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Sebastian Kurtz believes that a strict lockdown will help prevent the collapse of the hospital system
During the past week, 550 new cases of infection were detected for every 100,000 inhabitants in Austria, this is 11 times higher than the acceptable level, according to estimates by the authorities.
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced a strong tightening of coronavirus restrictions in the country. Reported by the Associated Press on Saturday, November 14.
A partial curfew is imposed in Austria on Tuesday, November 17. Residents can only leave their homes to go to work, to the store, to play sports or to help those in need. This regime will be in force until December 6. Only stores that sell basic goods will continue to operate.
Entertainment facilities and restaurants have been closed in Austria for almost two weeks, but now they will add libraries, hair salons and gyms. Schools are transferring online.
According to Kurz, during the past week, 550 new cases of infection were detected per 100,000 inhabitants in Austria, which is 11 times higher than the acceptable level, according to estimates by the authorities.
The Austrian Ministry of Health claims that only a strict lockdown can help prevent the collapse of the hospital system.
Earlier in Austria, Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg was confirmed to have a coronavirus. He was in contact with the head of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sophie Vilmes, who was also diagnosed with COVID-19.
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