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Tighter measurements at a glance
Published: October 17, 2020 7:35 am
Updated: October 17, 2020 11:10 am
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Since midnight, stricter measures have been in place in the state of Salzburg to curb the spread of the corona virus. The commercial city of Kuchl in Tennengau is under quarantine until November 1, and the police control the driveways to the site. Hotels and restaurants remain closed, shops can remain open. Only key workers can come and go.
Meanwhile, the state continued to experience a sharp increase in infections. More than 1,000 people were registered with active infections on Saturday. As of 8:30 am, there were 900 active cases according to EMS. There were also 160 other people who tested positive and had not yet registered with EMS.
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Most of the active cases, 314, were recorded in Tennengau on Saturday morning, followed by Flachgau with 302 people affected. At this time, 166 cases were known in the city of Salzburg.
Quarantine Crown in Kuchl
Entry and exit are prohibited in Kuchl. The only exceptions are for the provision of food, heating material or animal feed, for emergency vehicles and for travelers working in systemically important professions. Within the municipality, restaurants and hotels have to close. Business and service businesses remain open to citizens of the community. Additionally, an exit restriction was imposed, except for outdoor exercise, neighborhood help, and shopping.
Stricter safety rules also apply across the country.
Stricter rules in the state of Salzburg
In restaurants and bars, the contact details of the guests must be recorded. Private gatherings outside the home, as well as events without assigned seating, are prohibited. At events with marked seating, no food or drink may be served, according to state regulation published Friday. The measures initially apply until November 1.
The number of employees on the hotline doubled 1,450
In view of the increasing number of infections, the Salzburg Red Cross has doubled its health counseling staff by 1,450. The country announced in a broadcast that it could handle up to 1,500 calls per day.
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(Those: APA)
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