[ad_1]
Austria is apparently considering a third post-Christmas crown lockdown. Those who do not get tested may be restricted longer than citizens who tested negative.
The Austrian government is apparently considering a third hard crown lock starting December 26. The decision on the measures must be taken in the same room as the heads of country. As reported by various outlets, a new closure of much of the trade and exit restrictions are in the room until January 17, in addition to online lessons for students after the holidays. It is not clear what will happen to the ski resorts that should open on December 24.
Longer restrictions for those who have not been tested.
According to plans, schools and shops will also reopen the restaurant sector, which has been closed since the beginning of November, starting January 18. As reported by the Austrian news agency APA, but possibly only for people who later receive a negative result in a second round of corona mass tests. Those who do not participate must stay at home for another week.
Facilitating since the beginning of December
Austria did not reopen its stores and schools across the country until December 7 after a three-week shutdown with 24-hour exit rules. Culture, gastronomy, hotels and most of the leisure facilities are closed from the beginning of November. Also, there has been a night-out restriction since then, with exceptions only for compelling reasons.
Corona infection figures, which reached new highs every day before the second lockdown, have dropped significantly since then, but have recently stalled. In the last seven days, Austria still had 206 infections per 100,000 inhabitants; As of mid-November, there were still more than 550. However, experts like the government’s Crown Commission warn of a significant increase during the holidays. About 500 of the up to 850 intensive care beds available for corona patients are currently occupied.
