary closure of the plant, which began in late April. Other unions had previously agreed to health protection.

1:15 p.m.: Police arrested more than 200 protesters

In Hong Kong About 230 protesters have been arrested in recent anti-government protests. As the Hong Kong Police Department said on Monday, they were caught in the protests on Sunday. various shopping malls from the city provisionally.

The protesters, who were arrested and then released, would have opposed Mounting restrictions rape or the public order disabled Already on Sunday, the police had announced that they were against dozens of people. Fines I have imposed by the protesters Distance rules to contain the coronavirus.

Since last summer, Hong Kong has almost every week Demonstrations witnessed. However, there was hardly any protest for a longer period during the Corona pandemic. Now that the virus appears to be under control in Hong Kong, there are protests again, which have so far been much smaller than before the outbreak of the pandemic.

1.00 p.m .: Increase in South Korea after loosening measures

South Korea has 35 cases on Monday further increase in new coronavirus infections reported for over a month. This is due to a total of 86 new infections in the past few days. Itaewon District Nightlife in the capital Seoul attributed, health authorities said.

Seoul, the neighboring province Gyeonggi and the nearby town of Incheon ordered for fear of the weekend second wave of infection The closure of all clubs and bars. On Monday they were also in DaeguSouth Korea’s fourth largest city and epicenter of the first wave of infection, bars and clubs closed.

Initially, authorities assumed the cases were due to a 29-year-old boy who was in five bars and clubs in Itaewon in early May. However, the authorities are now taking over several carriers as the infected have visited different clubs on different days.

12.50 p.m .: 7 billion for Deutsche Bahn

Germany wants the Deutsche Bahn with a grant of almost 7 billion euros save on the crown crisis. This capital increase is said to be more than half the expected damage of up to 13.5 billion euros be balanced, according to a concept paper from Railway, Ministry of Transport and Finance, which was available to the Reuters news agency on Monday.

A first tranche of € 4.5 billion should flow in the coming weeks. However, the prerequisite is that the EU Commission accept this as part of a helpful assessment. This is for possible Influence on competition. It is not so safe on the rail.

The company expects to see losses by 2024 11 billion euros and in the worst case scenario of 13.5 billion euros. Deutsche Bahn will raise up to € 5 billion in Germany alone through savings in personnel and material costs. Managers will also give up their bonuses this year.

12.30 p.m .: Shopping centers and hairdressers open in Turkey

Opened in Turkey after a break of almost two months due to the crown pandemic. Hairdressers and beauty salons. again The shopping malls also reopened on Monday, subject to conditions. At the entrance was the Visitor temperature They measured and customers wore masks, as can be seen in the images of the state broadcaster TRT.

The number of visitors is limitedSpeaker announcements reminding of compliance Distance rules. Long lines formed in front of some shopping malls, as you can see in a video from the DHA news agency. Hairdressing and beauty salons were also subject to strict requirements. The images showed how hairdressers wore plastic masks and protective shields. Clients were asked to bring their own manicure sets or purchase them on site.

The Turk President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a gradual relaxation of the crown measures in early May. Travel restrictions and curfews during the weekend only apply in 24 cities and provinces instead of 31.

12.20 p.m .: Another record increase in numbers in Russia

Russia points to one Record increase the New infections more crown cases than Britain and Italy. According to Monday’s official count, they increased by 11,656 to 221,344. This leaves Russia behind USES and Spain. The number of known deaths increased by 94 to 2,009.

President Vladimir Putin You should advise later in the day on an adjustment to the epidemic restrictions that have been in place since March. Authorities attribute the comparatively high number of cases to an extensive testing program. The fairly low number of deaths results from good preparation after a relatively late outbreak of the disease in Russia.

12.10 p.m .: Dutch primary schools and hairdressers reopen

After two months Forced rest have monday Dutch primary schools and kindergartens its doors opened again. Initially, only half of the children can go to school every day. Many Schools designed the first day into a big one with balloons, red carpets, and colorful outfits Welcome party – but with a margin of safety.

Apply strict protection measures In schools, therefore, a safe distance of one and a half meters must be maintained and parents are not allowed to enter the building. The remaining schools are slated to reopen June 2. Too Hairdressers, beauty salons and massages. they were allowed to reopen in the Netherlands. Some salons even received the first customers shortly after midnight.

Too Luxembourg He loosened his Corona rules on Monday: Citizens are allowed to leave their apartments again without good reason, but they must adhere to strict rules of distance and hygiene.

12 noon: the first special train arrived with supervisors from Romania

After weeks of struggle, Monday morning is the first. Train corridor with nursing staff He came from Romania to Vienna-Schwechat. There were around 80 predominantly female caregivers on board the night train, who are responsible for 24-hour care in the federal states of Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland. 350 people would have had space on the train.

