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The free trial phase is not included yet, because the ordinance applies initially (because then the main committee has to approve it again) until January 4. According to the broadcast, there is no surprise with the measurements. It is clarified that the testing obligations for convalescents of Covid-19 do not apply for three months. Residents of the home can receive more visitors at Christmas.
On December 24 and 25, residents of nursing homes and nursing homes, in addition to one visit per week that is always allowed, can be visited twice by two people from the same home, in an amendment to the 3rd Ordinance of COVID-19 Protection Measures with the Christmas Rules fixed. It also clarifies that zoos and botanical gardens will not open as planned on December 24, but will remain closed (at least) until the end of the closure.
The third blockade this time has two extremes: in principle, it runs until January 17, but shops, bars, cultural, leisure and other facilities that are later reopened can only visit those people who have completed a Corona test. free shortly before. Those who do not have to comply with the lockdown rules before January 24.
“Free trial” not yet resolved
However, this phase is not yet regulated in the new 2nd COVID-19 Emergency Measures Ordinance. Because it can only be applied until January 4, because according to the Covid 19 Measures Law, exit restrictions, such as leaving the private living room, must be approved by the main committee every ten days.
The regulation (based on the one from the second blockade in November) contains some clarifications: People who have contracted Corona are considered immune for three months and are therefore exempt from the testing requirements. Prescribed FFP2 masks must not have a breathing valve. Residents of the home must have an explanatory discussion after leaving for more than two hours. For permitted events (funerals, demonstrations), the one meter distance and mask requirement apply, except for professional sports and meetings in private areas.
Possibility of “Click & Collect”
The government announced on Friday which strict rules must be adhered to throughout Austria from St. Stephen’s Day. As of December 26, the exit restrictions will be applied again throughout the day, with the known exceptions avoiding danger, helping those who need support, exercise of family rights and obligations, medical / therapeutic visits, professional practice, training, outdoor recreation, official channels, elections, participation in permitted events and coverage. basic needs (that is, contact with a life partner or a close relative or a person of close reference, purchase of the basic goods of daily life, coverage of basic vital and religious needs, care of animals).
There is no exception for New Year’s Eve, the following 24 hours also applies here: Only two households are allowed (as of December 26), but only one person from the same household can meet with multiple other household members.
Stores are closed again, with the exception of supplying important everyday goods (groceries, medicines, pharmacy items, tobacco and newspapers, postal services, etc.) between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. – but this time with a new exception for all retailers: “Click & Collect” is possible for all goods. Can be collected outdoors from 6 to 19 hours after prior reservation (also by phone)
Cultural institutions, museums, libraries, libraries and archives will be closed again, zoos and botanical gardens will remain closed. Indoor sports are not yet allowed, outdoors (eg cross country trails, ice rinks) are allowed, with a minimum distance of 10m2 per person (which also applies to shops). With the obligation of distance, mask (FFP2 in the gondola or in the access area) and a maximum of 50 percent occupancy per gondola / row of seats (except people from the same household), cable cars and elevators may also reopen as of December 24.
Regulations for homes, hospitals, public places (distance and mask), public transport, restaurants (closed bars, take away food) or the workplace (mask requirement in closed rooms) continue to apply.
The draft, which the Ministry of Health is presenting to the main commission – where the decision is assured thanks to the turquoise-green majority – should, according to the transmission in the course of Monday afternoon, on the Ministry’s website ( https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum- Coronavirus / Coron) are published.
