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After the announcement of the new crown measures on Friday, the St. Gallen government has taken a position and commented on the open letter from the cultural sector. The summary of the press conference and the reading ticker.
Government Councilor Stefan Kölliker, District President Bruno Damann, Government Councilor Laura Bucher, VSGP President Boris Tschirky and cantonal doctor Danuta Zemp comment on the new measures.
The St. Gallen government presented on Tuesday how it wants to react to the sharp increase in corona positive tests in the canton. The focus of efforts continues to be nightlife. District President Bruno Damann says:
“We know that a lot of people get infected while dancing.”
Therefore, the government is sticking to the dance ban imposed on Friday. However, there are no additional restrictions for large events. In the canton of St. Gallen, so far no person has been infected with the corona virus in the games of FC St. Gallen and Rapperswil-Jona Lakers, the government argues. Strict protection concepts would also apply there.
FCSG President Matthias Hüppi is relieved. From now on, the Super League leader can also allow 10,000 spectators at the home game against Basel on November 1. The debriefing with the canton after the match against Servette, which was attended by 9,244 people, was positive, according to Hüppi. A week ago, Federal Councilor Alain Berset also praised the concept of protection during a visit to St.
The president of the FCSG, Matthias Hüppi.
Hüppi says: “Of course there is still a lot to improve. Like many others, we are new to this field. “But overall, the strict conditions were in place and the audience performed very well.” And that depends on whether we can continue to play in front of 10,000 spectators. “
Additional support for culture
The government is planning greater support for the cultural sector that has been severely affected by the crisis. The government wants to offer financial support to cultural workers. Non-refundable financial assistance is provided in the form of compensation for financial loss resulting from cancellation, postponement, or restricted execution of events and projects. This also includes operational restrictions as a result of government action.
Cultural companies can now also request contributions for costs incurred for transformation projects. According to the government councilor, Laura Bucher, you can still apply for short-time work. This should allow adaptation to new circumstances. The cultural scene on Monday demanded urgent support for the ban on dancing.
According to current information from the canton, there are currently 55 men and women with a corona infection in the hospital, all over the age of 70. 20 percent of those hospitalized by Corona are women, 80 percent men. Canton doctor Danuta Zemp states:
“Neither normal nor intensive care beds are overloaded. And there are still enough places for ventilation. “
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