“24-hour supervisors are very supportive,” said the minister for Europe. Karoline Edtstadler (ÖVP) in front of journalists. 33,000 people in Austria depend on this support.

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After weeks of fighting, the first train in the corridor with Romanian nurses arrived in Vienna-Schwechat on Monday morning.

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There were around 80 predominantly female caregivers on board the night train, who are responsible for 24-hour care in the federal states of Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland.

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Europe Minister Karoline Edstadler (ÖVP) upon arrival of the first train in the corridor.

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11.50 am: Three new corona infections in South Tyrol

In South tyrol Three other people have tested positive for the corona virus in the last 24 hours. With that, the number of increasing tested positive for 2,572, the South Tyrol medical company announced on Monday. However, there were no other coronavirus-related deaths. 290 people had died in the autonomous province with or from the corona virus.

85 people were cared for in the regular departments of the seven South Tyrol hospitals, contracted clinics and facilities in Gossensass. Five Covid-19 patients were still in intensive care. Two other southern Tyrolese were treated in intensive care units in hospitals in Austria.

11.45 a.m.: Disneyland in Shanghai has reopened

After more than three month closure Due to the corona virus pandemic, Disneyland has in Shanghai opened again. Monday there was only one limited number of visitors with pre-booked tickets left in the amusement park in the Chinese metropolis. They also had to measure their body temperature at the entrance and a Health QR Code Show on your phone.

Speakers were asked to wear masks and keep their distance, even in queues and on trips. Disney also announced regular disinfection and restrictions on meetings with characters like Mickey Mouse. Despite security precautions, Monday’s tickets were sold out in a few minutes, Chinese state media reported.

The Disney group, which reported a massive drop in profits due to the crown crisis last week, closed its theme park in Shanghai in late January. Parks in the United States, France, Japan, and Hong Kong then closed.

11.30 am: Interpol chief: crime has adapted quickly

Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock warns that criminals will take advantage of the development of a coronavirus drug. The illegal trade in counterfeit products will increase when there is a drug in sight that promises cure or relief, he said.

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11.10 am: The Spanish league plans to restart on June 12

Spanish that has been interrupted since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic Football Championship it should be noisy The president of the League, Javier Tebas in June 12 to continue “I would like to restart on June 12, but we have to be careful,” Thebes said, referring to the General situation Spain, one of the countries most affected by the pandemic.

“We all have to focus on Health protection measures “Thebes told the Spanish television channel Movistar on Sunday. According to the league chief, all are still pending Games without spectator take place should also be after reboot professional soccer games every day give in Spain. “Now that we are not going to have fans in the stadiums, we are going to have some innovative ideas for the transmission of the games, “announced Thebes.

They were from all over the league a total of around 2,500 people – From players to club employees: the coronavirus test was performed and there were only eight positive cases, Tebas reported. “This is good news. Infection during a game is practically impossible as we have conducted a study we are publishing that shows that games are at minimal risk if we all comply with health measures,” Tebas said.

11:05 a.m. – Wide use of antibody testing

Many people who have recently had illnesses whose symptoms coincide with Covid 19 disease wonder if it could have been the new virus. Could shed light on this Laboratory tests for antibodies give. I’ve been here in the recent past great progress achieved – with the prospect of broader application, experts say.

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11:00 am: Eight new cases of infection in Vienna

In vienna within 24 hours Eight other cases of coronavirus were recorded. According to a broadcast by the Vienna crisis team on Monday, the total number in the federal capital is now 2,725 to 2,061 people who have already recovered from Covid disease 19.

The total number of deaths associated with the virus is currently 144. More recently, an 82-year-old woman died.

10.55 am: Festival directors must ask for justice and support

In an open letter, more than 50 artists and festival directors address the chancellors. Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP), Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler and Secretary of State for Culture Ulrike Lunacek (both Greens) to draw attention to the situation in the cultural sector, with a special focus on “the many small and medium summer festivals”.

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10:45: Wuhan reported five new coronavirus infections

At Chinese metropolis Wuhan the authorities have the second day in a row New infections with the new corona virus are reported. In a residential area of ​​the city, five new infections were confirmed on Monday, authorities said. In the quarter, an infection was found Sunday in an 89-year-old man, the first in more than a month.

Wuhan’s central Chinese industrial metropolis is the origin of the coronavirus pandemic. To curb the virus, authorities quarantined the entire city for more than two months. Since the curfew was lifted about four weeks ago, Wuhan has been considered a “low risk” area. However, in the affected neighborhood, the level of infection risk has now risen from “low” to “medium”.

10.30 a.m .: wage cuts of up to 50 percent are required

The Sports Management Specialist Christoph Breuer has a clear in view of the crisis of the crown Reduction of player salaries. necessary in the German Bundesliga. The teacher of German sports university in Cologne wrote in the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung” of up to 50 percent.

