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November 2020 will go down in the history of the country. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler, Health Minister Rudolf anschober as well as minister of the interior Karl Nehammer announced a one-month curfew from 8 pm to 6 am There will be no more events, catering will be closed except for delivery service. High school and colleges switch to distance education, Schools and kindergartens remain openthe chancellor announced Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) an.
Compensation for companies and businesses: 80 percent of sales from the same period last year they are transferred to companies. “This goes hand in hand with the fact that companies have employees do not cancel but keep them on the job. “Compensation applies to everyone, including Clubs, theaters and museums, etc., added the vice chancellor Werner Kogler (Green).
It will also be an extension of Short-time labor regulations give, said the finance minister Gernot BlümelAnd in addition to the aforementioned sales compensation for companies particularly affected, they want the possibility of additional ones in Brussels for those less affected. Fixed cost subsidies to get. “We are in close coordination with Germany.”
For special cases, such as companies that had very low sales during this period or that were only founded this year, I am still working on separate solutions.
Give up a lot
Kogler admitted: “We will have to do without a lot of things.” That is the price for the fact that many people have their health, but above all our health system for all. “We must not forget: reducing contacts by a third halves the incidence of infection.” Therefore, privacy is also being invaded, with a curfew starting at 8 pm and with the provision that only members of two households can meet privately. There should be no more parties in the garage and in the garden. Outdoor sports are allowed.
“Our goal is to keep the economy going,” said Chancellor Kurz. Therefore, as this time trade and services, industry and production would remain open. Wherever the home office is possible, it should Home Office be practiced. the social contacts it should be restricted as much as possible. Between 8 pm and 6 am, it applies de facto Visits ban. “The reason is that, especially in the private sphere, there were parties during this time where a lot of people got infected.”
Mass restriction of freedom
“We are aware that this is a massive restriction of freedom,” admitted the chancellor. But the increasing number of infections allows no other way. “We don’t like to wear a mask either, we would still like to go to bars and meet friends.” But without the measures, conditions threaten as can be seen in other countries.
And how long does everything take? Kurz is convinced that, once again, he will be able to massively reduce the number of infections “if everyone participates.” Then there could be a relaxation again in December. The end will only be reached when a vaccine is available. Progress will be excellent in the coming months. “I suppose we can go back to our usual activities by summer at the latest.”
Health Minister Rudolf anschober (Greens) expects the curve of the infection figures to stabilize again in mid-November. It should not get to “triage”, to the fact that doctors have to choose who to treat. “We want to avoid that with all our might.” If massive countermeasures are not taken now, the capacity limit for hospitals could be reached by mid-November, Anschober made clear the seriousness of the situation. More recently, the group of affected people older than 85 years has increased enormously. Nursing homes and retirement homes must be especially well protected. Anschober: “I am optimistic. What you have achieved once can be achieved a second time.”
Only when the numbers go down should a slow open be considered again.
I am optimistic. What was accomplished once can also be accomplished a second time.
Rudolf Anschober, Minister of Health
Minister of interior Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) gave two examples of when the police would intervene in the future:
- If the police find people in the park after 8 pm who consume alcohol, then that is not allowed, the victims will be reported.
- If a bar operator keeps their restaurant open, the bar operator is shown and also the people who are there after 8pm
Effective Tuesday
the Main Committee of the National Council meets on Sunday at 5 pm to decide on the new measures planned to contain the corona pandemic. ÖVP and Greens would have the necessary majority on their own. The measures are due to take effect on Tuesday, November 3 at midnight. At the moment, limited to the end of November, so the main committee would have to extend the curfew every ten days.
Before the press conference, the top government held a conference with the nine governors and met with the three opposition leaders, but through video: head of the FPÖ Norbert hofer known to be in quarantine. Also a meeting with the federal president Alexander Van der Bellen is on the agenda. At 4.30 pm the virological quartet was scheduled to appear before the press.
