Retail trade is closed, gastronomy remains on “kleinezeitung.at” until January 7

The initial “cautious” steps have just been announced. The hairdressers can also reopen. Private contacts are possible again, but in moderation. At Christmas and New Year’s Eve you can meet up to ten people, and it is possible to go skiing again from Christmas. 50 percent sales compensation for businesses that must remain closed.

Since Claudia Gigler and Michael Jungwirth | 2.35 pm, December 2, 2020

The government will decide this Wednesday under what conditions Schools and commerce It can reopen from next week. Other crown lock measures, which tightened a good two weeks ago, should remain in place for now. Gastronomy and hotels stay closed until January 7. too Hair Salons, Estheticians, and Other “Body Cuddling Services” can be offered again.

The number of new infections was said to have dropped from around 6,000 to around 3,500 on December 6 and to 2000 on December 9. Today according to the Minister of Health Rudolf anschober (Greens): 3972, but unfortunately again 121 dead. The numbers are falling, but slowly. We have achieved “our main goal of no disaster.” The current reproduction factor is 0.87.

Just a careful opening

That only allows for a cautious opening, so the Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) at the press conference. By December 21, they want to reduce the contagion figures so far that Christmas and New Year’s Eve with a maximum of ten people could be celebrated. It should be a “dignified Christmas”, even if it won’t be a Christmas like it used to be. That too Skiing should from December 24 If possible again, but without spending the night in the hotel.

Bottom line: “Be aware of the new rules. And also participate in the massive tests. They are definitely the best way to keep the infection rate under control.”

For culture, gastronomy, etc. It will only be possible to restart operations from January 7. By the end of the year, the farms would be here. 50 percent of sales refunded, as of January 1 there will be the Fixed cost reimbursement.

Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler (Greens) explained: “The peak has been passed, but the decline is not going fast enough. That requires a sense of responsibility from all of us and responsible decisions. We will have to do without some familiar things.”

Schools partially reopened

It is particularly important to him that the Compulsory schools and also him Maturaklassen reopened as of December 7; see details below. What hurts him the most is that this is not possible for culture and events. After all: Libraries, bookstores Y Museums enclose.

Minister of interior Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) announced the travel restrictions: There will be a ten-day quarantine upon return from certain countries, starting in mid-December at the latest, and only after the fifth day can it be freely tested. The reason for the measure is the increase in the infection rate among returnees from the Western Balkans, but short-term vacationers will also be affected at Christmas.

Nehammer also recalled that there are still exit restrictions and that it is extremely important to comply with hygiene and distance rules. Kurz agreed, adding: Most infections still occurred in the private sector. All openings are only possible if all precautions are observed in this area.

More details were available at a later press conference. Finance Minister Gernot BlumeI submitted a new billion dollar package. Minister of Education Heinz Fassmann explained what exactly is possible in schools. Minister of Tourism Elisabeth Köstinger He explained what that means for the gastro.

These are the rules in detail:

Gastronomy:

• Catering establishments are closed. Collection is possible between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Delivery services will continue to be allowed without time restrictions.
• The gastronomy can reopen from January 7, subject to restrictions based on the contagion rate.

Pubs, bars, nightclubs:

Hotels and accommodation establishments:

• It remains closed. There are exceptions, for example, for business trips that cannot be postponed.
• Starting January 7, hosting providers can reopen with restrictions based on infection rate.

Commerce:

• Commerce and services are reopened. The use of oral and nasal protection is mandatory.
• This also means that services that are close to the body, such as hair salons, can be unlocked, but with the necessary protective measures.
• There is a limit of 10 m2 per client for client areas.
• In shopping malls, only stores are counted as areas.

Schools:

• Compulsory schools and kindergartens resume their regular operations. From 10 years old, a mask is required in class.
• Colleges and universities continue to operate remotely. Regular operations will resume for high school graduates.

Exit restrictions:

• Departure restrictions between 8 pm and 6 am remain in effect.
• During the day it is possible to meet with another household per day (up to 6 adults and 6 children)

Public places

• In public places, all people who do not live in their own home should keep one meter away. When meeting in closed public spaces, keep a distance of one meter and wear mouth and nose protection.

• Birthday parties and anniversary celebrations are prohibited.

Wedding:

• Weddings at the registry office are only possible in exceptional cases. Wedding celebrations are prohibited.

Limits or holidays:

• From December 7 to January 10, risk areas will be classified based on the 14-day incidence of corona positive cases. All countries with a value greater than 100 are classified as risk areas.
• People entering from a risk area must be quarantined for 10 days. A PCR test can only be performed after 5 days to end the quarantine if the test result is negative.

Workplace:

• Working from home should be used whenever possible.
• In the workplace there should be a distance of one meter between people unless there are other protective measures (plexiglass walls, etc.).
• If it is not possible to keep the distance and there are no other protective measures (partitions, Plexiglas, fixed equipment, etc.), it is necessary to use oral and nasal protection.

Retirement and nursing homes:

• Employees must be evaluated weekly.
• Newly admitted residents must show a negative corona test result.
• Visitors must show a negative test result. Only one visitor per resident per week is allowed.
• Minor residents of homes for the disabled and residents in need of support can be visited by two people (for example, parents).
• The one person / week rule doesn’t apply to hospice or hospice care, for example.
• Operators must also create a COVID-19 prevention concept to minimize the risk of infection.

Hospitals and spas:

• Employees must be evaluated weekly.
• Only one visitor is allowed per patient per week, as long as the stay is longer than one week.
• Minors and patients who need support can be accompanied or visited by two people (for example, parents).
• It is excluded from the rule of one person / week, for example, accompaniment to pregnancy exams before, during and after delivery or palliative or palliative care accompaniment.
• Operators must also create a COVID-19 prevention concept to minimize the risk of infection.

Culture and events:

• Events are prohibited (including, for example, cultural events, sporting events, wedding celebrations, birthday parties, and Christmas markets).
• Exceptions are essays and artistic performances without an audience that are carried out for professional purposes.
• As of January 7, cultural institutions and cinemas can reopen with restrictions depending on the infection rate.

Museums and Libraries:

• Museums and libraries reopen. The use of oral and nasal protection is mandatory.
• A restriction of 10 m2 per visitor applies to visitor areas.

Sport:

• All contact sports (soccer, etc.) are prohibited, indoor sports facilities are closed to amateur athletes.
• The outdoor sports facilities may open from December 24.
• The best athletes and their coaches can enter sports facilities and practice their sport professionally or participate in international competitions.

Leisure companies:

• It is prohibited to enter leisure facilities such as gyms, indoor swimming pools, etc.
• Animal parks can reopen outdoors on December 24.

Carpooling, taxis and cable cars:

• The formation of car pools and the use of taxis is only allowed if there are only two people seated per row of seats (including the handlebars). Protection for the mouth and nose should also be worn.
• There are exceptions for the transport of kindergarten children or for the transport of people with disabilities, if necessary due to the number of passengers and when getting on and off.
• Cable cars, gondolas and climbing aids cannot be used for recreational purposes until 23 December.
• As of December 24, the cable cars, gondolas and elevators (in closed rooms with a 50% capacity restriction) will also be able to be used for leisure purposes. Oral and nasal protection is also mandatory in the waiting and boarding areas.

Public transport:

• You can use public transport.
• Oral and nasal protection should be worn in public transport and in metro stations, bus stops, airports, etc. and one meter from them.

Practice of religion:

• The practice of religion is allowed. Religious communities set their own rules to minimize the risk of infection, although MNS should be used indoors.
• Funerals can be held with a maximum of 50 people, minimum distance rule and mouth and nose protection.