Austria's new mask rule in force - the number of new corona infections reaches a record high
Created: 01/14/2022Updated: 01/14/2022 05:13
By: Patrick Mayer, Martina Lippl
Austria reports a new record number of corona cases.
The vaccination requirement is shaking.
Because of Omikron, new corona rules have been in effect since Tuesday.
Corona pandemic: Austria
reports
Record number of infections
(update from January 12, 11:07 a.m.)
.
Vaccination requirement in Austria is shaking - is the vaccination requirement light coming?
(Update from January 12, 9:08 am).
Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) reports from the quarantine via video (
update from January 11, 2:47 p.m.
).
Because of Omicron, new corona rules will apply from January 11 (
update from January 11, 10:20 a.m.
).
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Here you will find the sequel from January 12th.
Update from January 12, 11:07 a.m
.: In Austria, the number of new corona infections has reached a record high.
The health and interior ministries announced on Wednesday that 17,006 corona cases were reported within 24 hours.
That's almost twice as much as a week ago.
Taking into account the number of inhabitants, the value for new infections in Austria is about twice as high as in Germany.
At the same time, the situation in the clinics remained stable.
The number of patients in the normal and intensive care units fell slightly.
The federal states of Vienna, Salzburg and Tyrol are particularly affected by the fifth corona wave.
The previous maximum number of new infections was documented on November 19, 2021 with 15,800 cases.
Rebellion against compulsory vaccination: government in Austria plans “compulsory vaccination light”
Update from January 12, 9:08 a.m
.: There was initially great agreement on compulsory vaccination in Austria, but now objections are growing. There seems to be an uprising against compulsory vaccination in February. There is talk of postponement and the threat of administrative chaos. Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) still adheres to the vaccination requirement on February 1st. In view of 108,325 statements, Nehammer announced that the law would be "fine-tuned". There could be a "vaccination requirement light" with penalties of 60 euros. For the time being, the controls are to be carried out as with 2G, i.e. by the police. Previously, those who refuse to vaccinate should face administrative penalties of 600 to 3,600 from a deadline in March.
Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein is also sticking to the schedule: "It will be after February 3, but the start at the beginning of February is fixed," he said in a background discussion with journalists on Tuesday (see also the update from January 11, 11:45 a.m.).
Update from January 11, 9:45 p.m
.: Two meters distance outside or a face mask must be worn: This is the latest rule that came into force in the coronavirus pandemic in Austria this Tuesday.
The 2G rule now applies across the board in almost all facilities from gastronomy to leisure and sports.
Only those who have been vaccinated or have recovered from a corona infection have access.
Unvaccinated must stay outside.
Meanwhile, tourism in the Alpine republic will continue to struggle hard with the effects of the Covid crisis in the next winter sports season.
In the evening, for example, no spectators were allowed to watch the Ski World Cup in Schladming (Styria).
In Lower Austria, the ski areas would have up to 20 percent fewer guests, reports ZDF.
2G also applies to gondolas and lifts.
Ski schools and hotels would complain about a lack of staff, the report goes on to say - among other things because of quarantine regulations for contact persons.
Corona pandemic in Austria: Minister of Health Mückstein - schedule for compulsory vaccination
Update from January 11, 7.45 p.m
.: Austria will comply with its vaccination schedule. Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) explained this to several media on Tuesday. "The obligation to vaccinate will start at the beginning of February," Mückstein said. Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) had previously said in an
APA
interview that the plans for general vaccination in the Alpine republic only needed “fine tuning”.
"Letting Omicron through is not an option," said Mückstein about a possible "contamination" in Austria with the highly contagious corona variant.
The 47-year-old Viennese referred to the applicable rules, such as the fact that 2G is mandatory practically everywhere.
Another lockdown should be avoided at all costs, confirmed Mückstein.
Despite the rapid spread of the omicron variant of the corona virus in Austria and throughout Europe.
Corona pandemic in Austria: strict Covid rules at the Hahnenkamm race in Kitzbühel
Update from January 11, 6:30 p.m
.: It will soon be that time again: between January 17 and 23, what is perhaps the most legendary ski race in the World Cup winter will take place: the 82nd Hahnenkamm race is coming up in Kitzbühel.
Because of Corona, a lot is different this winter in Austria's cult ski resort.
The small town with just over 8,000 inhabitants and the state of Tyrol limited the number of spectators to 1,000 fans on the mountain.
The state and police are also planning an "action sharp" on the race weekend, as the
Tyrolean daily newspaper
reports, to prevent unauthorized parties.
