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In hindsight, the event was “a mistake”, even if nothing was legally wrong. The organizer referred to a security concept that includes fever controls.
Schrems town chief Karl Harrer (SPÖ) responded to criticism about holding a Turkish wedding on Thursday. 350 visitors were scheduled in the hall to observe the then applicable legal situation, Harrer said. The September 12 festival had become a crown group, and by Wednesday 15 infected people were associated with it. Meanwhile, the organizer also justified himself. Furthermore, the first media reports – also in the “press” – mentioned 700 participants. That turned out to be wrong. According to Harrer, significantly fewer than the 350 announced people attended the wedding celebration.
To allow a festival of this dimension at Schrems is “to call it a mistake in hindsight,” admits Harrer, however. “We are subject to a fallacy, despite the alleged fulfillment of the measures that occurred,” the SPÖ politician stated and spoke of a “story that came out as stupid.” With this knowledge in mind, the Schrems municipal office was closed on Thursday (today), until further notice, as emphasized by the city chief. In addition, all planned events would be canceled.
Control the fever, keeping your distance
The contract for the use of the city hall – the municipality owns the property – was signed on August 20, Harrer said. The contract contains a clear indication that “Covid-19 rules” must be observed. There was also a concept of security on this basis.
The organizer also wanted to make it clear, who went on the offensive with several video recordings of the wedding celebration. A clip published by ORF Niederösterreich shows, among other things, the temperature controls at the entrance and the observance of safety distances during meals. In a written statement it was indicated that the Schrems town hall had already been approved before the wedding. In addition, the number of guests had previously been communicated to the authorities.
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