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Appenzell Ausserrhoden has particularly high crown numbers and is therefore the first canton in eastern Switzerland to adopt stricter crown measures on Sunday: now, there is a mask requirement in offices and a ban on events with more than 50 persons. This negative record is also due to misconduct in the celebration of a wedding, as is said, among other things, a media orientation of the government.
The bridal couple knew about the infected guest, but did not inform the canton.
(chs) At a press conference of the Ausserrhoder government, the canton doctor Franziska Kluschke comments on the current situation of the crown in the canton:
«The situation is getting worse. We have five times more infections per 100,000 inhabitants than Germany. “
197 cases were recorded in the last 7 days in the canton of Ausserrhoden, two people died from the virus.
Positive guest at wedding reception
In Schwellbrunn there is a particularly high increase in cases. There have been more than 1,000 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. According to health director Yves Noël Balmer, misconduct was also found in Schwellbrunn, leading to a large increase in cases: “In Schwellbrunn a wedding was held with more than 200 guests. A guest should have positively participated in the event. Measures of distance and hygiene were not observed. Although the bride and groom knew of the positive tests, they did not contact us. “It was only two weeks after the wedding that they found out.
Some guests would later have participated in an Oktoberfest and other activities. “I am upset and shocked by this behavior,” says Balmer. Many people knew of the incident but did not report it to the canton. “I don’t understand if this behavior keeps us busy for weeks and gives us night shifts.”
As part of this wedding celebration in Schwellbrunn, it was agreed among the guests not to be tested to avoid a possible quarantine. “Such behavior leaves me angry and horrified,” says the health director. Now you have to check the individual branches.
“If this irresponsibility is copied, our healthcare system will collapse.”
But optimism still resonates in the health director’s statements. He says, “If we all come together and adhere to the measures, I am sure we can celebrate a normal Christmas.”
Hospitalizations double weekly
According to the working group, the supply capacity should be fully used in two weeks. The federal government will take action in the middle of the week. But we have to take measures now so that it does not go so far, says the doctor of the canton.
“As the number of cases increases, so do the hospitalizations,” Kluschke explains later in the media orientation. Currently, these would double every week. “We currently have 60 hospital beds, but they can be expanded to 162. There are six intensive care settings, but only three have ventilators.” Thereafter, patients would have to be transferred to St. Gallen Cantonal Hospital, says Balmer on the situation of the hospital In the canton of St. Gallen there are 55 supervised intensive care beds, 46 of the beds have ventilation options.
“Not only hospitalizations are a big problem, but also contact tracing.” Upload limit exceeded, process had to be adjusted.
“Many chains are no longer clearly traceable.”
The help of the population is now decisive. Patients are asked to go into self-isolation until the test result is received and to inform all close contacts within the last 48 hours before symptoms appear.
Balmer goes on to say that the second highest alert level was reached in Ausserrhoden late last week. “We could not wait until the federal government decided on new measures on Wednesday. That is why we meet for an extraordinary meeting on Saturday. Measurements will only be noticeable in 10-14 days. We didn’t have time to act later. “
Action has now been taken in Ausserrhoden, which the Federal Council will probably also adopt on Wednesday, said the canton doctor Kluschke. “We only met her three or four days before. That gives us an advantage. “
The strictest measures
– In a private setting, a meeting with a maximum of 15 people is possible.
– Chorus and vocal rehearsals are no longer allowed.
– Office mask requirements apply.
– The obligation to wear masks now also applies to markets.
– Bars and clubs are closed.
– Events with more than 50 people are prohibited.