“On the cost side, it can be determined without higher math that pay cuts should be 40 to 50 percent more than 10 to 20 percent publicly negotiated if they did Fully compensate for income reduction through ghost games It should, “Breuer said, referring to” pending wages after the game was suspended. “

Breuer also wrote: “Short term work It’s only worth it for the office and hobby shop, but not for gaming operations. “This is because the public benefits per employee are limited and the salaries of the professional department are too high for this.

10.20 am: “Shaq” for canceling the NBA season

First Basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal has spoken in light of the crown crisis that the NBA season should be canceled. “Everyone should go home, recover and come back next year. Just dismiss the season, “USA Today, 48, said Sunday (local time).

Now with all my might somehow getting play-offs and possibly with one custom format O’Neal does not like to find a teacher. In his opinion, the champion would not be shown the usual respect anyway. “So just throw it out (the season, note). Take care of the safety of the fans and the people. Come back next year.”

The NBA was the first of the major sports leagues to have its own. Season on March 11 interrupted There is no schedule to restart. Experts expect it in July at the earliest. The discussion is about an adapted format and possibly some places.

10.10 am: France, Spain, Belgium relaxed restrictions

France, Spain and Belgium. have relaxed their crown restrictions. In France, citizens were allowed to leave their homes without restrictions on Monday for the first time in eight weeks. Stores and many schools also reopened. In Paris there was already an avalanche of metro and suburban trains in the morning. President Emmanuel Macron I had previously tweeted, “Save lives, be careful.”

France, Spain and Belgium have relaxed their crown restrictions.

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In Spain, half of the 47 million inhabitants are allowed to take to the streets again in a first phase of relaxation with distance measures.

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On the contrary, the curfew will remain in the particularly affected capital, Madrid, and in Barcelona.

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The holiday country operates differently regionally: the Balearic Islands with the main island Majorca, the Basque Country and other regions begin “phase 1” of normalization.

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Hotels, restaurants and open-air bars may reopen.

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The capital Madrid and Barcelona remain in “phase 0”.

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In other regions, such as Catalonia or Valencia, flexibilization is only allowed to a limited extent.

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In France, people have been able to re-enter the door without a pass since May 11. There are no more restrictions for sports or hiking. Stores should also reopen.

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Restaurants and bars are closed. Parks and gardens can reopen in less-affected apartments. Gradually schools and nurseries should reopen.

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Freedom of movement remains limited. If you want to travel more than 100 kilometers (previously 1 kilometer), you need a good reason.

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At peak times, passengers with an employer certificate have priority on the Paris Metro. Masks are now mandatory on public transportation.

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Stores reopened in Belgium. However, the restaurants, bars and cafes remain closed.

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10 a.m.: Germany records bankruptcy decline

The number of Bankruptcies in Germany it has not yet exploded despite the economic downturn caused by the crown crisis. According to the preliminary information of the Federal Statistical Office The number of regular insolvency proceedings opened in March 2020 compared to the same month the previous year. 1.6 percent to. In April, on the other hand, the number of open procedures fell significantly by 13.4 percent, the statistics authority said Monday.

“The economic crisis caused by the crown pandemic and the measures to stop it are reflected in the March and April therefore not in an increase in open Bankruptcy proceedings statisticians said. However, this is not surprising at the moment: because companies that become insolvent due to the crown crisis are temporarily legally banned. Obligation to apply for bankruptcy exemption. Also, the processing of applications in some courts may currently take longer because the operation there is sometimes restricted.

Official bankruptcy numbers already available for February: in the month that was not yet affected by the crown crisis, the German district courts reported 1529 company failures. According to the Federal Office calculations, this was 3.2 percent less than in February 2019. The courts rated the claims of the creditors for just under a billion euros. A year earlier, it was two billion euros.

9.55 a.m .: only one Covid 19 patient remains in the hospital in Carinthia

The Situation of the coronavirus in Carinthia It’s gotten even better: Until Monday morning, there was only one Covid 19 patient who had to be treated in the hospital. Intensive care patients There was none. The number of known cases of actively infected people increased nine people back To date, a total of 12,496 samples have been taken in the state.

In the course of the pandemic, 411 people became infected in Carinthia, 389 recovered. The last new infection was registered in the middle of last week. Thirteen patients have died in Carinthia from or with a Covid-19 infection.

9.45 am: London accepts minors from Greece

The inauguration of unaccompanied migrant minors from the camps in eastern Aegean By others European countries is making progress: flew on Monday morning 16 minors from Athens to London. As announced by the Greek Migration Ministry, there were 34 adult immigrants on the same plane.

