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Can Austria be compared to countries already in the second lockdown?
When it comes to the healthcare system, this is only partially the case. Because when it comes to intensive care beds, Austria is among the pioneers globally with 28.9 beds per 100,000 inhabitants. Only Germany, with 33.9 beds, has more in an OECD comparison. EU neighbors like France (16.3), Spain (9.7) or the Netherlands (6.7) have a smaller “cushion”.
What does the Covid 19 Measures Law say about private apartments? Can the police control them?
“Based on a regulation under the Covid Measures Act, it is very clear: no,” says Krakow. Even if neighbors indicate that a “crown party” is taking place, the police cannot look. But you must intervene if z. B. receives a complaint for noise pollution. That is why there is an urgent recommendation for apartments to comply with the six-person limit.
Can the minister impose a ban on visiting private homes?
According to the Covid Law, explicitly: no. Private apartments are exempt from entry bans. Is there a legal detour? The Minister of Health can impose a general prohibition to go out, for which there are few exceptions, for example: family obligations, professional practice and “mental and physical relaxation”. Krakow: “You can argue whether visiting a friend is to relax or the way to their apartment is relaxing.” The law is difficult to enforce at this point.
