After positive corona tests, eight German tourists are currently stuck in their vacation domicile. Meanwhile, the virus continues to spread within the group.
- The coronavirus * continues to dominate everyday life
- Nevertheless, many Germans go on vacation abroad
- Eight Germans are now stuck abroad after positive corona tests.
Carinthia - The coronavirus is still the dominant topic. At the beginning of the pandemic, many had hoped that restrictions could be over after a few months , leading epidemiologists are now warning of a second wave . Also in Germanyprecautions are taken. Nevertheless, many Germans are currently taking their summer vacation - despite the corona virus *.
Coronavirus: German vacationers abroad after positive tests in quarantine at an alpine hut
While many Germans have changed their travel plans and will vacation in Germany in 2020, many are still drawn abroad. However, there is sometimes a higher risk of infection. Recently, more and more travel warnings * have also been issued for countries within the EU.
The holiday abroad has now bitterly avenged itself for a group of German tourists who had traveled to Carinthia, among others. Last week, three German vacationers from this travel group reported to the Austrian authorities: They complained about coronavirus symptoms . As reported by the Austrian Kronen Zeitung , among others , the tourists then had to go into quarantine .
Eight German vacationers who have been infected with Corona are stuck in a Carinthian alpine hut. You have been segregated and taken care of. https://t.co/pcXWx339JE
- heute.at (@Heute_at) August 10, 2020German vacationers abroad in coronavirus quarantine: The virus is spreading
"Since the three people were in an alpine hut in the Wolfsberg district at the time, a domestic quarantine was ordered on the spot," the newspaper quoted spokesman Gerd Kurath. Since Monday, another five people from the travel group have been officially infected with the corona virus *. “Everyone is in the same hut and they are taken care of,” the spokesman continues.
So far, it is unclear where the German tourists were infected with the corona virus. In addition, they could have spread that further. According to the report, the group had made another trip to the Adriatic before the holiday in Carinthia. According to the authorities, they are currently preparing to return the tourists to Germany in coordination with the German authorities. (rjs) * Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.
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