“All these people have relatives in the UK,” said the Greek Deputy Minister for Migration. Giorgos Koumoutsakos on state television (ERT). About 130 Greeks from Britain are said to fly home to Greece on the same plane. They sat there by the Measures against the corona virus. firmly

The camps on the islands. Leros, Samos, Kos, Chios and Lesbos they are all overcrowded Luxembourg and Germany he had admitted twelve or 47 unaccompanied minors in mid-April. Not only the EU countries participate in the campaign: after the flight to Great Britain, around 20 minors will arrive next Saturday Switzerland to be blown up This has been agreed bilaterally between Athens, London and Bern. EU countries also Finland and Portugal It soon wants to accept dozens of unaccompanied minors, according to Greek information.

Austria strictly excluded participation in resettlement.

9:35 a.m. – China’s auto industry is starting to catch up

The Chinese auto market is starting to catch up: the Auto sales increased in April for the first time in 21 months. Like the Chinese Association of Automobile manufacturer (CAAM) announced Monday that the increase was from 4.4 percent to 2.07 million units. The Off Curbing the crown pandemic had caused a 43 percent drop in March and a 79 percent drop in February.

China is the largest Automotive market the world, which due to the customs dispute with the USES and the sluggish economy has weakened for almost two years. Finally, the government took drastic measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, which started in the province. Wuhan I take. Meanwhile, car production is running again. The two heavyweights in China, Volkswagen and General Motors, had already reported a recovery in car sales.

9.25 a.m. – Formula 1 emergency plan falters due to quarantine restrictions

The Formula 1 worries about new UK crown measures Prime Minister Boris Johnson to your emergency calendar. Because all air travelers will soon be quarantined within two weeks of their arrival on the island, the ghost racing plan trembles Silverstone Mid July.

After its restart, Formula 1 really wants to move to England on July 5 and 12 at Spielberg with two world championship races versus empty rows in Austria and drive there on July 19 and 26. However, if self-isolation is necessary after entry, these dates would not be maintained.

British media reported detailed talks between Formula 1 bosses and government officials about possible exceptions, following Johnson’s announcement Sunday that he would “soon” implement this quarantine. The racing series wants to subject all teams and employees to intense corona testing and possibly avoid the need for self-isolation. Negotiations are expected to continue next week.

9.15 a.m.: emergency in France not on time

In France The law to extend the state of emergency in the health sector did not come into force in time for the gradual relaxation to begin. The Constitutional Council wants to decide on the law only this Monday, he said Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and the presidential palace on Monday night with.

Than Entry into force of two provisions. therefore it is subject to Consent of the Constitutional Council moved back. This is the rule that people in France need a valid reason and a certificate to travel more than 100 kilometers from their place of residence. The regulation that the Paris metro can only be used with a certificate at peak times is also affected. However, there is still one for this provision on Monday and Tuesday. Tolerance period.

Premier and President Emmanuel Macron now he appealed “to the French sense of responsibility” to comply with these provisions. Parliament finally approved the extension of the health emergency on Saturday. The law is intended to legally secure the government’s roadmap to gradually relax stringent crown measures. Furthermore, the government can quickly implement decisions by decree; This is what will happen when the flexibilization and other provisions come into effect. Macron and the President of the Senate passed it to the Constitutional Council for review.

Starting this Monday, people in France can now return to the streets without a pass. Stores reopen, except bars and restaurants. Sports or walks are allowed without local or time restrictions, some students are supposed to return to school this week. Strict exit restrictions in the fight against Covid-19 were applied since mid-March.

9:05 a.m .: the number of reproductions in Germany increased further

The Contagion rate the new corona virus is in Germany according to Robert Koch Institute (RKI) continued to increase. The playback number with data status on Sunday, 0.00 a.m., at 1.13, writes the RKI in a post on Sunday Status report. The value indicates how many more people are infected on average by one infected person.

According to the RKI, Saturday’s value was 1.10 again after a longer period above the critical 1.0 mark. The RKI has repeatedly emphasized that for the pandemic to decrease, the number of replications must be less than 1.0. The value does not reflect the current situation, but for methodological reasons it refers to infections that occurred some time ago.

8.55 a.m.: 2,687 coronavirus infections in Lower Austria

In Lower Austria As of Monday, 8:00 a.m., the number of confirmed coronavirus infections increased by two to 2,687 compared to the previous day. According to medical staff from Lower Austria, 2,418 people were recovered. That was four more than on Sunday.

So far, 41,724 tests have been carried out in the country. The number of deaths associated with Covid-19 disease remained unchanged at 95.

8.45 am: New Zealand relaxes curfew, borders are closed

New Zealand wants him this week Curfew loosen even more, but leave the borders closed for now. The biggest relaxation will begin Thursday, he said. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. So most shops and public places can reopen.

New Zealand had already cautiously eased its curfew on April 29. Ardern, however, called his fellow citizens on Monday, none unnecessary risks to enter “We must continue to act as if the virus is still with us,” he said.

