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Austria eases corona measures - shortly prophesies: "Will also take place in Germany"

2020-04-06T20:57:58.288Z


Austria has slowed the number of corona infections, the first federal state is lifting the quarantine - but the crisis is not over yet. Current news about the situation in the Alpine Republic here in the news ticker.


Austria has slowed the number of corona infections, the first federal state is lifting the quarantine - but the crisis is not over yet. Current news about the situation in the Alpine Republic here in the news ticker.

  • The corona virus * spreads worldwide.
  • In Austria there are strict restrictions to contain the pandemic, and the wearing of mouth-nose masks is now mandatory.
  • Chancellor Sebastian Kurz represented the plan for the reopening of the shops on Monday morning.
  • Here you will find the basic facts * about the corona virus and the previous corona news from Austria. You will also find current case numbers here.
  • Update from 10.45 p.m .: In an interview with Bild , Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz defended his proposed easing of the corona measures. He called " wearing masks " as a crucial new means - it was a step that resulted from the experience of other countries.

    "They tell us very clearly that keeping a distance and wearing masks or at least covering your mouth and nose was a very important contribution to getting the situation in these countries under control," said Kurz. This idea is "foreign" and "new" - but it does "no harm to the economy". At the same time, one would be careful when starting up the economy . There is always the possibility of "applying the handbrake".

    Like Chancellor Angela Merkel, he emphasized that the situation in Austria cannot be compared to that in Germany. Austria used to take measures earlier and thus save time. However, Kurz also explains in the conversation: "I am convinced that as soon as the situation in Germany is comparable, that will also happen there."

    Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder had criticized Kurz's approach in the evening (see below). Nevertheless, Kurz said in the conversation that he was "in good conversation" with Söder. The ÖVP politician was reluctant to criticize Austria's approach to the Corona hotspot in Ischgl . "What I don't like to do is try to blame others for spreading in their own country." However, he wanted to "fully clarify any omissions."

    Corona in Austria: Chancellor Kurz slows down the spread of the virus - there is a big but

    Update from 9.10 p.m .: Austria has at least significantly slowed down and slowed down the spread of the corona virus.

    As reported by krone.at , experts are now warning of a setback - that is, a renewed increase in the number of infections - if the restrictions are relaxed too far too early.

    One has to warn that many now think that they are on a "safe path", said simulation expert Niki Popper from the Vienna University of Technology . Despite the success so far “we could get back to the starting point. With a time delay of five, six, seven days ”, much could be destroyed again,“ which we are now happy about ”.

    Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder also criticized Kurz's new plans on Monday.

    Update from 8:55 p.m .: Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has taken on his compatriots and called on people in the Alpine Republic to keep disciplined about the exit restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic even over Easter.

    I urge you in the Easter week, even if it is difficult to persevere, to keep your distance & to follow the measures. Everything else means that the virus spreads faster again & we gamble away what we have achieved in the past few weeks.

    - Sebastian Kurz (@sebastiankurz) April 6, 2020

    "I urge you to keep going, keep your distance and stick to the measures, even if it is difficult to do this," said the ÖVP politician with a post on the short message service Twitter : "Everything else means that the virus will get faster again spreads and we gamble away what we have achieved in the past few weeks.

    Corona in Austria: Sebastian Kurz - Obligation to wear face masks soon on public transport

    Update from 8.45pm: Like law enforcement officers all over Europe, the police in Austria strictly control compliance with the exit restrictions due to the corona crisis.

    According to reports, the guards are already experiencing personnel bottlenecks because more than one hundred officers themselves have contracted the corona virus and hundreds of colleagues had to be quarantined as a result. Police officers as corona superspreaders * ? A search for traces.

    Update from 20.40 clock: The German opposition politician Christian Lindner has advised the Federal Government to use Austria as a model in relaxing the initial restrictions.

    The # federal government should use # Austria as a model for easing restrictions. You don't have to do everything the same way, but our country also needs a perspective on opening. We will have to pay attention to #health protection for a long time.

