COVID-19 Measures at the Vienna International Centre

UNIS/VIC/308
15 January 2021

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 15 January (UN Information Service) – This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that two people who work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the VIC tested positive for SARS CoV-2. There was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 205, of whom 170 work at the VIC. Of the total of 205 personnel, 181 have recovered.

The four main VBOs are the United Nations Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN Industrial Development Organization and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization.

UNIS/VIC/307
14 January 2021

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 14 January (UN Information Service) – This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 203, of whom 168 work at the VIC. Of the total of 203 personnel, 181 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/306
13 January 2021

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 13 January (UN Information Service) – This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that three people who work for VIC-based organizations tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

Two people work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and a third person for the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). In one of the cases at the IAEA, close contacts have been informed. In the other two cases reported today, there was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 201, of whom 166 work at the VIC. Of the total of 201 personnel, 181 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/305
12 January 2021

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 12 January (UN Information Service) – This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that two people who work for VIC-based organizations tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

One person works for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the other for the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Both work at the VIC, and in neither case was there workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 198, of whom 163 work at the VIC. Of the total of 198 personnel, 181 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/304
11 January 2021

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 11 January (UN Information Service) – This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that four people who work for VIC-based organizations tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

One person works for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the VIC. There was no workplace exposure.

One person works for the IAEA in Austria, but not at the VIC. Close contacts have been informed. Another person works for the IAEA outside Austria. The fourth person works for the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) outside Austria.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 196, of whom 161 work at the VIC. Of the total of 196 personnel, 178 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/303
8 January 2021

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 8 January (UN Information Service) – This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that two people who work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the VIC tested positive for SARS CoV-2. There was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 192, of whom 160 work at the VIC. Of the total of 192 personnel, 178 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/302
6 January 2021

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 6 January (UN Information Service) – This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The VIC Medical Service reported today that one person who works for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) at the VIC tested positive for SARS CoV-2. There was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 190, of whom 158 work at the VIC. Of the total of 190 personnel, 177 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/301
5 January 2021

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 5 January (UN Information Service) – This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that one person who works for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) at the VIC tested positive for SARS CoV-2. There was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 189, of whom 157 work at the VIC. Of the total of 189 personnel, 177 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/300
4 January 2021

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 4 January (UN Information Service) – This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that five people who work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the VIC tested positive for SARS CoV-2. There was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 188, of whom 156 work at the VIC. Of the total of 188 personnel, 175 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/299
29 December 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 29 December (UN Information Service) – This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that three people who work for VIC-based organizations tested positive for SARS CoV-2. One person works for the United Nations Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC) outside of Austria. Two people work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and there was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 183, of whom 151 work at the VIC. Of the total of 183 personnel, 174 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/298
21 December 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 21 December (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that one person who works for the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) outside Austria tested positive for SARS CoV-2. There was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 180, of whom 150 work at the VIC. Of the total of 180 personnel, 168 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/297
18 December 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 18 December (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that one person who works for the UN Office at Vienna (UNOV) tested positive for SARS CoV-2. Close contacts have been informed.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 179, of whom 150 work at the VIC. Of the total of 179 personnel, 168 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/296
15 December 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 15 December (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 178, of whom 149 work at the VIC. Of the total of 178 personnel, 167 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/295
14 December 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 14 December (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that one person who works for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) tested positive for SARS CoV-2. Close contacts have been informed.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 177, of whom 149 work at the VIC. Of the total of 177 personnel, 165 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/294
9 December 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 9 December (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that one person who works for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) tested positive for SARS CoV-2. There was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 176, of whom 148 work at the VIC. Of the total of 176 personnel, 159 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/293
7 December 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 7 December (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that two people who work for the VIC-based organizations tested positive for SARS CoV-2. One person works for the United Nations Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC) and the other for Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO). There was no workplace exposure in either case.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 175, of whom 147 work at the VIC. Of the total of 175 personnel, 157 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/292
3 December 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 3 December (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 173, of whom 145 work at the VIC. Of the total of 173 personnel, 148 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/291
1 December 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 1 December (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that two people who work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) tested positive for SARS CoV-2. There was no workplace exposure in either case.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 172, of whom 144 work at the VIC. Of the total of 172 personnel, 146 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/290
30 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 30 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that one person who works for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) outside of Vienna tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 170, of whom 142 work at the VIC. Of the total of 170 personnel, 146 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/289
26 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 26 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that one person who works for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) outside of Austria tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 169, of whom 142 work at the VIC. Of the total of 169 personnel, 145 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/288
24 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 24 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 168, of whom 142 work at the VIC. Of the total of 168 personnel, 131 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/287
23 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 23 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that three people who work for organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

