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Today the government is meeting with representatives of the “orange” districts for a joint briefing. There could be a new setting.
The crown traffic light must specify at the regional level what anti-crown measures should be taken due to the pandemic situation there. However, not even two weeks after its introduction, it is completely toothless and has been demoted by those responsible to a colorful graphic with a purely symbolic character.
However, since the crisis meeting of the traffic light commission on Monday, seven districts, including all of Vienna, have been orange. Much of Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Tyrol and Vorarlberg are also yellow. Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) made it clear that changing traffic lights does not automatically imply certain measures: “The federal government continually decides on the necessary measures: if a tightening is necessary, we will inform you. Yes, there may also be a regional tightening in the affected areas “. “.
Adjustment should come soon
Therefore, this Wednesday Kurz wants to “discuss the situation in the place” with the mayor and the district captains who are affected mainly in a working meeting at the Federal Chancellery. How “Today” learned, further tightening is expected for the worst affected regions, including the provincial capitals Vienna and Innsbruck.
“With its new assessment, the commission has produced a realistic picture of the current situation of Corona in Austria. The situation is dramatic in some parts and the figures are increasing day by day,” Kurz emphasized in a broadcast. It is now about drawing the correct conclusions from this assessment and “discussing the next steps and necessary steps together with the cities and regions concerned.”
What is the threat from Vienna, Innsbruck & Co.?
In addition to the mask requirement that is already in place, there could be more restrictions in the federal capital and the other orange regions. As in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Bavaria) after the Corona outbreak, nightlife could be closed again and an early curfew imposed.
Dissolved parties could also be stopped again. However, only if they take place in pubs or public spaces. For the private sector, the government cannot issue regulations regarding Corona.
Schools must remain open. At least that was the announcement made by Education Minister Heinz Faßmann on Tuesday: “Schools will stay yellow and universities will remain yellow,” regardless of what the Corona traffic light shows. Schools will remain open for as long as possible in terms of health policy. Only when it’s red should I think about homeschooling again.
