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Just two households on New Year’s Eve, up to ten people at the December 24 and 25 celebrations, Chancellor Kurz announced Friday night.
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Federal Chancellor Kurz announced Friday night that exit restrictions will be lifted on December 31.
Federal Chancellor Kurz and Vice Chancellor Kogler presented the latest measures in the fight against the corona virus on Friday night. The corresponding ordinances will follow in the coming days.
- Bi-weekly tests for body hugging jobs
- Next Round of Mass Testing Jan 8-10
- Celebrate New Year’s Eve with up to two households
- No night out restrictions on New Year’s Eve
- Ten people on Christmas Eve and Christmas
- Mask requirement in the workplace, where distance is not possible
- Mandatory mask for large outdoor gatherings.
In view of the still high number of infections, the government announced late Friday that the crown’s measures would be tightened again. Only a maximum of two households are allowed for New Years Eve celebrations. There are exceptions for Christmas Eve and Christmas, when ten people are allowed. This was announced by Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) at a press conference after a conference with state governors.
Except New Years Eve
There are still night-out restrictions from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am These do not apply on New Year’s Eve, Kurz said. However, in light of the holidays, the federal states now have the opportunity to introduce a mask requirement in heavily frequented outdoor areas. In addition, protection of the mouth and nose is mandatory in the workplace, where distance cannot be maintained.
After gatherings with ten people are allowed on Christmas Eve and Christmas, the current rule with six adults and six children from a maximum of two households will apply again as of December 26. This is also planned for New Year’s Eve celebrations, Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) said in a press release on Friday evening.
“The infection is particularly high in the private sector,” Kurz emphasized. “The virus does not stop before the holidays.” The level of infection is still too high. “The pandemic is far from over,” Kurz said. In January, February and March, the Austrians would continue to face “difficult times”.
The Federal Chancellor announced the second tranche of the massive tests for January. In the federal states this takes place from January 8 to 10, in Vienna even until January 17. Professional groups close to the body must be evaluated every two weeks starting January 8, this includes teachers and educators. The groups would now be determined by the government together with the social partners.
“The situation is tense and will continue to be tense,” warned Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler (Greens), referring to the impending flu season. “And we don’t even know how this year will turn out.” Kogler appealed to the population: “We will persevere, we want to persevere and persevere now also means being united.”
“The states of course support the measures presented today. However, individual details have yet to be clarified and coordinated,” Salzburg Governor Wilfried Haslauer (ÖVP), current chairman of the Conference of Governors, said after the meeting. .
The harsh blockade was only loosened as of December 7. Retail trade was allowed to reopen under certain conditions, as well as hair salons, cosmetic studios, massage therapists, museums and libraries. Starting December 24, individual outdoor sports such as skiing or ice skating will be allowed. The gastronomy, the hotel and other cultural activities will be closed for the moment. Recently, due to the high number of infections, there was a debate about whether Austria ended its “strict lockdown” too soon.
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