One person works for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and another for the United Nations Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC). There was no workplace exposure in either case. A third person works for the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), but not in Austria.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 167, of whom 141 work at the VIC. Of the total of 167 personnel, 130 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/286
20 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 20 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that three people who work for organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

One person works for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and another person works for the United Nations Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC). There was no workplace exposure in either case. A third person works for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) and close contacts have been informed.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 164, of whom 139 work at the VIC. Of the total of 164 personnel, 127 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/285
19 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 19 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that five people who work for organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

Two people work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In one case close contacts have been informed and in the other case there was no workplace exposure.

Two people work for the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) outside of Austria. There was no workplace exposure.

One person works for the United Nations Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime, UNOV/UNODC. There was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 161, of whom 136 work at the VIC. Of the total of 161 personnel, 111 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/284
18 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 18 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that one person who works for the United Nations Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC) tested positive for SARS CoV-2. There was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 156, of whom 133 work at the VIC. Of the total of 156 personnel, 110 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/283
17 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 17 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 155, of whom 132 work at the VIC. Of the total of 155 personnel, 109 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/282
16 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 16 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that eight people who work at the VIC or for VIC-based organizations tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

Three people work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the VIC. One person works for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) at the VIC. One person works for UNIDO outside Austria. Two people work for the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) at the VIC. One person works outside Austria for a VIC-based organization but not for one of the main four organizations. In those cases where there was workplace exposure, close contacts have been informed.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 154, of whom 131 work at the VIC. Of the total of 154 personnel, 105 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/281
13 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 13 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that two people who work at the Vienna International Centre tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

Both people work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In one case there was no workplace exposure and in the other case close contacts have been informed.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 146, of whom 125 work at the VIC. Of the total of 146 personnel, 105 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/280
11 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 11 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that three people who work at the VIC tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

Two people work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and one person for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). In one case there was no workplace exposure and in two cases close contacts have been informed.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 144, of whom 123 work at the VIC. Of the total of 144 personnel, 100 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/279
9 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 9 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that 16 people who work at the Vienna International Centre or for VIC-based organizations tested positive for SARS CoV-2 since Friday 6 November.

Eight people work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), five for the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and two for the United Nations Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC). One person works at the VIC but not for one of the main VBOs. In seven cases there was no workplace exposure, and in the rest close contacts have been informed.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 141, of whom 120 work at the VIC. Of the total of 141 personnel, 95 have recovered.

UNIS/VIC/278
6 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 6 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that two people who work for VIC-based organizations tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

One person works for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and close contacts have been informed. One person works for the United Nations Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC); there was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 125, of whom 108 work at the VIC. Of the total of 125 personnel, 95 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/277
5 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 5 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that three people who work for VIC-based organizations tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

One person works for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and one for the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). There was no workplace exposure.

One person works for United Nations Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC). There were no close contacts.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 123, of whom 106 work at the VIC. Of the total of 123 personnel, 95 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/276
4 November 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 4 November (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that 12 people who work for VIC-based organizations or at the VIC tested positive for SARS CoV-2. In most cases there was no workplace exposure. Where there were close contacts, they have been informed.

Seven people work for the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) at the VIC. Four people work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the VIC. One person works at the VIC but not for one of the main four VIC-based organizations.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 120, of whom 103 work at the VIC. Of the total of 120 personnel, 94 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/274
30 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 30 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 108, of whom 91 work at the VIC. Of the total of 108 personnel, 87 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/273
29 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 29 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that three people who work for VIC-based organizations tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

Two people work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). There was no workplace exposure in one case and no close contacts in the workplace in the other.

One person works for the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and there was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 107, of whom 90 work at the VIC. Of the total of 107 personnel, 86 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/272
29 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 29 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported that six people who work for VIC-based organizations or at the VIC tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

Two people work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). There was no workplace exposure in one case and in the other contacts have been informed.

Two people work for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and close contacts have been informed.

One person works for the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and there was no workplace exposure.

