Corona in the world: first lawsuits for Ischgl – politics

Tourists from Germany, Austria and Switzerland are demanding damages in connection with the spread of the corona virus in the Tyrolean ski resort of Ischgl. The Austrian consumer protection association (VSV) has filed the first civil lawsuits against the Republic of Austria in the Vienna Regional Court, the private organization announced on Wednesday. These are the first test cases, initially not a class action. The demands were made on behalf of individuals. In total, more than 6,000 tourists from Tyrol reported the association as victims. Many of them come from Germany.

The corona outbreak in Ischgl, also known as the “Ibiza of the Alps”, was considered the country’s hotspot and contributed to the spread of the virus across Europe. The virus has likely found the ideal breeding ground to spread, especially in crowded apres-ski bars. Hundreds of Austrians and thousands of foreign tourists were infected.

The first case in Ischgl was discovered on March 7, days after Iceland had already warned that tourists had been infected there. The first cases in Austria were reported in late February. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz finally announced an immediate quarantine for Ischgl and the surrounding Paznaun Valley on March 13. However, tourists were allowed to leave the resorts, which was highly controversial because it allowed the virus to spread further.

The Tyrolean authorities rejected all the accusations. In view of the knowledge about the virus at that time, appropriate measures were taken. According to the consumer protection association, those responsible reacted too late and possibly gave in to pressure from the tourism sector.

Vienna Opera Ball canceled

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the traditional Vienna Opera ball cannot take place in 2021. Due to the contagion situation, the Austrian government wants to cancel this Wednesday. “This decision was not easy for us,” Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) and Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler (Greens) told the APA news agency. It would be “irresponsible to hold the ball in the usual way.”

The two government leaders highlighted the importance of the event. However, ultimately, “health protection must take priority” due to the increasing number of infections. The cancellation would not change anything for the time being in the current operations of the State Opera and other theaters. Other traditional Viennese dances had already been canceled.

Johnson is considering military action to combat the pandemic

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may also want to use the military to control stricter crown measures in England. The stricter crown measures will be strictly controlled and fines imposed, Johnson announced in the London Parliament. The police will be more present on the streets of the country and, if necessary, the army may also be called upon to reinforce the situation.

Due to the worsening of the Corona crisis in Britain, Johnson is again tightening protective measures for England. Pubs and restaurants must close by 10pm on Thursday at the latest. Also, only table service will be allowed.

The government is also expanding the requirement for masks: in the future, it will also be mandatory to wear a mask in taxis or shops, as well as in pubs or restaurants when you are not in your seat. Only weddings with 15 participants are allowed.

Johnson also urged workers to return to work from home if possible, a change after weeks of promoting a major “back to the office” campaign.

The country is at a “dangerous tipping point,” the prime minister said. In the past few days, 3,500 to 4,400 new cases have been added almost daily, and the number of infections more than doubled in seven days. If the virus continues to spread unhindered at the same rate, the UK could count nearly 50,000 cases a day by mid-October, health experts warn.

Philippines extends state of disaster for one year

In the Philippines, the coronavirus pandemic has been a disaster since March; now President Rodrigo Duterte has extended it for a year. This will allow authorities to control the prices of important supplies such as rice or cooking oil until September 2021. They can also access funds more quickly for emergencies. Quarantine regulations and distance rules remain in effect.

At the same time, Duterte announced that he would lift the travel ban for Filipino doctors, nurses and other health workers who have a labor contract abroad. Those who do not have that contract, however, must remain in the country for health care to remain safe there.

The Philippines now officially has more than 290,000 infections and nearly 5,000 deaths. Duterte rejected criticism that the government was doing too little. The Davao president, known for his frank language, said he couldn’t spray the Philippines with pesticides and kill everyone. “The only thing we can really do is put on a mask, a mask and that’s it, and wait for the vaccination,” he said.

Study: Depletion as a consequence of Covid-19 apparently widespread

Persistent tiredness and exhaustion could be fairly common consequences of surviving Covid-19 illnesses, according to a small study. Women are affected more often than men, report researchers working with Liam Townsend of Trinity College in the Irish capital, Dublin. Of the 128 patients included, just over half felt defeated for weeks after recovery. A connection to the severity of the disease was not recognized, as the team announced before a crown conference.

Participants were included in the analysis ten weeks after recovery on average. 67 percent of all subjects with fatigue syndrome were women. People who had previously been diagnosed with anxiety or depression were also affected more often. Of 67 people with persistent fatigue, nine had previously had anxiety or depression.

The participants were on average 50 years old. Experts ruled out any connection, for example, to levels of inflammation in the blood. She advocates investigating the phenomenon more closely. The researchers want to present their results at an online conference on the coronavirus, which will take place from September 23 to 25.

Almost 250 newly infected immigrants on Lesbos

So far, 243 migrants have tested positive for the corona virus on the Greek island of Lesbos. That was a slight increase compared to the weekend, Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas said in Athens. The tests have been carried out since September 12. As of Sunday, a total of 7,000 people had been tested.

On the night of September 8-9, the Moria refugee camp on Lesbos was almost completely destroyed in a major fire, with the roughly 12,000 residents left homeless overnight. Then a temporary tent camp was set up for the people in a very short time, to which about 10,000 migrants have moved.

Corona infections on Mount Athos

The first cases of crown have been identified in the Greek monastic republic of Mount Athos. In the Agiou Pavlou monastery, one of the twenty Orthodox monasteries of the monastic republic, there were eight cases, the Greek newspaper reported on Monday. Kathimerini.

One of the monks was taken to a hospital in Thessaloniki in critical condition. There is also at least one case in each of the other two monasteries.

The monastic republic closed its doors to pilgrims shortly after the outbreak of the pandemic in March, but then reopened in early June as measures in the secular world were relaxed. Currently around 3000 monks and employees live on Athos in 20 large monasteries and other monastic settlements, skiing. 17 of the main monasteries are Greek Orthodox, one in Russian, Bulgarian and Serbian Orthodox. The monastic republic of Athos is located on the easternmost finger of the Chalkidiki Peninsula in the North Aegean. Women are not allowed.