vaccination
Covid-19 vaccines in Austria: When will I be able to book my appointment ?
Lower Austria has announced all age groups will be able to login and book an appointment to be vaccinated on May 10th. So when will this be possible in the rest of Austria?
Today in Austria: A round up of the latest news on Tuesday
Find out what's going on today in Austria with The Local's short roundup of the news.
Today in Austria: A round up of the latest news on Monday
Find out what's going on in Austria with the Local's short roundup of today's news.
Today in Austria: A round up of the latest news on Thursday
Find out what's going on today in Austria with The Local's short roundup of the news.
Today in Austria: A round-up of the latest news on Thursday
Find out what's going on today in Austria with The Local's short roundup of the news.
EXPLAINED: Can you choose which Covid-19 vaccine to take in Austria?
With three vaccines already being administered and more on the way, is it possible to choose which jab you want in Austria?
GPs start coronavirus vaccinations in Vienna - but there's a catch
General practitioners can now administer coronavirus vaccinations in Vienna, although they will need to do so off site. Here's what you need to know.
Today in Austria: A round-up of the latest news on Monday
Find out what's going on today in Austria with The Local's short roundup of the news.
How fast is Austria vaccinating its population compared to other European countries?
The pace of Europe's vaccination campaigns against Covid-19 is steadily improving but in some countries more than others. We take a look at how countries in Europe compare in the race to inoculate their population.
Austria set to order one million doses of Russia’s Sputnik V Covid vaccine
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is in the process of concluding a deal with Russia to import one million doses of the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine.
Austria to 'continue to give AstraZeneca to under 60s'
The head of Austria’s vaccination committee has pledged to keep using AstraZeneca vaccines for under 60s, despite Germany’s decision to stop using the vaccine for this group
Today in Austria: A round-up of the latest news on Friday
Find out what's going on today in Austria with The Local's short roundup of the news.
Will summer holidays be possible this year in Austria?
A recent survey by the German institute for tourism found 79 percent of Austrians are planning a summer holiday, with holidays in Austria particularly in demand. But how could holidays look in summer 2021?
Today in Austria: A round-up of the latest news on Monday
Find out what's going on today in Austria with The Local's short roundup of the news.
Reader question: Will Austria make the coronavirus vaccine compulsory?
The Austrian government has repeatedly reiterated that the coronavirus vaccine would not be made compulsory.
Austria to introduce coronavirus immunity passport in April
Austria is set to introduce a coronavirus immunity passport, known as a ‘Green Card’, in April. The card will be for vaccinated people as well as those who have recovered from the virus and who have tested negative.
Is Austria’s vaccine rollout on track?
Austria has hit the one million mark of vaccines administered, with around 10 percent of the population getting at least one shot. What should we expect to see over the coming weeks?
Austrian Chancellor to receive AstraZeneca vaccine publicly as European scepticism grows
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz promised on Friday he will publicly receive the AstraZeneca jab amid growing scepticism about the vaccine in several European countries.
Verdict: Should Austria introduce a Covid-19 immunity pass?
Almost two-thirds of Local readers would support the introduction of a Covid-19 immunity pass in Austria - despite expressing concerns about the fairness of such a plan.
Today in Austria: A round-up of the latest news on Thursday
Find out what's going on in Austria today with The Local's short round-up of the news.
AstraZeneca vaccine 'not to blame for Austrian nurse's death'
Europe's medicines watchdog said Wednesday a preliminary probe showed that a batch of AstraZeneca vaccines used in Austria was not to blame for the death of a nurse who received a jab.
Vienna to vaccinate over 65s with AstraZeneca against Austrian recommendation
Authorities in Vienna will start vaccinating over 65s with the AstraZeneca vaccine, in contravention of the recommendation of the Austrian government.
Austria: EU to send extra vaccines to fight coronavirus mutations in Tyrol
The European Union will send 100,000 additional doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines to an Austrian district that has become a hotspot of the South African coronavirus variant.