The vaccination rate in Austria varies between different socio-economic groups in the country, as new data from Statistics Austria shows. Just under 69 percent of the population are considered fully vaccinated.
Self-employed people in Austria can now claim a 100 Euro bonus if they are fully immunised against Covid and a number of other diseases. But what do they need to do to get their hands on the money?
Austria's vaccine mandate came into force over the weekend, but some of the finer points of the regulation are still being worked out, including what applies to people who received vaccines not recognised in Austria.
Austria has approved its controversial vaccine mandate but it comes with much risk for the government and unclear benefits for the country, argues Marcus How.
It's official: From Saturday, Austrians over the age of 18 must be vaccinated against Covid-19 or face the possibility of a heavy fine, an unprecedented measure in the European Union.
As Austria prepares for a law making vaccination against Covid-19 mandatory to come into effect this week, around 20 percent of the eligible population remain unvaccinated, raising fears of stigmatisation and social divides.
As Austria prepares to make vaccination against Covid-19 mandatory, intelligence services are concerned that protests against the country's restrictions are fertile ground for radicalisation.
After lawmakers voted to make Covid-19 vaccination compulsory for people in Austria, here's a closer look at the small number of exceptions that apply.
Austria on Thursday became the first EU country to issue a vaccine mandate to all adults, but other countries in the bloc are also requiring the jab for certain age groups or professions, and further afield general mandates have been introduced.
Austria's parliament on Thursday approved making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for adults from next month,
becoming the first European country to do so.
Austria's government on Wednesday announced the introduction of 'protective zones' around healthcare facilities after people protesting against Covid-19 measures targeted doctors and patients.
Austria announced on Thursday it will introduce a national lottery to encouraged those still unvaccinated against Covid to get the shots. Winners could land €500 worth of vouchers.
The Austrian government on Sunday announced the details of its draft law on a sweeping vaccine mandate for those over 18 years old. Here are the crucial takeaways.
The proposal for compulsory vaccination will be sent to Austria's National Council next week, but there are still a lot of open questions. Here's a look at where the controversial law is at - and what will come next.
Anyone vaccinated with a single dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine in Austria will no longer be deemed fully vaccinated from January 3rd, 2022, onwards, unless they have received a second dose.
Just over a month before Covid vaccines will be made mandatory, the Austrian government wants to incentivise getting the jab, including a proposal for €500 bonuses.