A sixth person, who works at the VIC but not for one of the VBOs, tested positive. There was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 104, of whom 87 work at the VIC. Of the total of 104 personnel, 86 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/271
27 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 27 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that five people who work for VIC-based organizations tested positive for SARS CoV-2 in the past four days.

Two people work for UN Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC). There was no workplace exposure.

One person works for the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) outside of Austria and another for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) in Austria, but not at the VIC. One person works for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). For the instances related to Austria (CTBTO and IAEA), close contacts have been informed.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 98, of whom 81 work at the VIC. Of the total of 98 personnel, 86 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/270
23 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 23 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that one person who works for one of the smaller UN entities based at the VIC tested positive for SARS CoV-2. Close contacts have been informed.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the VIC-based organizations is 93, of whom 78 work at the VIC. Of the total of 93 personnel, 85 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/269
21 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 21 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that one person who works for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the VIC tested positive for SARS CoV-2. There was no workplace exposure.

Additionally, a person working for the IAEA outside Austria tested positive. Close contacts have been informed.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the main VIC-based organizations is 92, of whom 77 work at the VIC. Of the total of 92 personnel, 83 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/268
15 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 15 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that one person who works for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) tested positive for SARS CoV-2. Additionally, a person working for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) tested positive in September, but this was not reported to the Medical Service until now. There was no workplace exposure in either case.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the main VIC-based organizations is 90, of whom 76 work at the VIC. Of the total of 90 personnel, 69 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/267
13 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 13 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that three people tested positive for SARS CoV-2. Two people work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and one person works as a contractor for the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) outside of the VIC.

At UNIDO, close contacts have been informed. There was no workplace exposure in the case of the IAEA personnel.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the main VIC-based organizations is 88, of whom 74 work at the VIC. Of the total, 57 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/266
12 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 12 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that four people tested positive for SARS CoV-2 over the weekend. Three work for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and one works for the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Close contacts have been informed.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the main VIC-based organizations is 85, of whom 72 work at the VIC. Of the total of 85 personnel, 50 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/265
9 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 9 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that one person from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has tested positive for SARS CoV-2. There was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the main VIC-based organizations is 81, of whom 68 work at the VIC. Of the total, 50 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/264
8 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 8 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that two people have tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

One person is from the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). There was no workplace exposure. The second person is from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Close contacts have been informed.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the main VIC-based organizations is 80, of whom 67 work at the VIC and 50 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/263
7 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 7 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that five people - two from the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), two from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and one from the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have tested positive for SARS CoV-2. Close contacts have been informed.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the main VIC-based organizations is 78, of whom 65 work at the VIC and 50 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/262
6 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 6 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that one person from the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has tested positive for SARS CoV-2. There was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of people who have tested positive among personnel of the main VIC-based organizations is 73, of whom 60 work at the VIC and 50 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/261
5 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 5 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that four people - two from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), one from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and one from the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) - have tested positive for SARS CoV-2. All close contacts have been informed.

UNIS/VIC/260
2 October 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 2 October (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today three people - two from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and one from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have tested positive for SARS CoV-2. There was no workplace exposure.

UNIS/VIC/259
30 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 30 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today that one person who works for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has tested positive for SARS CoV-2. There was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 58.

The cumulative total number of those working for VBOs outside Vienna is six.

Of the total who have tested positive, 51 people have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/258
29 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 29 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today one person who works for the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) but not at the headquarters in Vienna has tested positive for SARS CoV-2.

The cumulative total number of personnel working for VBOs outside Vienna who have tested positive is six.

The cumulative total number of VIC personnel is 57.

Of the total who have tested positive, 51 people have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/257
28 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 28 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today two people working for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the VIC have contracted COVID-19. There was no workplace exposure.

The cumulative total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 57.

The cumulative figure among personnel working for VBOs outside Vienna is five. [This corrects from six in previous updates.]

Of the total who have tested positive, 51 people have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/256
25 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 25 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today one person working for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has contracted COVID-19. Close contacts have been informed.

The total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 55.

The number among personnel working for VBOs outside Vienna is six.

Of the total who have tested positive, 46 people have already recovered.

The four main Vienna-based organizations are the United Nations Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN Industrial Development Organization and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization.

UNIS/VIC/255
24 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 24 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today two people working for VBOs at the VIC have contracted COVID-19. One person works for UNIDO and the other for CTBTO.