Schools are due to reopen starting May 18, while bars can do so on May 21. “We may have won some battles, but we did not win the war,” added the head of government. At home gatherings, weddings and funerals, no more than ten people may gather. Other social events, whether indoors or outdoors, will be limited to 100 participants until further notice.

As of Monday, New Zealand had 1,479 cases of infection. 21 people died as a result of the pathogen.

8.35 am: Crisis strikes Germany

The crown recession is in Germany according to a survey in jobs in many industries. In April, 58 percent of companies in the region decided to fire employees or not extend fixed-term contracts. Gastronomy, 50 percent in the Hotel industry and 43 percent of the Travel agencyas published on monday Ifo Institute business survey emerges

At Automotive industry the figure is 39 percent. “From now on, the crisis will hit the German job market,” he said. Ifo expert Klaus Wohlrabe. On average, 18 percent of companies had already cut jobs.

Above-average layoffs were also reported Placement of workers (57 percent), from manufacturers of Leather, leather goods and shoes (48), in Printers (30) and producers of Metal products (29) Employees in are less threatened by loss of employment Rechtsanwalts-, Wirtschaftsprüfer- und Steuerberater-Kanzleien (5 Prozent), im Grundstücks- und Wohnungswesen (zwei Prozent), auf dem Bau (drei) und in der chemischen Industrie (fünf). At pharmazeutischen Industrie wurden den Angaben nach bisher gar keine Jobs abgebaut.

Auch regional stellte das Ifo-Institut deutliche Unterschiede fest: Besonders viele Betriebe im traditionell industriestarken Baden-Württemberg streichen Jobs, dort sind es 22 Prozent, in Bayern sind is 20 Prozent. Besonders wenige sind es den Angaben zufolge im Saarland und in Rhineland-Palatinate mit jeweils 11 Prozent.

8.25 Uhr: Fleischbranche wehrt sich gegen Kritik

The deutsche Fleischindustrie wehrt sich gegen die Kritik an der Ausbreitung von Coronavirus-Infektionen unter ihren Mitarbeitern. The Arbeitsbedingungen seien nicht der Grund für die Verbreitung des Erregers in den Firmen.

Dies sagte die Hauptgeschäftsführerin des Verbands der Deutschen Fleischwirtschaft, Heike Harstick, der “Süddeutschen Zeitung” vom Montag. Als wesentliche Infrastruktur habe die Fleischindustrie die Produktion nicht wie etwa die Autoindustrie einfach stoppen können. Sie habe weitergearbeitet, um die Nahrungsmittelversorgung zu sichern, hieß es.

Harstick warned of stricter requirements for the meat industry: “There is no quick and easy solution.” Falls etwa die Einzelunterbringung von Mitarbeitern vorgeschrieben und damit höhere Wohnungsmieten verursacht würden, seien viele Betriebe nicht mehr wettbewerbsfähig. Teile der Branche würden dann abwandern, sagte Harstick weiter.

Die Kritik an der Fleischindustrie wegen der dortigen Ausbreitung des Coronavirus hatte zuletzt zugenommen. Deutsche Politiker und Gewerkschafter hatten schärfere Kontrollen und bessere Arbeits- und Wohnbedingungen – vor allem für ausländische Kräfte in Sammelunterkünften, wo die Infektionsgefahr besonders hoch ist, gefordert.

8.15 Uhr: Coronapandemie belastet Henkel

Der deutsche Konsumgüterkonzern Henkel bekommt die wirtschaftlichen Folgen der Coronapandemie zu spüren. Vor allem das Geschäft der wichtigen Klebstoff-Sparte brach im ersten Quartal ein, wichtige Abnehmerindustrien wie die Autobranche sind in der Krise.

Das Geschäft mit Waschmitteln brummte dagegen. Insgesamt ging der Umsatz im ersten Quartal organisch um 0,9 Prozent zurück, nominal schrumpften die Erlöse um 0,8 Prozent auf 4,9 Mrd. Euro. “Wir haben im ersten Quartal insgesamt eine robuste Umsatzentwicklung erzielt”, erklärte Konzernchef Carsten Knobel am Montag in Düsseldorf.

In der größten Henkel-Sparte, dem Geschäft mit Klebstoffen, sank der Umsatz um 4,3 Prozent auf 2,3 Mrd. Euro. Bei Kosmetikprodukten schrumpften die Erlöse um 2,6 Prozent. Bei Waschmitteln verbuchte Henkel dagegen ein Umsatzplus von 5,3 Prozent.

8.10 Uhr: Kunststoffkonzern Greiner will entgangenes Geschäft nachholen

The Kunststoffkonzern Greiner mit Sitz in Kremsmünster in Oberösterreich hat seinen Umsatz 2019 um 3 Prozent auf 1,68 Mrd. (2018: 1,63 Mrd.) Euro gesteigert. Auch wenn man 2021 die Auswirkungen der Krise noch deutlich spüren werde, ist CEO Axel Kühner optimistisch, dass Greiner “den ganz großen Teil” des entgangenen Geschäfts wieder aufhole. Eine Prognose für heuer traut man sich aber noch nicht zu.

