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Coronavirus outbreak

The situation regarding the spread of the disease caused by the corona virus is constantly changing worldwide. In order to slow down the spread of COVID-19, Austrian authorities have introduced enter restrictions and border controls. Within Austria, restrictions on everyday life have been imposed. Individuals in Austria who are showing symptoms are obliged to call the Austrian telephone number 1450.

The interactive tool Re-open EU provides you with the information that you need to confidently plan your European travel and holidays, while staying healthy and safe. The information is frequently updated and available in 24 languages for your convenience.

The Austrian EURAXESS Centres continue to support researchers. Here you will find information regarding current conditions on entry and residence for researchers. Please contact us by e-mail.

Information in German

Infopoint and news on the Coronavirus can be found on the website of the Austrian Broadcasting Coperation (ORF).

Corona Traffic Light ("Corona-Ampel"):

The Corona traffic light makes it possible, depending on the epidemic situation, to take measures for all areas of society and the economy. The Corona traffic light is a tool for a uniform, coordinated and transparent approach by the authorities. It informs the Austrian population about the risk in a certain region and also about possible measures that will be taken.

With regard to border control measures at Austria’s borders, please consult the website of the Ministry of the Interior.

Daily updated information on the worldwide developments regarding the disease is available on the website of the Federal Ministry of Health.

Detailed information about the disease COVID-19 (caused by the coronavirus) is available on the website of the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES).

Detailed information about education, schools as well as universitites and higher education is available on the website of the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF).

Support, current calls for proposals and updates in programmes and services can be found on the website of the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG).

Information in English

Facts and security regulations in 16 languages (Austrian Integration Fonds - ÖIF)
A brief guide to what you need to know about the virus in Austria (radioFM4)
Q&A regarding coronavirus and the COVID-19 (City of Vienna)
Information on Corona vaccination (City of Vienna)

The European Commission and national research activities

The European Commission is coordinating a common European response to the outbreak of COVID-19. The website provides Information on the latest developments and actions, general advice, useful contacts and links, statistics and various other topics of interest for citizens and institutions.

Interested in research projects and initiatives to tackle the spread of coronavirus and preparedness for other outbreaks?

> Find out more about "Coronavirus research and innovation"

Here you will find the first "ERAvsCorona Action Plan", the ERA Corona Plattform (one-stop shop for coronavirus related R&I funding) and activities in Austria.

The aim of the COVID-19 Data Portal is to facilitate data sharing and analysis, and to accelerate coronavirus research.

Here you can find more information on EU Strengthens Action to Tackle Disinformation about COVID-19.

Funding for researchers and students

The ÖH Corona Emergency Fund was created by the Austrian Students Union to help those affected by the current crisis. If you are in financial hardship as a result of the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, you have the opportunity to receive a subsidy in the form of a one-off payment.

Further information worldwide

Geographical distribution of cases globally (updated daily)
Cases in the EU/EEA and UK
Questions and Answers on novel coronavirus

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