There was no workplace exposure. This means the individual concerned was not at work during the time of potential infectivity.

The total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 54.

The number among personnel working for VBOs outside Vienna is six.

Of the total who have tested positive, 44 people have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/254
23 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 23 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today three people working for VBOs at the VIC have contracted COVID-19. There was no workplace exposure. Of these three people, two are from the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and one from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 52.

The number among personnel working for VBOs outside Vienna is six.

Of the total who have tested positive, 41 people have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/253
21 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 21 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today five people working for VBOs at the VIC have contracted COVID-19. Close contacts have been informed.

Of these five people, two are from CTBTO and one each from the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the UN Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC).

The total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 49.

In addition, one participant attending meetings at the VIC has also been reported as positive. Following the established protocols, Medical Services contacted all close contacts and were informed in line with the requirements of local authorities.

The number among personnel working for VBOs outside Vienna is six.

Of the total number who have tested positive, 41 people have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/252
18 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 18 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today one person working for the International Atomic Energy Agency at the VIC has contracted COVID-19. Close contacts have been informed.

The total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 44.

The number of cases among personnel working for VBOs outside Vienna is six.

Of the total number who have tested positive, 36 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/251
16 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 16 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today there are five new positive COVID-19 cases among the VBOs: three at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), one at the UN Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC) and one at the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Close contacts have been informed.

The total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 43.

The number of cases among personnel working for VBOs outside Vienna is six.

Of the total cases so far, 36 have already recovered.

The four VBOs are the United Nations Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN Industrial Development Organization and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization.

UNIS/VIC/250
15 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 15 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today there are three new positive COVID-19 cases among the VBOs: two at the UN Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime, including one not in Austria, and one at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Close contacts have been informed.

The total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 38, of whom 32 have already recovered.

Close contacts have been informed.

The number of cases among personnel working for VBOs outside Vienna is six.

Correction: the case reported yesterday was a contractor for IAEA, not UNIDO.

UNIS/VIC/249
14 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 14 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today there is one new positive COVID-19 case at the VIC, a contractor who works for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization.

Close contacts have been informed.

The total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 35, of whom 26 have already recovered. The number of cases among personnel working for Vienna-based organizations outside Vienna is five.

UNIS/VIC/248
10 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna International Centre organizations

VIENNA, 10 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main organizations based at the Vienna International Centre (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today there is one new positive COVID-19 case at the VIC, a person who works for the International Atomic Energy Agency. Close contacts have been informed.

The total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 35, of whom 26 have already recovered. The number of cases among personnel working for Vienna-based organizations outside Vienna is five.

UNIS/VIC/247
9 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations

VIENNA, 9 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today there is one new positive COVID-19 case at the VIC, a person who works for the International Atomic Energy Agency.

This case is associated with the cases previously reported in the Commissary, involving personnel who work there. Close contacts had already been identified and informed. The VIC Medical Service assesses that there was no risk to customers. The Commissary is a shop at the VIC for staff and diplomats.

The total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 34, of whom 26 have already recovered. The number of cases among personnel working for Vienna-based organizations outside Vienna is five.

UNIS/VIC/246
8 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations

VIENNA, 8 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today there is one new positive COVID-19 case at the VIC, a contractor for the International Atomic Energy Agency.

This case is associated with the cases previously reported in the Commissary, a shop for staff and diplomats. Close contacts had already been identified and informed.

The total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 33, of whom 24 have already recovered. The number of cases among personnel working for Vienna-based organizations outside Vienna is five.

UNIS/VIC/245
7 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations

VIENNA, 7 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today there are seven new positive COVID-19 cases at the VIC. Six of the people work for the International Atomic Energy Agency at the VIC. The seventh person works for the United Nations Office at Vienna/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

Close contacts of the seven have been informed.

Almost all the cases relate to the IAEA case reported on 4 September, which was in the VIC Commissary, a shop for staff and diplomats. All staff working at the Commissary were tested and a deep cleaning of relevant areas took place on 4 September. Staff who tested positive and close contacts are in quarantine.

The total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 32, of whom 24 have already recovered. The number of cases among personnel working for Vienna-based organizations outside Vienna is five.

