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As of April 2020, less than 1% of Austria's population was infected with coronavirus, according to a study. This equated to around 28,500 people. However, the study only tested a representative sample of more than 1,500 people, meaning many cases likely went undetected.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Austria's population infected with coronavirus | Less than 1% |
| Number of people tested | More than 1,500 |
| Number of people estimated to be infected | 28,500 |
| Number of people in hospital | 1,000 |
What You'll Learn
Less than 1% of Austria's population is infected with coronavirus
The aim of the study was to provide a clearer picture of the total number of infections, given gaps in testing. Austria's current policy is to test people with symptoms, especially if they have been to a known hotspot or in close contact with an infected person. That means many cases, such as people with no symptoms and those with no known contact to an at-risk area, go undetected.
The study estimated the current number of infections was more than four times the percentage of the population infected, at around 28,500 people. It excluded those in hospital, currently about 1,000 people.
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Austria's policy is to test people with symptoms
A study published on 10 April 2020 found that less than 1% of Austria's population was infected with the coronavirus. This was based on testing a representative sample of more than 1,500 people. The study was the first of its kind in continental Europe and was led by pollster SORA, which is known for projecting election results. It aimed to provide a clearer picture of the total number of infections, given gaps in testing.
The study estimated the current number of infections was more than four times that, however, at around 28,500 people. It excluded those in hospital, currently about 1,000 people.
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Many cases go undetected
Less than 1% of Austria's population is infected with the coronavirus, according to a study published in April 2020. The study, which tested a representative sample of more than 1,500 people, aimed to provide a clearer picture of the total number of infections, given gaps in testing. However, many cases go undetected due to Austria's current policy of only testing people with symptoms, especially if they have been to a known hotspot or in close contact with an infected person. This means that people with no symptoms and those with no known contact to an at-risk area are not being tested, and the true number of infections is likely higher than the study suggests. The study estimated the current number of infections was more than four times the reported figure, at around 28,500 people. This figure excluded those in hospital, currently about 1,000 people.
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The study was the first of its kind in continental Europe
A study published on Friday 10 April 2020 found that less than 1% of Austria's population was infected with the coronavirus. The study, which was the first of its kind in continental Europe, was led by pollster SORA and tested a representative sample of more than 1,500 people. The aim was to provide a clearer picture of the total number of infections, given gaps in testing. Austria's current policy is to test people with symptoms, especially if they have been to a known hotspot or in close contact with an infected person. This means that many cases, such as people with no symptoms and those with no known contact to an at-risk area, go undetected. The study estimated the current number of infections was more than four times the number of confirmed cases, at around 28,500 people. This figure excluded those in hospital, currently about 1,000 people.
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The study estimated the number of infections was four times higher than the official figure
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Frequently asked questions
A study published on 10 April 2020 found that less than 1% of Austria's population was infected with coronavirus. This was based on testing a representative sample of more than 1,500 people.
More than 1,500 people were tested for the study.
At the time of the study, around 1,000 people were in hospital with coronavirus in Austria.
