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

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).

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.

„Alles gurgelt“ Free PCR Test-Sets for Vienna
People who live or work in Vienna have the opportunity to be regularly tested for the coronavirus free of charge using a PCR gargle test. Receive your barcode at allesgurgelt.at. Pick up your free PCR tests from any BIPA branch in Vienna. Hand in your test at any BIPA-BILLA-Merkur, Penny, and REWE petrol station shops in Vienna. Receive your result within 24 hours - if you submit it before 9 a.m.

• Facts and security regulations in 17 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 the Corona vaccination (City of Vienna)
• Information on the Corona vaccination (Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection)

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.

The Coronavirus Global R&I Collaboration Portal is a collaborative tool supporting research and innovation projects conducted by organisations and researchers across the globe who are involved in Coronavirus related research and focusing primarily on the socio-economic aspects of the pandemic.

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.