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After the crash, control over viruses should be maintained – do your best to avoid the third crash
Vienna (OTS / SK) – Today, Wednesday, the president of the SPÖ federal party, Pamela Rendi-Wagner, spoke of a “dramatic development” in hospitals at a press conference where she presented her “5-point plan for effective management of the crisis of the crown”. “The emergency brake was necessary to prevent the intensive care units from collapsing,” says Rendi-Wagner, who calls on the turquoise-green federal government to learn from mistakes and plan ahead: “Now time must be used to do everything to avoid a third closure, ”says Rendi-Wagner. “To do this, the crisis management of the crown must be drastically improved: it must be more efficient, more stable and forward-looking.” It is clear that the virus will not disappear after the total lockdown. Until the vaccine, in which Rendi-Wagner has “high hopes”, becomes available across the board, “specific measures are needed to achieve a forward-looking change of strategy in managing the crown crisis. The government must not stand still now and must do everything possible to ensure that control of the virus is maintained after the second lockdown, otherwise the virus will control us, “says Rendi-Wagner. To prevent this from happening, Rendi-Wagner suggests a 5-point plan. ****
First, this includes increasing the number of contact tracing employees by an additional 1,000. “Contact tracing is the most effective weapon in the fight against pandemics,” Rendi-Wagner said. In addition, important data can be obtained on the types and routes of infection. Rendi-Wagner proposes to the government to come up with a plan for all Austria for contact tracing, one should not “hide behind federalism” here.
Second, an Austrian-wide testing strategy is needed for antigen and PCR testing. Rapid tests should be used primarily in nursing homes and nursing homes. Rendi-Wagner suggests testing staff weekly and visitors at the entrance. For schools to be “safe places”, regular examinations for teaching staff are also needed. On the turquoise-green government’s proposal to carry out mass tests on the population, Rendi-Wagner says: “For a meaningful overall picture, the tests would have to be repeated after five to ten days. In any case, hopefully the government discussion is not just a simple media announcement, because many people are now waiting for a test. “
Third, a corona vaccination strategy must be started quickly. “The government cannot wait until the first vaccine is delivered, but it must start making preparations now.” To later allow rapid vaccines, transport and storage of the vaccine must be arranged; an IT system is required to facilitate registration and processing Vaccination, as well as vaccination centers and mobile vaccination teams throughout Austria.
Fourth, intensive care units must be upgraded for the worst case. In order to be able to increase the capacities of intensive care in particular, an “Austrian-level plan for specific recycling in hospitals for the worst case” is needed. The government should not leave hospitals alone.
Fifth, clear rules are needed on how the measures will be relaxed in December. These loosening must be “cautious, controlled and gradual”. According to Rendi-Wagner, there is no point in “abandoning all measurements and masks.” For example, the general requirement to wear a mask indoors will have to “stick.” In addition, security concepts are needed for the various areas of life during the day after closing, especially for schools, but also for tourism. All of this should be “regulated throughout Austria,” says Rendi-Wagner, who also suggests “strict entry rules” and quarantine with tests on the fifth day. (Final) ls / em / lp
Queries and contact:
Federal organization SPÖ, press service, Löwelstrasse 18, 1010 Vienna
Tel.: 01 / 53427-275
https://www.spoe.at/impressum/
