Similar to Germany, the corona situation is worsening in neighboring Austria.
The government is now considering taking another step.
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 especially affect citizens who have not yet 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. Because of 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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