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Chancellor Sebastian Kurz relies on massive evidence. Until the weekend 19./20. December More than a thousand test stations will be installed throughout Austria, where the entire population can be tested free of charge. The government has already ordered four million antigen tests, the best on the market. Those who test positive should take a second antigen test or PCR test before Christmas to make sure they don’t have to be quarantined by mistake.
Organizationally and logistically, the armed forces and voluntary organizations will support the health authorities of the federal states with massive tests. There will also be a test drive, and you should also be able to book a test appointment electronically to avoid long wait times.
Shortly after christmas, probably between new year and magicians, there should be a second massive test.
Since December 7th it will be unlocked again. Schools and shops will open, that’s for sure. How quickly the additional opening will take place will depend on the infection rate at the end of the closing (December 6).
It should reportedly be done slowly, at two-week intervals, as in spring. This means that the gastronomy and hotel industry will probably not be able to open on December 7. If the 14-day spring steps are also used in the fall, they can only be unlocked on December 20.
The goal of slow opening and mass testing is to close the period up to a vaccination protection and not risk a third blockage.
A preliminary vaccination plan already exists. Health Minister Rudolf Anschober sets a vaccination coverage rate of more than 50 percent as a goal: “The more, the better.” In january The first vaccinations are started, first of all the residents of nursing homes and for the elderly are vaccinated. They are the largest risk group, among them are the majority of corona deaths.
Thereafter, health workers must be vaccinated. You are exposed to particular risks of infection.
Extensive vaccination is likely to be given in spring.
Until then, the infection process must be kept under control with a combination of testing, contact tracing, and restrictions.
By the way, there has already been an initial relaxation of the current lockdown December 5th: Nicolás is allowed to come. The government wants to announce a rule in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday.