Die stärksten Sparten des Konzerns waren 2019 mit rund 690 Mio. Euro Umsatz Packaging und der Medizintechnik-Bereich Bio-One (509 Mio. Euro). Diese konnten auch ein Umsatzplus von 2 (Packaging) bzw. 8 Prozent (Bio-One) verbuchen, während Foam (401 Mio. Euro) und Extrusion (78 Mio. Euro) jeweils um 2 Prozent rückläufig waren. Bei Extrusion sei bereits im Vorjahr eine gewisse Zurückhaltung beim Kauf weltweit zu bemerken gewesen, erklärte Kühner, bei Foam ist der niedrigere Umsatz eher auf geringere Rohstoffpreise zurückzuführen, man habe deswegen nicht weniger Geschäft gemacht, betonte er. Ergebniszahlen nennt der Konzern traditionell nicht.

Heuer sei diese “Zweiteilung” noch viel deutlicher zu spüren, berichtete Kühner: Der Bereich Foam, der u.a. Bauteile für Pkw und Flugzeugsitze herstellt, und die Technologie-Sparte Extrusion, spüren die Corona-Krise direkt, bereiten sich aber derzeit auf das Wiederanlaufen des Geschäftes vor. Beide Bereiche haben Kurzarbeit. Packaging und Bio-One nicht. Deren Produkte sind momentan gefragt, sie sind besser ausgelastet als die anderen beiden Sparten.

8.00 Uhr: Ölpreise fallen leicht – Weiter schwache Nachfrage

The Ölpreise sind am Montag leicht gesunken. Ein Barrel (159 Liter) der Nordseesorte Brent kostete in der Früh 30,68 US-Dollar. Das waren 30 Cent weniger als am Freitag. Der Preis für ein Barrel der US-Sorte WTI sank um 15 Cent auf 24,59 Dollar.

Then Entspannungssignalen zwischen den beiden Wirtschaftsmächten USA und China in der Vorwoche verwiesen Marktbeobachter auf die immer noch schwache Nachfrage nach Rohöl auf dem Weltmarkt und die Sorge vor erneut steigenden Fallzahlen in der Coronakrise. In China sanken allerdings zuletzt die Lagerbestände an Rohöl, was eine weitere Nachfrageerholung andeutet.

Die Belastungen in Folge der Coronakrise und des Preiskriegs beim Öl zwangen Saudi-Arabien zuletzt zu Sparmaßnahmen. Neben einer Leistungskürzung für Staatsbedienstete gab die Regierung bekannt, die Mehrwertsteuer von aktuell 5 Prozent zu verdreifachen.

7.45 Uhr: Japan plant weiteres Konjunkturpaket

The Regierung in Japan will einem Medienbericht zufolge einen zweiten Nachtragshaushalt für das laufende Jahr verabschieden, um neue Maßnahmen zur Bekämpfung der wirtschaftlichen Folgen der Coronavirus-Pandemie zu finanzieren.

Der neue Rettungsschirm umfasse Subventionen für Unternehmen, die mit sinkenden Verkaufszahlen und hohen Mitpreisen zu kämpfen haben und biete Unterstützung für Studenten, die ihre Teilzeitarbeitsplätze infolge der Coronavirus-Pandemie verloren haben, berichtete die Tageszeitung “Nikkei” am Montag. Die Regierung plane, den Nachtragshaushalt innerhalb der laufenden Sitzungsperiode bis zum 17. Juni zu verabschieden, berichtete das Blatt ohne Angabe von Quellen. Japan hatte im April ein Rekordpaket von 1,1 Billionen Dollar für Konjunkturprogramme auf den Weg gebracht, das sich auf Barauszahlungen für Haushalte und Kredite an kleine Unternehmen konzentrierte.

Due to falling global demand and an extended state of emergency until the end of May, Japan is on the threshold of a deep recession. Die drittgrößte Volkswirtschaft der Welt ist einer Reuters-Umfrage zufolge in den ersten drei Monaten dieses Jahres ein zweites Quartal in Folge geschrumpft.

7.35 Uhr: US-Vizepräsident Pence nicht in Quarantäne

US-Vizepräsident Mike Pence befindet sich nach dem Kontakt mit einer infizierten Person entgegen anderslautenden Berichten nicht in häuslicher Isolation. “Pence befindet sich nicht in Quarantäne”, sagte Sprecher Devin O’Malley am späten Sonntagabend. Pence plans to regularly do her homework on Monday.

Er sei täglich auf das Virus negativ getestet worden und befolge den Rat der medizinischen Abteilung des Weißen Hauses, hieß es in der Erklärung weiter.