    - Christian Lindner (@c_lindner) April 6, 2020

    "You don't have to do everything the same way, but our country also needs a perspective on opening," wrote the FDP chief on Twitter : "We will have to pay attention to #health protection for a long time to come."

    Update from 8:20 p.m .: Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has announced that the obligation to wear face masks will be extended to include public transport.

    The covering of mouth and nose will be mandatory & will be extended to public transport from next Monday. As far as the place of work is concerned, employers and employees will decide this by mutual agreement.

    - Sebastian Kurz (@sebastiankurz) April 6, 2020

    Employers and employees should make joint decisions at the workplace, the ÖVP politician explained on Twitter .

    Austria in the Corona crisis: timetable back to normal

    Update from 2:50 p.m .: Austrian Prime Minister Sebastian Kurz announced his schedule back to normal at the beginning of the week.

    However, the Federal Chancellor also tightened measures, for example the mouth and nose protection regulations. An Austrian federal state has now also taken a step towards everyday life: Tyrol has lifted the quarantine that applies to the entire country, with a few exceptions.

    This was communicated by Günther Platter, head of the ÖVP, in Innsbruck on Monday. The isolation of 279 congregations was planned up to and including Easter Monday, April 13. Now the quarantine will be dropped starting Tuesday, April 7th. Since March 18, Tyrol's residents have been required to leave their homes only in exceptional cases.

    However, there are also exceptions to the rule: in the particularly affected regions of St. Anton, the Paznauntal and Sölden, the block still applies. With the popular winter sports resort of Ischgl, the Paznaun Valley has been in quarantine for a long time than the other municipalities in Tyrol.

    Corona briefly announces innovations for Austria - and could thus serve as a model for Germany

    Update 2:18 p.m .: It gets exciting in Germany around 4:30 p.m. Then Chancellor Angela Merkel wants to go to the press. Does it announce easing?

    The picture reports from a concept paper of the Interior Ministry for the Corona measures exit. According to the plan, the retail and restaurants as well as certain other businesses should be reopened first without major customer contact. Schools should also reopen in certain regions. Large events and private celebrations should remain prohibited for the time being. Very similar to Austria .

    However, according to the report, a prerequisite for easing the measures must be fulfilled: the infection rate must remain below one. We can be excited.

    Update 11.50 a.m .: When asked whether there was an emergency plan, Kurz replied: "We always have the option of pulling the emergency brake. What we tried is to work out a plan to give a perspective. We will sharpen and adapt if necessary. You noticed that there are fixed dates until mid-May. But a decision beyond that will take place in April. The decisions about events and school are also made. "

    Update 11.45 a.m . : Interior Minister Karl Nehammer spoke to Aschober. “The police presence will increase in the next few days. The next eight days are probation days. In the event of violations, action should be taken very quickly. The current regulations do not change for the time being. Everyone becomes a lifesaver, ”says Nehammer .

    The minister also sent a warning to the population. “The positive numbers could lead one to think that one can now visit one's relatives. We are aware that Easter is an emotional celebration with the family, but it is important not to do it. "He also sent a sign to the workers in crisis:" A big thank you to the police, the people in the Supermarkets and the cleaners. "

    Corona in Austria: Anschober praises the population - "Have flattened out"

    Update 11.41 a.m .: The minister further said: "The trend is in the right direction. Since yesterday we have registered 184 new infections and 465 newly recovered in the last 24 hours. The number has turned in the past few days. The number of active patients is reduced every day. And that determines the capacities of the hospitals. Today there are 1074 people who are looked after in hospitals, 250 in intensive care. This is the biggest decline in the European Union. This is because an incredible number participate in Austria . It is only a first stage success. "

    Update 11.40 a.m .: Minister of Health Rudolf Anschober also made extensive statements. "Correct measures taken at the right time. A month ago we had over 40 percent daily increases, and today we would be with 2.7 million people. Our goal was to flatten the short and we did it. Today we are at a daily increase of 1.6 percent. We have been in the single-digit range for nine days, which is a stable trend. All federal states have been below five percent in the past few days. "

    Update 11:32: You would now run a "biweekly or biweekly re-measurement. The schedule depends on whether we remain as stable as we are now. That is our plan. We can only go as far as the situation allows. The goal is that we don't go beyond the limits of medical capacity, ”said Kogler.

