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The biggest so far Study on the effectiveness of corona measures It comes from Vienna, more precisely from the Complexity Science Hub Vienna, a research group that studies large amounts of data. The scientists compared nearly 4,600 measures from more than 200 countries, and concluded: the total lockdown is only moderately effective in curbing the number of reproductions, but the earlier and more effectively individual countermeasures are taken, the more effect can be achieved.
However, this second blockage occurred, and the study’s lead author, Peter klimek, joined the Minister of Health today from 10 am Rudolf anschober in front of the press to provide information on the usefulness of the current and other crown measures.
Nice and slow partial lock begins to take effect, then Anschober. “But the number of new infections is still dramatically high.” Especially since, like every Monday, the weekend still takes effect and many late reports can be expected in addition to the 3,145 new infections currently registered in the last 24 hours. The increase of 71 deaths and 90 hospitalizations is also cause for concern. 685 people are currently receiving intensive care. In the area of the elderly and nursing homes, there are currently 2,748 active cases, a very slight decrease, but an increase of 11 deaths. A total of 944 people in nursing homes and nursing homes have died of and with Corona so far.
Now one waits for the effect of the latest measures, the most extensive blockade. “Now it all depends on the next two weeks.” In particular, Anschober reiterated his call for companies to enable the home office as much as possible. The trend will be decisive for the opening after December 6. The reproduction factor is expected to decrease and aim for a value “well below 0.9”.
What works and what doesn’t?
Klimek’s calculation models were used, among other things, to discover that school, kindergarten and university closures are also very effective, not only because of the direct risk of infection, but above all because of reduced movement.
Here the Effectiveness of the measuresAccording to Klimek, in a comparison across countries, with the most effective measures first:
- Restrictions when Groups of less than 50 people: Gastronomy, home office, private meetings, weddings, funerals, family celebrations, etc.
- Close of Training centers
- Measures such as border closures, restrictions on Freedom of movement, Curfews, buffer zones
- Strengthening Health institutions– from protective clothing to contact tracing
- Risk communication: Public information, direct communication through local actors.
The third wave
Compared to mandatory measures Y recommendations The study concluded that the recommendations would only result in slightly less braking effect, so they are also a very useful tool. Klimek with a view to a possible third wave: “The earlier individual measures are taken, the smoother the blockage can be.” The decision is not just a matter of time, but countermeasures must also be taken quickly at the regional level. “There is no ONE right measure, but rather a smart combination and targeted risk communication.”
In an international comparison, measures in the area of public transport are certainly less effective, presumably because people there are more cautious anyway or not in close contact with each other for so long and so intensively, such as so are the measures for cleaning surfaces.
Protection concept for time after
Any relaxation of the measures increases the risk of a third wave, Klimek warned. Anschober adds that as of December 6, not everything will be as before, but that a detailed protection concept is being worked on, especially with regard to the following aspects:
- Protection of Population 65+, not only in homes
- Reinforce the use of Stop-Corona application, “used more and more now”
- Expansion of Contact tracking with staff increases and digitization steps
Dating for Nikolo?
Individual politicians, however, heed calls from the population to Nikolo even in the days of Corona: in Tyrol, Neos and FPÖ propose that Nikolo could, for example, “walk past houses without contact, greet children and leave their gifts at the door “or” People who may turn out negative can visit families on the street or in the garden as Nikolaus actors, “according to FPÖ.
In formal legal terms, Nikolo is currently unable to leave the house – an “instruction manual” is required on what is allowed and what is not – especially since everyone can move freely again on December 7.
Anschober gives hope, but very quietly: “I don’t want to raise too much hope here.” But “Nicholas, whom I appreciate very much” and his appearance are “part of our concept of openness.” This is exactly what is currently being intensively considered: how the opening could take place in steps, if the apparition of Saint Nicholas could be part of it. “We are waiting for the numbers this week to see what effect the lockdown will have.”
Mass testing in cooperation with countries
Representatives from the federal government will discuss the additional procedure for mass corona tests with state governors and community representatives Monday night. Participate in the videoconference at 8 pm in addition to the Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) also Minister of Health Rudolf anschober (Greens), Minister of Education Heinz Fassmann and Minister of Defense Klaudia tanner (both ÖVP) participated. The objective of coordination with the states is a coordinated procedure with the respective health authorities.
More recently, health officials had discussed antigen mass testing with Anschober on Friday. They quickly asked for a corresponding concept and parallel expansion of the infrastructure. “This will not be feasible with the current extremely stressed staffing, logistics and IT structure,” said Salzburg Deputy Governor Christian Stöckl (ÖVP), current chairman of health officials.
Anschober confirmed that the great success in South Tyrol was mainly due to good cooperation with local authorities.
Inoculation is not a solution, but a lever
On the subject of vaccines, Anschober said he was very pleased that his prognosis, according to which a vaccine would likely be available in January, obviously came true. “That is not yet the solution, but a lever, a perspective for risk reduction.” The whole vaccination process is a huge undertaking. The full vaccine will not be available from day one, at the same time hopefully “as many as possible will participate.”
