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The Minister of Health Rudolf Anschober begins. He emphasizes that Austria has completed the first phase, phase I ended on April 14. Assessments always take place every two weeks – keyword: lag effect.
“We have implemented the first phase very well” – the population went through fantastic: from 57% daily increase to 0.2% now – “It worked extremely well”.
Anschober is pleased that Austrian domestic policy has come together in the decisions. The second phase was on April 14. It started with the opening: “This is the most difficult challenge.” “Because something can happen very quickly”: the few role models for Austria are Asian countries, Anschober said. Singapore specifically. “It didn’t work as well there as we wanted.”
Triple security applies to all opening steps: protective measures with masks, spacing and mouth-nose protection have been implemented.
Safety First: Assessments underway, such as hospital capacity forecasts and daily calculation of AGE infections: “Where did the latest infections occur? Where should we take a closer look?”
Second safety measure: R factor and growth rates, hospitalization numbers, people in intensive care units.
Third important security measure: containment 2.0. “That when a new disease appears, it is tested as quickly as possible and the environment is identified.” Basic rule: 24 + 24 + 24: Make sure there is a 24 hour period between the contact area of the symptom test to prevent spread.
Two weeks late. You can evaluate the effects of the opening well: the first opening step did not bring an increase. “Almost without impact, very stable numbers,” Anschober said.
Second major opening step on May 1 with general removal of exit restrictions and opening of almost all service areas and other stores – first changes to read here in the coming days. “Be careful”. Some small changes can have a big impact.
“We are far from over.” As a society, solidarity must continue, says Anschober. “You have to avoid massive growth; the worst would be a second wave.” And: “May is the month of decision.”
“People are extremely consistent,” but the big concern is that some of the population can be determined to be “tired.” Anchor’s appeal: “Just don’t give up.”
