Vienna Christmas markets take place: with punch, but also with a mask



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Christmas markets such as Vienna's Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz can take place despite Corona, under certain conditions


Christmas markets such as Vienna’s Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz can take place despite Corona, under certain conditions
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It was not only with the cancellation of the Vienna New Year’s Eve Route that people were puzzled as to whether the Christmas markets would take place this year. The good news: Thanks to a special prevention concept, this is really possible.

For a long time the tenure was questionable, now it is fixed: Christmas markets in Vienna will likely take place this year despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Elaboration of the prevention concept: drilling supports allowed

The market office had approved a prevention concept that had been drawn up on behalf of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, ORF Vienna reported. A spokeswoman for the Chamber of Commerce confirmed it at the request of the APA. Therefore, punch stands are allowed.

The core of the camera concept is: All operators and visitors must wear mouth and nose protection.

To be sure: the mask is a must at Vienna Christmas markets

For environmental physician Hans-Peter Hutter, who developed the concept on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, wearing oral and nasal protection is the most important measure of all. The mask should “be worn where people walk and where they don’t consume. When people consume at tables, the mask can be removed,” as he said in “Vienna Today.”

Access restrictions and one-way regulations apply

Depending on the size and location of the Christmas markets, different measurements should be used. “There are general suggestions, one-way regulations or, when necessary, access restrictions,” Hutter explained. Access restrictions are intended to ensure a clear number of visitors. Additional butler services must ensure compliance with the measures.

The idea behind the Chamber of Commerce’s commitment is that a fully developed action plan should be made available to market operators in Vienna, the APA spokeswoman explained. This, then, still has to be adapted to the respective market conditions. The camera is currently receiving feedback from operators that its concepts based on the camera concept have been approved, he said.

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