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The high number of infections in Austria, despite the current lockdown, leads to new measures. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz will explain himself at a press conference tomorrow Saturday around 4 or 5 pm.
As the KURIER has been informally informed, the exit restrictions will be extended and will apply 24 hours starting Tuesday. This “hard” lockdown will be similar to the situation in March, they say. The only difference: Exit restriction exemptions (emergency aids, walking, shopping, etc.) that are already in effect are communicated more clearly and remain in effect.
The Greens reportedly wanted to implement a complete lockdown starting tomorrow Saturday. The reason: shopping on Saturday could further increase the already high number of infections.
“When it became clear at the end of October that a soft shutdown was coming, people reacted unfortunately and left again correctly on All Saints Day weekend,” says a government strategist. The nearly 10,000 newly infected are the result of this behavior.
As for the schools, negotiations on Friday were still ongoing. Lessons and supervision should remain possible, he said. The exact model is still open.
When it comes to trade and compensation for small and individual entrepreneurs, a model has been discussed in government that looks like this: Up to 40 percent of sales could be replaced. The absolute limit is the limit legally set by the EU of 800,000 euros.
It is said that the end of the confinement will be on December 8.
