Corona Traffic Light: Measures in “Orange” – Coronavirus Vienna

The newly installed Corona traffic light showed yellow for four regions in its first week. The traffic light, which is updated at least every Friday, has four colors: green, yellow, orange and red. Orange is synonymous with “high risk”, according to the Ministry of Health.

What criteria are decisive for Orange?

At the orange traffic light, the epidemiological situation can be described as follows: high incidence accumulated in seven days in relation to the size of the population of the region considered; low proportion of cases with clarified source; higher incidence of cases of unexplained origin; frequent occurrence of clusters; The proportion of local clusters exceeds the proportion of clusters with a travel connection; high utilization of intensive care beds; low test activity; increase in the number of positive tests.

What measures are planned in Orange?

If the traffic light is orange, the curfew is brought forward to midnight. A minimum distance of one meter must be maintained from people outside the home. Oral and nasal protection (MNS) is applied in public transport, as well as when entering supermarkets, service stations, banks, post offices, pharmacies, nursing homes, hospitals and health spas, doctor’s offices, ordinations and others health and social facilities.

At Orange, MNS is also mandatory for people in contact with customers if the minimum distance cannot be maintained and no other suitable protective device is available and there is direct, immediate and long-term contact (e.g. hairdresser, massage and nail salon).

In Orange, mouth and nose protection is also provided in contact with risk groups and for catering staff on duty, as well as in all public areas in closed rooms (including catering for guests except in the dining room) . Outdoors it is mandatory to wear a mask in the orange case if distance cannot be maintained.

What are the exceptions to the MNS obligation?

Children under the age of six and people who cannot use mouth and nose protection for health reasons are also “exempt” from Orange.

What does orange mean for events, meetings and fairs?

Regulations for this area are expected to take effect from October 1. For events with assigned seating in closed rooms, Orange allows a maximum of 250 people (outdoors: 500), with no assigned seating 25 (50). Visitors must use MNS, also in the fixed place and in outdoor events, as well as the staff with contact with the guests. Orange is also not an event catering business. It is recommended to collect contact details. A prevention concept is mandatory for 200 visitors.

Can you exercise in Orange?

Yes, but the minimum distance applies and there must be no physical contact.