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In the conversation, the Federal Chancellor made it clear that the infection figures speak against easing the measures, Kaiser reported.
For example, the numbers for South Tyrol speak a clear language. After a positive evolution, relaxation measures were adopted and restaurants, bars and shops were opened. The consequence: South Tyrol currently has the worst figures in all of Italy.
Generalized mutation?
This development shows that, after the aggressive British variant has also arrived in Austria, you have to act very carefully. The Chancellor was convinced that this variant was already widespread in Austria.
According to Kaiser, the areas to relax protection measures are currently not in sight. This is particularly unfortunate in relation to the opening of schools, he said. But he was realistic enough to realize that it would be better to hang on for a few more weeks and then get perspective on vaccines.
“Very concerned about the highly contagious virus mutation that has come down to us,” Styrian Governor Hermann Schützenhöfer said in a statement to the APA.
Two scenarios
On Friday two scenarios were debated, among which the turquoise green has to decide:
Version 1: Everything remains locked as it is now. And that for an indefinite period of time, possibly well into February. Since the virus variant will displace the current one, relaxation can only be expected when a considerable number of people have been vaccinated. And that’s not the case in the first trimester.
Variant 2: The trade and some body hugging service providers, such as hairdressers, can unlock for a short time and under stricter conditions until everything is locked again. The conditions for this would be: FFP2 mask requirement for clients and staff, stricter access and distance rules to address the increased risk of infection. This variant is increasingly unlikely.
In both variants In any case, restaurants and hotels, cultural and sports activities remain closed.
In Germany, Angela Merkel wants to overcome the tough blockade by Easter and even toughen it up a bit more. Germany will decide the details on Tuesday.
