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The patients were between 80 and 95 years old and all had previous illnesses. All but one of the 87-year-olds died in hospital. The number of new infections rose again to more than 1,000 and was 1,098 by noon, the crisis team reported. Thus, there were 8,258 active cases in Upper Austria.
Most new infections in Upper Austria
On the first day of the second crown lockdown, there were only provisional Austrian figures from the authorities as of Tuesday. 4,182 cases of corona were reported in 24 hours. However, figures for Lower Austria were not included as they could not be reported for technical reasons, according to the Health Ministry. Most of the cases concerned Upper Austria with 1,098 new infections, in Vienna there were 830, in Styria 592, in Tirol 560, in Vorarlberg 500, in Salzburg 236, in Krnten 234 and in Burgenland 132.
As of today (Tuesday, 9.30am), 1,192 people in Austria have died as a result of the coronavirus and 74,292 have recovered. The number of hospitalizations has increased considerably again. There are currently 2,431 people in hospital treatment for coronavirus – there were 2,161 on Monday – and 366 of them are in intensive care units (336 the day before). 118,198 people have tested positive since the start of the pandemic and 42,714 people are currently infected.
Lock from midnight
In Austria, far-reaching measures have been taken to contain the coronavirus since midnight. The “second blockade” announced by the government began at midnight, but was overshadowed by the Islamist terrorist attack on Monday night. More stringent measures are applied with immediate effect for the catering, leisure and tourism industries. Local restaurants can only offer pick-up and drop-off services, hotels cannot accept tourists, only business travelers. Events are prohibited except for professional sports. Theaters, museums, and entertainment facilities such as swimming pools or gyms would also have to close, so many event facilities were still well attended Monday night.
The government promised an aid package to cover up to 80 percent of the sales deficit. Exit restrictions apply between 8 pm and 6 am During this time, you will only be able to leave the living room for certain purposes. Furthermore, only two households are allowed to meet, and garage and garden parties are also prohibited. This lockdown is a bit more relaxed than in the spring, because all commerce and service providers, such as hairdressers, remain open. Kindergarten, elementary schools, and lower grades will now stay open differently than in March, upper grades like colleges will switch to distance learning. Visits to hospitals and nursing homes and nursing homes are limited. Restrictions apply until at least November 30.
