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“Everyone can make a contribution, also to ensure that jobs are not lost,” appeals Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP). In view of the increase in infections, the government and social partners recommend caution in the private sector, the central office and the concepts of prevention in the workplace.
5.14 pm, September 13, 2020
Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) is warning with drastic words against the spread of the crown pandemic in Austria. “What we are currently experiencing is the beginning of the second wave. The number of infections is increasing day by day,” said the head of ÖVP at a surprisingly scheduled joint press conference between the government and the social partners on Sunday afternoon. . Addresses the “urgent appeal” to the population to adhere to the measures.
“Two weeks ago there were around 350 infections per day, yesterday we already exceeded 850. The development is particularly dramatic in Vienna, where around 50 percent of all new infections are recorded in Austria. And we will soon reach the 1,000 new infections per day mark. “ so the chancellor’s expectation.
“Everyone can make a contribution, also to ensure that jobs are not lost,” said the chancellor, who proposes three measures in economic life:
- Be careful, especially in the private sector, which is where most infections currently occur
- Establishments must home office where possible continue and expand
- When personal presence is necessary, companies must act Hygiene and prevention concepts place
“That certainly helps: the central office, where it has already worked well and where that is reasonable for both parties,” added the vice chancellor. Werner Kogler (Greens): As Minister of Public Function, he also wants to work with the ministries so that as many civil servants as possible work from home.
Recommendations for support from the social partners
“We, as the Chamber of Labor, also support these measures to protect the health of our employees,” says the AK president. Barbara anderl. He would like new measures for the labor market: the AK invites him to another summit on Tuesday. When it comes to working from home, the Chamber wants to be involved in drafting new guidelines. “Discipline is required for every individual, whether in business or in private life,” says Anderl.
“As the number of cases increases, the central office will again be a problem, we support it,” says the president of ÖGB. Wolfgang Katzian to. Many companies still have room for improvement in their security concepts, Katzian said. She is also pushing for the right to be given extra breaks when wearing a mask for longer periods: “We will talk about that in the next few days.”
“Turn on your brain” is the appeal of the president of the Chamber of Commerce Harald mahrer: If many people ignored the measures and recommendations of the private sector, this would also have an impact on the economy.
Harsh autumn and winter
“I ask the population to take all measures, reduce social contacts, use mouth and nose protection and keep their distance as much as possible everywhere.“He appealed to Kurz. Overall, however, the head of government sticks to his assessment, expressed at the end of August, that light can be seen at the end of the tunnel, and that summer will be largely normal again. next year. “But fall and winter will be difficult for all of us. So we are all called and challenged to meet the challenges of the coming months together with the same discipline and consideration as in the spring. “
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