Melbourne, Victoria, Australia weather forecast

According to pre-Christian traditions

in Aboriginal communities in Wormoon, Western Australia, Christmas presents were given to children in place of Santa Claus by costumed crows

Austria is temporarily closing its borders to travelers. The decision was made due to the spread of coronavirus infection

Borders for tourists will be closed from November 22 to December 13.

Restrictions apply not only to unvaccinated people, but also to those who have already been vaccinated or relapsed.

Catering establishments, hairdressers, cultural facilities and hotels will also be closed.

In 10 days, the authorities will review the effectiveness of quarantine restrictions.

After the lockdown in the country, the 2G rule will apply in public places - it will be necessary to show certificates of vaccination or certificates of recovery. Also, this rule does not apply to children under 12 years.

A dangerous tropical virus is spreading in Australia

A dangerous tropical virus, Japanese encephalitis, is spreading in Australia. It has been identified in residents in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

The virus is carried by mosquitoes, it has already infected 34 people, 3 of them died. Many pigs also died.

Previously, Australia has never been a region where the tropical diseases characteristic of Asia have spread. The climate of the continent was not conducive to rapid transmission of the virus. However, recent floods have made it possible for the virus to spread through mosquitoes thanks to puddles of stagnant water. Such puddles often appear after the strongest tropical downpours. Thus, the virus has traveled hundreds of kilometers to the southern and western parts of the country via mosquitoes.