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In elementary schools, classes must start again on Monday. This time, the trade is only available as a complete package. And the ski slopes could also be opened (for locals). Chancellor Kurz wants “cautious” initial steps.
The negotiations continued until the end. Between the government partners of the ÖVP and the Greens. The Greens are reportedly pushing for the opening of schools, the ÖVP for trade and the opening of ski slopes. The engagement aspect will not be known until Wednesday morning. After the Council of Ministers, the “opening package” will be officially presented.
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) told reporters on Tuesday that initial steps will have to be carried out “carefully”. He sees the high number of infections as confirmation that the second lockdown was necessary, although the harsh measures have been criticized by many. The federal government is also reportedly planning strict entry restrictions for the Christmas holidays: ten days of quarantine for returnees from countries with an incidence of more than 100 in 7 days; this would affect returnees or visitors from all neighboring countries.
The basis for the next decision in the Council of Ministers is the current crown numbers: the infected have gradually decreased in recent days due to the easy and hard blockade, but not so low that the go-ahead can be given. It goes even slower, of course, because it is delayed, for those treated in hospitals and intensive care patients; the numbers here are still high.