UNIS/VIC/244
4 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations

VIENNA, 4 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today there are two new positive COVID-19 cases. One person is a staff member at the International Atomic Energy Agency at the VIC. The other is a contractor at the Agency's Seibersdorf Laboratories.

The total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 25, of whom 20 have already recovered. The number of cases among personnel working for Vienna-based organizations outside Vienna is five.

Close contacts have been informed.

UNIS/VIC/243
3 September 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations

VIENNA, 3 September (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today there are five new positive COVID-19 cases at the VIC - two at the United Nations Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC), two at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and one at the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

The total number of VIC personnel who have tested positive is 24, of whom 20 have already recovered.

The close contacts of all five people have been identified and informed.

UNIDO has also noted a positive case at a non-VIC headquarters field location.

This brings the total number of positive cases involving non-VIC staff outside of Austria to four.

UNIS/VIC/242
26 August 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations

VIENNA, 26 August (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations (VBOs).

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported today there is a new positive COVID-19 case at the VIC working at UNOV/UNODC. UNIDO also registered a positive case at a non-VIC headquarters field location. All close contact persons have been informed. This brings the total number of positive cases involving VBOs personnel to 22. 16 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/241
24 August 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations

VIENNA, 24 August (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations.

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reported on Monday there are three new positive COVID-19 cases; two in the United Nations Office at Vienna/UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOV/UNODC) and one at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). All close contact persons have been informed. This brings the total number of positive cases involving VIC personnel to 20; 16 have already recovered.

UNIS/VIC/240
20 August 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations

VIENNA, 20 August (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations.

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service reports there is a positive COVID-19 case involving a UNIDO staff member, whose symptoms are not severe. There was no workplace exposure because the person was on holiday and not at work.

UNIS/VIC/239
27 July 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations

VIENNA, 27 July (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations.

The Vienna International Centre Medical Service has been informed that a person working at the International Atomic Energy Agency has tested COVID-19 positive. Over the weekend, the staff member developed symptoms and took a test, the result of which was available today. The Medical Service has identified, contacted and advised all staff listed as primary contacts of the affected staff member, and will continue to monitor them.

UNIS/VIC/238
20 July 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations

VIENNA, 20 July (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations.

The VIC Medical Service has been informed that a person working at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was tested COVID-19 positive. As the staff member had been self-isolating prior to developing symptoms and being tested, their most recent contacts at the Vienna International Centre are not considered at risk but have been informed.

UNIS/VIC/237
29 June 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations

VIENNA, 29 June (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations.

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service has been informed by the Austrian authorities today that there is a suspected COVID-19 case linked to one of the groups at the VIC kindergarten. That group will not attend kindergarten from the end of today, 29 June, until at least when the individual's test result is known.

The test result on the suspected case reported on 25 June was negative. The kindergarten said the group that had been affected by this would be able to return to kindergarten tomorrow, 30 June.

UNIS/VIC/234
25 June 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations

VIENNA, 25 June (UN Information Service) - This is a message from the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations.

The Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service has been informed by the Austrian authorities today that there is one suspected COVID-19 case linked to one of the groups at the VIC kindergarten. That group will not attend kindergarten from Friday 26 June, at least until the test result on the individual concerned is known.

UNIS/VIC/233
13 May 2020

Message from the Executive Heads of the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations (VBOs)

Letter to all personnel at the Vienna International Centre

VIENNA, 13 May (UN Information Service) - From Friday 15 May, we will begin our announced phased return to the Vienna International Centre (VIC), a long-awaited move that will be gradual and cautious, with the health and well-being of all at the VIC remaining the top priority.

Since Monday 16 March, the vast majority of you have worked remotely. Others have secured and maintained the VIC. Many of you have juggled your work with home-schooling for your children. Many have faced other challenges. Yet throughout not only have we maintained normal operations we have added new tasks to help people cope with the emergency.

Allow us again to express appreciation for your efforts in these difficult times. We offer condolences to those of you from our global community who have lost loved ones or suffered in other ways in this human crisis.

We know this remains an anxious, unpredictable time and understand that some of you may have concerns about returning to the VIC.

As you know, our Host Country has begun to ease restrictions on movement and the economy, while emphasizing the need for caution because, while the figures are encouraging, the pandemic is far from over.

