Worldwide Infection Rates and Developments (was Europe only)
Nov 18, 2021, 11:51 am
#361
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Despite FFP2? More proof that vaccines, masks, make little difference nearly 2 years since this started, you need to lockdown. Cases are out of control in Germany and I noticed FFP2 compliance is high and Covid passes for months, like Austria. In fact Dr Hillary (Good Morning Britain Health guy) was commending the Germans and Austrians on their mask compliance vs England which has no mask mandates and no covid passes.
Nov 18, 2021, 12:04 pm
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Geographic distribution of COVID-19 : 14-day COVID-19 case notification rate per 100 000, worldwide, weeks 44-45 (date of production 18 November 2021)
Nov 18, 2021, 12:24 pm
#363
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I’m no scientist, but I feel assured Austria has some pretty smart people at the helm. As does the Netherlands, Latvia and Czechia. I’ll be able to add to this list in a few days a few others.
I don’t think the decisions of the countries I have mentioned is strange, their primary concern is saving lives and their respective scientists and politicians have got together to carry out their civic duty. Lockdown is a last resort but clearly necessary- otherwise these pillars of established democracy and freedom wouldn’t do it.
I don’t think the decisions of the countries I have mentioned is strange, their primary concern is saving lives and their respective scientists and politicians have got together to carry out their civic duty. Lockdown is a last resort but clearly necessary- otherwise these pillars of established democracy and freedom wouldn’t do it.
Nov 18, 2021, 1:59 pm
#364
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Despite FFP2? More proof that vaccines, masks, make little difference nearly 2 years since this started, you need to lockdown. Cases are out of control in Germany and I noticed FFP2 compliance is high and Covid passes for months, like Austria. In fact Dr Hillary (Good Morning Britain Health guy) was commending the Germans and Austrians on their mask compliance vs England which has no mask mandates and no covid passes.
Good on the Austrians, surely Germany needs to follow? Lockdown is slowly creeping back, thank goodness, LV, CZ, NL, AT...
Good on the Austrians, surely Germany needs to follow? Lockdown is slowly creeping back, thank goodness, LV, CZ, NL, AT...
Nov 18, 2021, 10:27 pm
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I have some travel plans in December and trying to gauge if I'll be stuck indoors the whole time or whether it will be relatively BAU.
I know that crystal ball is elusive but what is the sentiment on the ground?
I know that crystal ball is elusive but what is the sentiment on the ground?
Nov 18, 2021, 11:25 pm
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Where do you plans to travel ?
Nov 19, 2021, 12:05 am
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Some regions of Austria are going full lockdown (Salzburg and Upper Austria)
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe...wn-2021-11-18/
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe...wn-2021-11-18/
I genuinely didn't think a full lockdown like this could be possible again.
Nov 19, 2021, 2:59 am
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Full lockdown in Austria from
22 Nov: “Currently, unvaccinated people are only be allowed to leave home for limited reasons, such as working or buying food.
These rules will apply to the whole population from Monday.” BBC
Mandatory vaccines from 1 February.
22 Nov: “Currently, unvaccinated people are only be allowed to leave home for limited reasons, such as working or buying food.
These rules will apply to the whole population from Monday.” BBC
Mandatory vaccines from 1 February.
Nov 19, 2021, 3:17 am
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Will vaccinated people from other EUropean countries be able to enjoy the Austrian ski resorts this ski season?
Nov 19, 2021, 3:29 am
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The country goes Monday in a full lockdown, irrelevant of vaccination status.
So what do you think ?
So what do you think ?
Nov 19, 2021, 4:18 am
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For ski destination countries in Europe, Austria seems to have about 63% of the population vaccinated; Spain has about 80%, Italy about 72%, France about 69%, and Switzerland about 65%. And Bulgaria trails far behind at about 23%
Nov 19, 2021, 4:19 am
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What's interesting with Austria is the vaccine mandate. I'm thinking that there's a massive uphill legal battle coming the Bundesregierung's way, but I'm also not surprised if the overall number is stuck at 65%. I wonder if other countries will follow suit, and how often boosters will be required...
Nov 19, 2021, 5:40 am
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Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland: avoid. You might be really stuck indoor. Netherlands is currently in lockdown light, Germany is tightening but is a mess, Swiss is not tightening but it is getting worse.
Iceland, Spain: more likely to be open, they have much higher vaccination rates.
Iceland, Spain: more likely to be open, they have much higher vaccination rates.
Nov 19, 2021, 5:49 am
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Thoughts on Hungary, Romania?
Is Austria changing travel rules as a result of this? Not that there will be hotels but maybe Airbnb?
I am in Germany for a family Christmas so it's all a bit of a worry.
Is Austria changing travel rules as a result of this? Not that there will be hotels but maybe Airbnb?
I am in Germany for a family Christmas so it's all a bit of a worry.