The red provincial governors are very angry: the draft had already been punched to journalists yesterday, and it was only sent to the federal states at 1:19 a.m. Governor of Carinthia Peter kaiser foams: “This obviously deliberate slight against the SPÖ states is extremely shortsighted!”
At 11 am, the head of SPÖ gave Pamela Rendi-Wagner together with the boss of Neos Beate Meinl-Reisinger a press conference. Both were angered by the opposition’s lack of participation.
President of the FPÖ club Herbert Kickl He accused the government of treading the “path of totalitarianism.”
A lock, but not that easy
From a purely legal point of view, the night curfew is nothing new. In principle, the blockade in force in March and April is based on the four exceptions at that time. Now the exit restrictions no longer apply 24 hours, but only between 8 pm and 6 am Why are you taking this action? The flat should be removed from evening gatherings with family, acquaintances and friends, as well as crown parties at night.
What is specifically planned:
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The night curfew
According to the draft, “leaving the private living room and staying outside the private living room” between 8 pm and 6 am is prohibited until the end of November. with the following five exceptions: To go shopping (which is not possible because shops close later), drive to work or for professional reasons, take care of family members in need of care or in the exercise of family duties, in emergencies and for “physical and mental recovery”. Public transportation can be used between 8pm and 6am for the reasons mentioned above, with one exception: if you want to stretch your feet far from your place of residence, you cannot use the train, tram, subway or bus.
Outdoor meeting
If you know someone from another outdoor household, it is Keep a distance of one meter. You must wear a mask when you are indoors. For groups with a maximum of six people plus a maximum of six children from a total of two different households, the distance cannot be exceeded. Birthday parties, anniversary parties, etc. are prohibited.
Private space
The immediate private seating area is not regulated. Garage, yard, and barn parties are prohibited.
Ride in the car
If people from different households are allowed to use a vehicle a maximum of two people on a bench Take a sit.
Skiing
The cable cars can only be used for professional reasons or by elite athletes. This is not allowed in the context of leisure activities.
Shop
Unlike spring, this time all the stores will remain open, but a maximum of one customer can be allowed in for every ten square meters.
Gastronomy
Unlike in early spring, catering doesn’t have to shut down completely, but it can continue to run in the background. You cannot enter the premises It must still be allowed to collect food. The canteens of companies, hospitals, spas, homes for the elderly and the elderly, as well as schools and kindergartens may remain open between 6 am and 8 pm Pubs, bars and nightclubs are closed.
Hotels
As in spring, hotels do not have to close completely, but are only allowed to receive clients in a very limited way: if someone is on a business trip or in continuous training or carry out another professional activity. Spa facilities may remain open.
Sport
Only elite and professional athletes and their supervisors can enter sports facilities. Only professional sports can continue.
Nursing Homes and Retirement Homes
Employees must be tested every week, visitors must show a negative test result or wear a higher quality CPA or mask continuously. Each resident can only receive one visitor every other day from November 3-17, and in total only two different people are allowed. The exceptions are hospice and palliative care. A similar rule applies to hospitals.
Culture and leisure
Long is the list of cultural and leisure facilities that remain: Theaters, concert halls, cinemas, cabarets, Leisure and amusement parks, swimming pools, dance schools, betting houses, casinos, indoor playgrounds, paintball facilities and also fitness studios. According to a first draft regulation, museums should remain open, but now they are also closing.
Libraries and parks
Unlike spring, at least the libraries and parks can stay open. Zoos and animal parks now, contrary to the information above, will also be closed.
Events
The events are prohibited. This includes cultural events (but rehearsals are allowed), sporting events, weddings and birthday parties and Christmas markets. They are exempt from the event ban. Funerals (maximum 50 people), Church services and religious celebrations, elite sporting events, professional meetings, party events. It is allowed to get married at the registry office.
At work
The distance of one meter applies and when this is not possible a mask is required. The home office is recommended whenever possible.
Kindergartens and schools
Kindergartens and lower grades remain open. Mouth and nose protection is extended for students ages 10-14. The upper level is remotely operated.
Universities
Universities operate remotely.