Throughout, we have coordinated with the Austrian authorities and adhered to their regulations and guidelines. This means we too can begin a gradual return to the VIC, starting with limited numbers and building up as conditions and medical advice allow. Many of you will continue to work remotely for the time being. Stringent measures have been put in place at the VIC to keep everyone as safe as possible. The full plan we have approved will be available to you online.

Each organization has its own particular mission and operational needs, including as we return. Yet we remain united by the determination to work together to support each other, help Member States overcome this crisis and build back better, using the Sustainable Development Goals as our blueprint for action across the world.

We salute you for your commitment and flexibility during these challenging times. We look to all of you, wherever you will be working, to continue in that same collegial, innovative and productive spirit as we embark on a new way of operating in familiar surroundings. Thank you.

With gratitude,

Ghada Waly, Designated Official for Austria, Director-General/Executive Director, United Nations Office at Vienna/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency

LI Yong, Director General, United Nations Industrial Development Organization

Lassina Zerbo, Executive Secretary, Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization

UNIS/VIC/232
24 April 2020

The heads of the four main organizations at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) issued the following statement to all VIC personnel today:

Joint statement by the Executive Heads of the main Vienna-based organizations

VIENNA, 24 April (UN Information Service) - Almost all of you - 5,000 personnel based at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) - have been working remotely for nearly six weeks now and those at the VIC have kept the building safe and operational. We are grateful for and proud of your patient efforts, which have contributed to our Host Country's successful efforts to flatten the COVID-19 curve. Your work from home or elsewhere has also allowed VBO operations to continue in Vienna and around the world in these unprecedented conditions, and indeed to expand as we support countries and people in the fight to end this pandemic.

From previous updates you will know Austria has begun to ease some measures while emphasizing the fight against the virus continues.

As you will have seen, the Austrian authorities plan further announcements on Tuesday 28 April. The plan announced today for a phased return to school is outlined in this update.

The VIC Crisis Management Team (CMT) is closely monitoring developments, along with the VIC Medical Service. Additionally, the Host Country briefed us today.

In consultation with the Austrian authorities, we have decided to begin a gradual, flexible and cautious return to VIC premises from Friday 15 May 2020.

The CMT and other VIC colleagues are working on the details of this gradual return. The CMT will update you on the details soon. Our overriding priority for any return is the safety and welfare of all those at the VIC. Social distancing and hygiene measures will be paramount.

Personnel with children or elderly parents or those with chronic health conditions will be able to continue telecommuting. We will continue to follow Austrian guidelines.

Please continue to comply fully with all Austrian measures to tackle COVID-19.

Sincerely and with gratitude,
Ghada Waly, Designated Official for Austria, Director-General/Executive Director, United Nations Office at Vienna/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency
LI Yong, Director General, United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Lassina Zerbo, Executive Secretary, Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization

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UNIS/VIC/231
31 March 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations (VBOs)

VIENNA, 31 March (UN Information Service) - This is an important message from the Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service regarding COVID-19:

There is one more case of COVID-19 involving VIC personnel.

On Tuesday, 31 March, the Austrian authorities confirmed that a person working at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was COVID-19 positive. The person was tested on 27 March and had been out of the workplace since 6 March 2020. Contact tracing is being conducted. There was no risk to any colleagues at the workplace.

This brings the cumulative total of COVID-19 among VIC personnel to 10 cases.

UNIS/VIC/230
30 March 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations (VBOs)

VIENNA, 30 March (UN Information Service) - This is an important message from the Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service regarding COVID-19:

There are three more confirmed cases of COVID-19 involving VIC personnel. These are the details:

There are two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 involving staff members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

On March 27th, the Austrian authorities confirmed that two more persons had tested positive for COVID-19, who had not been in the building since 13 March. They are both under self-quarantine and recovering from home. In one case, contact tracing by the Austrian authorities and the VIC Medical Service has identified individuals who were in close contact with the person and have been contacted by the authorities with instructions to self-quarantine for 14 days. Personnel not contacted by the Austrian authorities are not considered to be at risk. In the second case, the person was under self - quarantine since March 20th. A risk assessment conducted by local authorities and the VIC Medical Service has determined that there is no additional risk of exposure to other personnel.

On Monday, 30 March, the authorities confirmed that a United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. He is doing well at home with mild symptoms. The person had been working from home for seven days. Close contact tracing was conducted by Austrian health authorities and identified one contact person for observation. A risk assessment conducted by Austrian authorities and VIC Medical Service has determined that due to working from home, there is no risk of exposure to other personnel.

