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In principle, events can only have 1,000 visitors indoors and 1,500 outdoors, as announced, and only if there are assigned seats. The total ban on gastronomy, however, does not come. If the event, such as an opera performance, lasts more than three hours, a meal may be offered. This also applies to events “where food and drinks are normally served”. These can be served on the seat. Anyway, water is always allowed.
Six adults at indoor events
For events without assigned seating, only six adults are allowed indoors and twelve outdoors. In addition, there are a maximum of six children up to the age of 18, for whom there are supervisory functions. Furthermore, these events (if they are not subject to authorization anyway) must be reported to the responsible district administrative authority with the presentation of a prevention concept.
Music: new regulations for rehearsals
Rehearsals and performances by choirs and marching bands are also recently regulated. In the amateur area, only six people will be allowed to participate indoors and twelve outdoors. At funerals, the number of participants is limited to 100.
Return of the baby elephants
Some things were already known, like the return of the one meter distance rule in the open air. There are exceptions for people living in the same household and for groups of six adults plus a maximum of six children. The rule for the disabled and their companions, as well as in public transport, is also invalid. The distance must also be maintained during the sport, if the details of the sport do not contradict this.
MNS in closed rooms
When entering public places in closed rooms, including underground passages, mouth and nose protection (MNS) should be worn. This applies to all events, whether in hallways or outdoors, as well as at train stations, bus stops and on all public transport. Face visors are no longer recognized as adequate protection after a two-week transition period starting November 7. Anyone claiming that they cannot carry an MNS for health reasons must present a certificate from a licensed physician in Austria.
Under the ordinance, there is full coverage “if the poorly fitted protective device extends to the ears and well below the chin.” Anyone who cannot be expected to have such protection for medical reasons can also use a “mechanical protection device that is not tight fitting but completely covers the mouth and nose area.” Children up to the age of six are also excluded.
Group size reduction in catering
For catering, the maximum group size (per table) is reduced to six people indoors (plus a maximum of six children under 18 who are subject to supervision) and a maximum of twelve people outdoors (plus a maximum of six minors up to the age of 18). Additionally, with the exception of food stalls, markets, and occasional markets, food and beverages can only be consumed while sitting down.
No alcohol consumption in the vicinity of bars after curfew
Another novelty is that after curfew, alcoholic beverages cannot be consumed within 50 meters of a restaurant establishment. This also applies to licensed catering gas stations and bars.
When entering the elderly, nursing homes and residences for the disabled, residents in general access areas that do not belong to the habitable zone are also required to carry an MNS as of Sunday. This does not apply to residents who, for specific health or disability reasons, cannot be expected to meet these requirements. Special attention is paid to people with dementia.
In addition, it is expressly established that visits as part of palliative and palliative care support, as well as to support critical life events, must be possible in any case. With all protective measures taken by the home operator, special care must be taken to ensure that proportionality is maintained and unreasonable difficulties are avoided.
(Those: APA)