Zuvor hatte ein Reporter der Nachrichtenagentur Bloomberg auf Twitter geschrieben, dass Pence sich in Isolation begeben habe, da ein Mitarbeiter des Weißen Hauses positiv auf das neuartige Coronavirus getestet worden war.

7.25 Uhr: Bisher keine Übersterblichkeit in Wien

Im Zusammenhang mit dem Coronavirus wird auch die Sterberate als ein Gradmesser für den Verlauf und die Gefährlichkeit der Pandemie genau beobachtet. The Wiener Statistikbehörde (MA 23) hat nun die bisher vorliegenden Daten dahingehend analysiert, ob seit dem Ausbruch insgesamt mehr Menschen als üblich in der Bundeshauptstadt gestorben sind. Das Ergebnis lautet: Nein.

“Wir haben keine Übersterblichkeit in Wien bisher”, erklärte MA 23-Chef Klemens Himpele. Diese Aussage stimmt für die Unter-65-Jährigen genauso wie für den Bevölkerungsteil ab 65 Jahren, der als Covid-19-Risikogruppe gilt. Und sie trifft zumindest bis inklusive der 17. Kalenderwoche, also bis zum 26. April, zu. Darüber hinaus sind die Daten, die die Statistik Austria nun infolge der Coronakrise erstmals sehr zeitnah und nicht nur jährlich liefert, noch nicht verfügbar.

Für Himpele ist die Frage der Übersterblichkeit in der Nachschau wohl eine der wichtigsten Kennzahlen, “weil man daran erkennen kann, ob etwas übersehen wurde” – also nicht diagnostizierte Covid-19-Fälle, die erst verzögert in der Sterbestatistik sichtbar werden, aber auch “Kollateralschäden” beispielsweise durch die wochenlange Drosselung des Spitalbetriebs.

“Man kann sagen, dass das in Wien definitiv nicht der Fall ist”, so der Wiens oberster Statistiker.

7.20 Uhr: Salzburg soll über den Sommer Autokino bekommen

Salzburg soll für den Sommer ein Autokino in Airport bekommen. Eventuell werden auch Live-Performances stattfinden, die ebenfalls vom Auto aus verfolgt werden können. Veranstalterin Elisabeth Fuchs plant von 28. Mai bis 30. August täglich um 21.00 Uhr einen Film oder ein Konzert, manche Details sind aber Corona-bedingt noch unsicher.

95 Abende sind geplant. Einmal pro Woche soll es einen Film-Klassiker, einmal einen Familienfilm, mindestens einmal einen österreichischen oder zumindest europäischen Streifen und dazwischen aktuelle Produktionen geben, so der Plan. Seinen Platz soll das Autokino beim Amadeus-Terminal zwei – “mit Blick auf den Untersberg” – bekommen, dort hätten 330 Fahrzeuge Platz. Ob wirklich so viele hindürfen, bleibt Corona-bedingt allerdings noch abzuwarten.

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7.15 Uhr: Opposition für Verlängerung der Corona-Kurzarbeit

Vertreter von FPÖ, SPÖ und NEOS haben am Sonntagabend in der ORF-Fernsehsendung “Im Zentrum” eine Verlängerung der Corona-Kurzarbeit gefordert. Currently, companies can take advantage of the special short-term work scheme twice three months. The türkis-grüne Regierung hat eine längere Anspruchsdauer noch nicht zugesichert.

“Vorstellen kann man sich vieles”, sagte die Grüne Fraktionsobfrau Sigrid Maurer in der ORF-Sendung im Hinblick auf eine längere Dauer der Corona-Kurzarbeit. Than AMS (Arbeitsmarktservice) hat per 1. Mai über 91.000 Anträge für Covid-19-Kurzarbeit von Unternehmen mit einer Bewilligungssumme von fast 8,8 Mrd. Euro genehmigt. In early May, a total of 104,000 short-term job applications were being processed, of which there was sufficient information for around 100,000 applications. These applications cover 1.25 million jobs. On Monday, the Ministry of Labor will publish current figures on short-term work and the labor market.

Beim Corona-Kurzarbeitsgeld erhalten die Arbeitnehmer bei reduzierter Arbeitszeit je nach Verdiensthöhe 80 bis 90 Prozent des bisherigen Nettoentgeltes. AMS reimburses the employer for hours lost due to short-term work.

7.05 Uhr: Interpol-Chef warnt vor Handel mit gefälschtem Corona-Impfstoff

Interpol-Generalsekretär Jürgen Stock warnt, dass sich Kriminelle die Entwicklung eines wirksamen Coronavirus-Medikaments zunutze machen könnten. The illegale Handel mit gefälschten Produkten werde zunehmen, wenn ein Medikament in Sicht sei, das Heilung oder Linderung verspreche, sagte Stock der Deutschen Presse-Agentur.