These latest three cases bring the cumulative total of COVID-19 among VIC personnel to nine cases.

UNIS/VIC/229
25 March 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based United Nations organizations (VBOs)

VIENNA, 25 March (UN Information Service) - This is an important message from the Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service regarding COVID-19:

There are now six confirmed COVID-19 cases in the VIC community.

In addition to the two previously reported cases, there are now three additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 involving staff members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), one at the VIC and two at Seibersdorf. Furthermore, there is a confirmed case involving a staff member at the UN Office at Vienna (UNOV).

Here are the details:

On Tuesday, 24 March, the Austrian authorities confirmed that a person had tested positive for COVID-19, working in the VIC. The person had been working from home for three days prior to the onset of symptoms, and a risk assessment conducted by Austrian authorities and VIC Medical Service has determined that because of the remote working, there is no additional risk of exposure to other personnel. He is under observation in the hospital with mild to moderate symptoms.

On Wednesday, 25 March, the Austrian authorities confirmed that two people had tested positive for COVID-19, working in Seibersdorf Laboratories. They had been in separate self-quarantine since returning from the same risk area, and a risk assessment conducted by the Austrian authorities and VIC Medical Service has determined that there is no additional risk of exposure to other personnel.

On Tuesday, 24 March, the authorities confirmed that a UNOV staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. He is doing well at home with mild symptoms. The person had been working from home for nine days. Close contact tracing was conducted by Austrian health authorities and identified two contact persons for observation. A risk assessment conducted by Austrian authorities and VIC Medical Service has determined that due to working from home, there is no risk of exposure to other personnel.

UNIS/VIC/228
20 March 2020

Message from the Vienna-based United Nations organizations

VIENNA, 20 March (UN Information Service) - The following message was sent to all personnel at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) today after Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced the measures that began on Monday 16 March to tackle COVID-19 were being extended until Monday 13 April 2020.

- All personnel based at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) or elsewhere in Austria are required to adhere to the Austrian Government's extended measures until Monday 13 April 2020. This will be reviewed as necessary.

- Stay home unless you are approved to come to the VIC to carry out critical tasks.

Second positive case at VIC

This is an important message from the VIC Medical Service regarding COVID-19:

There is a confirmed case of COVID-19 involving a staff member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the VIC.

On Friday 20 March, the authorities confirmed that the person had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The person works on the 16th floor of the A building and was last in the VIC on 13 March. He is recovering at home and is under quarantine.

Close contact tracing has been initiated by authorities, and individuals among VIC personnel are being contacted by authorities with instructions to self-quarantine for 14 days. Close contact is defined as 15 minutes or more face-to-face interaction at a distance of 2 metre or less or direct contact (like a handshake).

Personnel not contacted by the Austrian authorities are not considered to be at risk.

We are in contact with the Host Country and we will provide an update to this case if needed.

World Health Organization and VIC Medical Services advise to continue to adhere to the general respiratory illness prevention measures, notably washing hands and social distancing.

The first confirmed case, announced on 17 March, involved a cleaner who was already recovering when the case was reported.

UNIS/VIC/227
18 March 2020

More than 95 per cent of UN Vienna International Centre's personnel working remotely or at home

VIENNA, 18 March (UN Information Service) - The UN Security and Safety Service in Vienna reported today that fewer than five per cent of 5,000 personnel are now working at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) to carry out critical tasks. That means more than 95 per cent of colleagues are working remotely or otherwise at home.

Management at the four main Vienna-based UN organizations is taking measures to reduce still further the presence of personnel in the VIC to the lowest achievable number possible and, in so doing, to reduce the risk of virus transmission.

Vienna-based UN organizations continue to carry out their important work while dramatically reducing the VIC's footprint. This is contributing to Austria's efforts to flatten the transmission curve of COVID-19.

UNIS/VIC/226
17 March 2020

Vienna International Centre Crisis Management Team COVID-19 update - 17 March 2020

Influenza case at Vienna International Centre now tested positive as COVID-19

This is an important message from the Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service regarding COVID-19:

There is a confirmed case of COVID-19 involving a female member of the cleaning staff at the VIC.

