The corona situation is also worsening in Germany's neighboring country Austria.
An unvaccinated lockdown comes in countries near the Bavarian border - as does a partial vaccination requirement.
Update from November 12th, 1:28 pm:
There is no
such thing as
a "pandemic of the unvaccinated", says Minister Mückstein. Another big announcement: There will be compulsory vaccination for health professionals. The press conference is now over, the minister will probably have to go to further appointments. The rumored Austria-wide lockdown for unvaccinated people will probably only be discussed on Sunday.
Update from November 12th, 1:23 pm:
Mückstein emphasizes that "stage 5" of the stage program is brought forward in the federal states concerned. On Sunday, further measures are to be discussed in a virtual meeting with the provincial governors. “We can all help to reduce the number of contacts,” the health minister continues. Mückstein has so far ignored questions about a possible lockdown for those who have been vaccinated.
Update from November 12th, 1:15 p.m.:
Now Mückstein faces the cameras and speaks of a worrying situation in Austria.
The virus is spreading especially among the unvaccinated, the capacities in the intensive care units are increasingly being exhausted.
Among other things, he confirms that a lockdown for unvaccinated people will apply in Salzburg and Upper Austria from Monday.
Coronavirus in Austria: tough regulations for unvaccinated people
Update from November 12th, 1 p.m.:
In Austria, according to reports, new hard regulations, especially for those who have not been vaccinated, will come soon.
From Monday there should be a lockdown for people without immunization in Salzburg and Upper Austria.
That means no gastronomy, no events and no shopping opportunities.
A few days later, the new regulations will also apply in the other federal states of Austria.
In a few minutes, Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein will give a more precise statement at a press conference.
Update from November 12th, 7:06 am
: "The situation is dramatic, so we are triggering the fifth stage of the federal government's step-by-step plan," said Governor Thomas Stelzer (ÖVP) on Thursday afternoon, as reported by ORF. In Upper Austria there should be a lockdown for unvaccinated people from Monday. The hospitals are on the verge of collapse. This Friday there is a video conference with the Austrian Minister of Health Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens). For a lockdown only for the unvaccinated, a valid regulation that is compatible with constitutional law is needed. There are also plans in Upper Austria to return to the FFP2 mask requirement in all areas of public life. Employees in retail and catering would then have to wear FFP2 masks again. There are no events to take place in the next three weeks.The Christmas markets are still to be saved, according to the plan. Germany now wants to put Austria on the list of high-risk areas. The classification should come into force on Sunday.
Update from November 11th, 4:11 p.m.:
The lockdown for unvaccinated people should apparently come for all of Austria - and that from next week.
As
oe24 has learned
from government
circles
, the government should work on far-reaching measures.
Accordingly, there would be exit restrictions for unvaccinated people.
One still has to work out how the whole thing can be controlled.
In addition, Upper Austria's governor Thomas Stelzer has already
confirmed
to
oe24
that the lockdown will come at least for Upper Austria from Monday.
Lockdown for the unvaccinated apparently from next week
Update from November 11th, 3:30 p.m.:
Governor Thomas Stelzer (ÖVP) announced on Thursday (November 11th) that the fifth stage of the step-by-step plan should be triggered from Monday.
The prerequisite is that the federal government gives the green light and gives the legal basis.
Health Minister Mückstein (Greens) had previously failed with the proposal to implement regional lockdowns for unvaccinated people.
Now it seems to be coming, at least in Upper Austria.
"The situation is dramatic, so we are triggering the fifth stage of the federal government and are planning a lockdown for unvaccinated people from Monday," said Stelzer.
On Friday, Stelzer wanted to present the details for the new measures with the Minister of Health, reports
derstandard.at.
Original article: Austria's Chancellor Schallenberg is considering lockdown for unvaccinated people
The corona numbers are skyrocketing.
In Austria, too, the situation is becoming more and more serious, even though the 2G rule already applies nationwide.
The government is now considering new, even stricter measures to be implemented.
This could then primarily affect citizens who have not previously been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Because one option that is being considered is the lockdown for the unvaccinated.
Then they are only allowed to leave the house or their apartment if they can prove sufficiently valid reasons.
Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) also spoke of such a lockdown, reports the
Tagesschau
.
One must "act quickly, decisively and comprehensively," he warned.
Lockdown for unvaccinated people depending on intensive occupancy
As soon as 500 or more corona patients are in the intensive care units of the clinics nationwide, the lockdown for unvaccinated people should come.
413 intensive care beds are currently occupied by corona patients.
The Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg (ÖVP) warns if the pandemic situation does not ease soon, it could become a reality in the near future.
At the moment, however, it does not look like such a relaxation at all.
Austria with record values
On Wednesday, Austria recorded around 11,400 new infections in one day - more than ever before.
The nationwide 7-day incidence is more than 700. Due to the already tightened corona measures, such as the applicable 2G rule, there was a greatly increased interest in vaccinations last week.
In Germany, too, the booster vaccination is recommended as a means of combating the pandemic.
(jv)
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