Fair tests in Vienna: 112 positive cases, less capacity after IT problems – Coronavirus Vienna

The beginning was not without its problems, at least when it comes to computer systems. This will also lead to a lower capacity overall.

Around 24,000 people signed up for the tests in Vienna on the first day. 112 is the number of people who, after a positive rapid test result, performed a PCR test carried out by the Vienna health authorities in the testing centers. Specifically, there were 54 at the fair, 36 at Marx-Halle and 22 at the town hall. According to the city council, less than 0.5 percent of the tests so far have given a positive result.

The day started with a failure in the IT recording system used by the military on all three test streets. It was necessary to switch to paper operation immediately. In other words: participant data is recorded using forms and only subsequently transferred to the system. This had no effect on the people who will be tested, as was repeatedly emphasized on Friday.

However, he will have to do without the system for a few more days, the spokesman suspected late at night. This will mean that the capacity of the massive test facilities in Vienna will only be available to a limited extent. At present, it cannot be said exactly how many fewer tests can be performed, he said.

However, it was assured that the rush in Vienna is not currently so high as to assume that the original capacity limit has been reached. Because in Vienna the tests were designed in such a way that up to 60 percent of the city’s population, about 1.2 million people, could have been tested. Therefore, the restriction is expected to have no effect.