The cleaner, who is employed by an outside contractor, fell ill at the VIC on 2 March 2020 after office hours and was assisted by three members of the UN Security and Safety team. The cleaner worked on 13 rooms on the 10 ^th floor of the VIC's B building, which is part of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The relevant staff have been informed. The cleaner has not been in the building since 2 March.

Austrian health authorities initially diagnosed influenza. Late evening on Monday 16 March, the authorities informed the VIC Medical Service that the person had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The person has been evaluated at a hospital and is recovering.

The VIC Medical Service assesses the risk to the first responders, who were wearing protective clothing, as zero. None of them has developed any symptoms over the last 14 days. There is no residual risk to personnel at the VIC.

Close contact tracing has identified no further individuals among VIC personnel. Close contact is defined as 15 minutes face-to-face interaction at a distance of one metre or less.

We are in contact with the Host Country and we will provide an update to this case if needed.

World Health Organization and medical advice is to continue to adhere to the general respiratory illness prevention measures, notably washing hands.

UNIS/VIC/225
16 March 2020

Message from the main Vienna-based UN organizations

The UN Security and Safety Service in Vienna reports that 307 people out of 5,000 personnel came to work today to carry out critical tasks. That means more than 90 per cent of colleagues are working remotely or otherwise at home.

All personnel are helping all the Vienna-based organizations (VBOs) to continue to carry out their important work and to dramatically reduce the Vienna International Centre's footprint. This is contributing to Austria's efforts to flatten the transmission curve of COVID-19.

Management of the four main VBOs is taking measures to reduce still further the presence of personnel in the VIC to the lowest achievable number possible and, in so doing, to reduce the risk of virus transmission.

UNIS/VIC/224
15 March 2020

Joint statement by the main Vienna-based UN organizations

VIENNA, 15 March (UN Information Service) - The main Vienna-based UN organizations at the Vienna International Centre issued the following urgent COVID-19 message today to all personnel:

· All personnel based at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) or elsewhere in Austria are required to follow the Austrian Government's latest urgent appeal to stay at home and not to meet anyone from now until Sunday 22 March. This will be reviewed as developments dictate.

· Management of the four main Vienna-based organizations (VBOs) continue to take measures to reduce still further the presence of personnel in the VIC to the lowest achievable number possible and, in so doing, to reduce the risk of virus transmission.

UNIS/VIC/223
12 March 2020

The heads of the four main organizations at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) issued the following statement to all VIC personnel today:

Joint statement by the Executive Heads of the main Vienna-based organizations

VIENNA, 12 March (UN Information Service) - Bearing in mind the measures taken by the Austrian authorities and the advice from the Vienna International Centre (VIC) Medical Service, the Executive Heads of the four main Vienna-based Organizations (VBOs) have decided to instruct all personnel to work remotely from Monday 16th to Friday 3rd April 2020.

Each VBO will be in touch with those not in a position to work remotely.

Only essential or critical staff, as identified by each VBO, may come to work at the VIC. Non-essential staff and all other visitors will not have access to the VIC during this period.

This measure will be reviewed prior to 3rd April, taking into account the evolving situation and the recommendations of local authorities.

The instruction applies only to those based in Austria. Those VBOs with field operations will be in touch with colleagues in those locations.

The four Executive Heads further instruct all personnel to halt all non-essential duty travel with effect from Monday 16 March 2020. Essential duty travel is subject to approval by the Executive Head of the respective VBO.

These measures are taken on clear medical advice and with the welfare of staff and their families as the central priority. As part of the community of our Host Country, Austria, we can all play our part in helping to try to contain the spread of COVID-19 and reducing the risk of transmission at the VIC and elsewhere.

UNIS/VIC/222
11 March 2020

COVID-19: Measures at the Vienna International Centre

VIENNA, 11 March (UN Information Service) - The heads of the four main Vienna-based organizations at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) announced a number of measures today to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 to those in the VIC and especially vulnerable groups, notably those over the age of 65 and those with health conditions that place them at greater risk. The health of staff, personnel and visitors in the VIC remains the top priority.

Among the measures that will affect the general public, the UN Information Service (UNIS) Visitors Service guided tours and lecture programmes are suspended. Private visitors will not have access to the VIC. In principle, meetings and events with more than 100 participants will not be held. The measures take immediate effect and are until further notice.

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