    Update 11.30 a.m .: Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler was looking forward to the great sympathy of the population. One has to “continue to work together until after Easter. We are experiencing a willingness to help, which is great. "The government was trying" constantly weigh what are the next steps in great responsibility. "One should now be sustained. "If this is the case, opening it too early is a great danger that everything will start all over again." Kogler praised the Austrians, who voluntarily participate in the mix of recommendations and prescribed measures.

    Corona in Austria: Briefly outlines his plan - mouth protection is mandatory in public transport

    Update 11:22: "There will be a press conference by the ministers on the areas of education, sports culture and events . The current restrictions will be extended until the end of April. There are only four reasons to leave the house: work, shopping, to support other people and to stretch your legs or to do sports outdoors. ”

    “Covering the mouth and nose will also be mandatory on public transport next Monday . There will be no events until the end of June . "

    Update 11:20: Kurz also lost a few sentences about education . The Matura and other exams should therefore take place. "School operations will continue until mid-May via" homeschooling ". The care is assured and can be used by everyone. As far as universities are concerned, everything will continue to be digital. "

    Update 11.17 a.m .: "I give you an overview of how gradual opening of our society can look," said Kurz. “Our goal is that on April 14, small shops up to 400 square meters as well as DIY and garden centers can open again. Of course, under strict guidelines. ”According to the guidelines, only one person per 20 square meters is allowed in the shop. “From May 1st, our goal is for all shops, hairdressers and shopping centers to reopen. All other services, restaurants and hotels should be able to open gradually in mid-May . The decision will be made at the end of April. "

    Corona in Austria: Briefly appeals to its population - "Don't celebrate with family and friends"

    Update 11.15 a.m .: "Today we can give you an overview and try carefully to formulate a plan for how to proceed. The international situation is dramatic, ”Kurz begins his speech. "We reacted faster than other countries and were able to prevent worse things."
    "My big request at the beginning: Continue to follow the measures . Don't celebrate with family and friends, stay with the people you live with. ”

    Update 11.09: The Austrian Chancellor is still waiting for me, the press conference planned for 11:00 am is now delayed by several minutes.

    First message: Since March 16, living in Austria largely standstill due to the coronavirus *. Far-reaching exit restrictions apply; most shops and all restaurants are closed. However, Federal Chancellor Kurz indicated the first easing that will be announced at a press conference on Monday morning.

    Corona in Austria: Kurz gives hope for early easing

    The Austrian Federal Government will inform the citizens at 11:00 a.m. about the next steps in the fight against the coronavirus *. It could be that the easing of the drastic anti-corona measures is announced. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz of the ÖVP recently made it clear that trade in particular can soon hope for easing - but not major events.

    Kurz had told the Austrian newspaper Der Standard that the tracking of the population based on cell phone data was also being considered. When asked whether a mandatory Corona app could come to register any infected * contacts, Kurz replied in the interview: “We are working on this question. The basic problem is: can I remember who I have had contact with in the past ten days? I could not do it. Nobody will know who he was sitting on the bus with. "

    The German virologist Christian Drosten also discussed a possible Corona app for Germany.

    Corona in Austria: Corona app could soon help with containment

    The government is also planning alternatives for the roughly two million Austrians who do not have a smartphone : “There will be an opportunity to develop a key ring. The majority of Austrians support this initiative. Track, test, isolate. “The data of the Corona * app should neither be passed on nor stored externally centrally. But not only the tracking app , but also further tests * and the isolation * of infected people should be part of the strategy to contain the virus. Austria was able to implement another measure with a mouth protection * obligation.

    pm with material from dpa and AFP

    * merkur.de is part of the Germany-wide Ippen-Digital editors network

    Source: merkur

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