The same can be seen with counterfeit medical products like protective masks or disinfectants. “There will be another great wave, a global wave, if we move forward with a vaccine,” said the secretary general of the international police organization.

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21.32 Uhr: Erster Tag ohne steirische Neuinfektion

Erstmals seit dem 9. März 2020 wurde am Sonntag der Steiermark keine neue Infektion mit dem Corona-Virus Sars-CoV-2 gemeldet. Wie das Land am Abend mitteilte, gibt es weiter 1.810 Infektionen, im Zusammenhang mit Covid-19-Erkrankungen sind bisher 136 Menschen verstorben. 1.412 Personen gelten in der Steiermark als genesen, 262 Personen sind derzeit erkrankt.

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21.20 Uhr: Zweitgrößte Fluglinie Lateinamerikas ist pleite

Avianca, die zweitgrößte Airline Lateinamerikas hat am Sonntag Antrag auf Insolvenz gestellt. Das Unternehmen mit rund 20.000 Mitarbeitern ist nach eigenen Angaben dringend auf staatliche Hilfen angewiesen, da sie wegen der Virus-Krise seit Ende März keine Flüge mehr durchführen konnte. Entsprechende Gespräche mit der kolumbianischen Regierung hatten aber nicht zum Erfolg geführt.

According to an Avianca representative, the airline has not yet given up hope. Many airlines around the world have had to keep their planes grounded for weeks and complain about massive economic problems.

20.50 Uhr: Erster Pflege-Sonderzug nach Wien unterwegs

Der erste Sonderzug mit rumänischem Pflegepersonal ist am Sonntagabend aus der westrumänischen Stadt Timisoara (Temesvar) kurz nach 21.00 Uhr Ortszeit (20.00 Uhr MESZ) in Richtung Wien losgefahren. Wie der rumänischen Transportminister Lucian Bode (Liberale Partei/PNL) am Sonntagabend erklärte, befanden sich knapp 80 rumänische Pflegerinnen und Pfleger an Bord des Nachtzuges.

His arrival is scheduled for Monday morning at the train station at Vienna’s Schwechat airport. Sie alle seien unter Einhaltung strikter Schutzvorkehrungen angereist und an Bord des Zuges gegangen.

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20.20 Uhr: Ausgangssperre in Großbritannien bis Juni verlängert

Der britische Prime Minister Boris Johnson will die seit sieben Wochen geltenden Corona-Ausgangsbeschränkungen im Land bis Juni verlängern. The exit restrictions remained in effect until at least June 1, Johnson said in a television address on Sunday night. Gleichzeitig aber sollen einige Lockerungen erfolgen.

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19.50 Uhr: Keine Neuinfektionen in Tirol

In Tirol ist in den vergangenen 24 Stunden niemand positiv auf das Coronavirus getestet worden. Die Zahl der aktuell Erkrankten blieb damit stabil bei 99, teilte das Land am Sonntagabend mit. Es gab auch keine weiteren Todesfälle. Damit blieb die Anzahl der Todesfälle in Zusammenhang mit dem Coronavirus in Tirol bei 107 Toten. 3.317 Personen galten bereits wieder als genesen. In Tirol wurden bisher 59.327 Tests durchgeführt

19.20 Uhr: Schon 26.380 Corona-Tote in Frankreich

With 70 Corona-Toten in den vergangenen 24 Stunden hat Frankreich die niedrigste tägliche Todesrate seit Beginn der strengen Ausgangsbeschränkungen verzeichnet. Insgesamt seien seit Beginn der Epidemie 26.380 Menschen in Krankenhäusern und Pflegeheimen gestorben, teilte das Gesundheitsministerium am Sonntag mit.

Niedriger war der Wert zuletzt am 17. März mit 27 Toten – im Laufe dieses Tages begannen in Frankreich die Ausgangsbeschränkungen. Damals wurden die Toten in Altenheimen allerdings noch nicht mitgezählt. Am Montag sollen die Beschränkungen erstmals schrittweise gelockert werden.

19.15 Uhr: Griechenland verlängert Ausgangssperre

Die griechische Regierung hat die Corona-Ausgangsbeschränkungen für Flüchtlingslager verlängert. Statt die Regelungen wie zunächst geplant am Montag auslaufen zu lassen, blieben sie nun bis zum 21. Mai in Kraft, teilte das Migrationsministerium am Sonntag in Athen mit.

Sechs Tage zuvor hatte Griechenland damit begonnen, die wegen der Corona-Pandemie verfügten Einschränkungen im Land zu lockern. In dem EU-Land ist die Pandemie bisher relativ glimpflich verlaufen: 2710 Infektionen mit dem neuartigen Coronavirus wurden bisher nachgewiesen, 151 Infizierte starben.