Covid: Possible blockade as of December 26. – these tighten threat

The situation of the crown in Austria is reaching a critical point. On Friday, the government is discussing a third shutdown with state governors.

Possible third blockade of Stefanitag

Current key figures from Corona underscore the seriousness of the situation. On Thursday, the authorities again registered 2,485 new infections in one day.

Trade again, tests for students and teachers
That would mean that commercial and body-hugging services, such as hairdressers, would have to close again. That would be another big blow to business. According to the trade association, there is already a ten percent decrease in sales.

Schools are already in the Christmas holidays. These have been extended until January 11. Under the current state, the school would only start after the second round of massive testing. Students and teachers will be tested on January 7 and 8.
The mask requirement in the classroom will remain in effect until the end of the semester. The return from high school to schools is unstable.

Questionable ski area opening
Ski areas should open on December 24. Due to closed ski cabins and hotels, only day trips would be possible. That too has been postponed until January.

As things stand today, the restaurant and hospitality industry should have reopened on January 7. But this date is also unstable and depends on the number of infections.

Museums and libraries will also have to close again. Cinemas, theaters and other entertainment facilities are closed from November 3.

New Year’s Eve will also be a victim of the confinement. Anyway, big celebrations and parties are prohibited. The only option left is to slide into the New Year together with the people you live with in the same household.

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