Corona pandemic in Austria: Tyrol sets up reservation system for Novavax vaccine
Update from January 11, 4:26 p.m
.: Tyrol is setting up a reservation system for the Novavax vaccine*. Anyone who would like to be vaccinated with the protein-based corona vaccine in the future can now register for it in Tyrol using a reservation system. This applies to everyone over the age of 18, reports the state of Tyrol. First vaccine deliveries are expected during the first quarter of 2022. "Nuvaxovid" from the company Novavax will only be available in the country's vaccination centers until further notice.
Reservations can be made via
tirolimpft.at
.
As soon as the vaccine is available, interested parties will be notified by email or SMS and can then book a specific vaccination appointment.
It is still unclear how many doses of vaccine Tyrol will receive, the state said.
Two vaccinations with the Novavax vaccine are required for immunization, with an interval of at least three weeks.
According to approval studies*, the Novavax vaccine protects very well against a severe course of the disease in the case of a Covid 19 infection.
According to the available study data, good effectiveness against the omicron variant can also be assumed, the state of Tyrol also reports.
Austria's Chancellor Nehammer infected with Omicron variant
Update from January 11, 2:47 p.m
.: Austria’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) reports on Tuesday via video on Instagram from his corona quarantine: “In the meantime I also know that it is the omicron variant that I got infected with .
So I'm all the more glad that I've already had the third bite and therefore a very mild course." He was "fully able to work".
Nehammer tested positive for Corona on Friday.
The Austrian Chancellor wants to take a free test on Wednesday and leave the quarantine if the result is negative.
According to the new corona rules in the Alpine republic, free testing is also possible in the case of an infection from the fifth day (see update January 11, 10:20 a.m.).
It's Omikron - Austria's Chancellor reports from the quarantine via video.
© Facebook screenshot Nehammer
Update from January 11, 2:28 p.m
.: In the past 24 hours, 11,516 new corona infections have been registered in Austria (previous day: 10,804).
Vienna has a new record with 3,474 new corona cases, followed by Tyrol with 1,687, Upper Austria 1,680, Salzburg 947, Styria 904, Vorarlberg 575, Carinthia 376 and Burgenland with 146 new corona cases.
Austria tightens corona rules: masks outside too - new measures take effect today
Update from January 11, 10:20 a.m
.: In Austria, new corona measures will come into force on Tuesday because of Omikron: retailers must now check the 2G proof, FFP2 masks are now mandatory outdoors and there are new quarantine rules.
The
controls of the 2G rules
will be tightened in Austria from January 11th: In retail there is an obligation to control the 2G proof.
Customers (vaccinated or recovered) should be checked at the entrance if possible or at the cash desk at the latest.
Supermarkets, drugstores, banks and petrol stations are exempt from the stricter controls and the 2G rule.
2G
continues to apply in cable cars and cog railways, on bus trips and on excursion boats.
FFP2 mask requirement outdoors
: An FFP2 mask must be worn outdoors when a minimum distance of two meters is not possible, for example in pedestrian zones, queues and when groups are standing together.
Federal states can make masks compulsory in heavily frequented places.
An FFP2 mask must still be worn in all closed rooms, as in all public transport.
The “
Green Passport
” for the second vaccination should only be valid for six months from February 1st.
The validity for three times vaccinated stays at nine months.
Quarantine
: For contact persons, free testing is possible from the fifth day with a PCR test.
In the case of a positive corona test, a quarantine of ten days applies, here too a free test is
possible after five days
.
No distinction is made between virus variants.
Corona: Ski areas in Austria report record values
Update from January 10, 4:50 p.m
.: The incidence in Austria is now 695 (previous day: 617.2).
This was announced by the Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) on Monday afternoon.
In the state of Salzburg, the incidence has risen to 1,445.7 (previous day: 1,290), Tyrol has a value of 1,215.0 (previous day: 1,130.9).
The districts of St. Johann im Pongau (Salzburg) and Kitzbühel (Tyrol) have already passed the 3,000 mark. In Tyrol, 1,512 positive corona cases were recorded within 24 hours. The district of Kitzbühel remains particularly affected. There are currently 2,752 active corona cases in Kitzbühel, the state of Tyrol announced on Monday. According to the state of Tyrol, it is not yet possible to say whether the infections are related to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Incomplete data are still available. These would be submitted on Tuesday.
In Salzburg, 1,222 new corona infections have been reported in the past 24 hours.
“The current omicron wave surpasses the fourth wave of infections in autumn.
According to forecasts, the numbers will continue to rise,” the state of Salzburg announced in a press release on Monday (January 10).
To date, there have been 4,736 confirmed omicron cases in the state of Salzburg.
Winter sports resorts Kitzbühel and St. Johann report record incidences in Austria
St. Johann im Pongau (Salzburg) - 3,290.2
Kitzbuehel (Tyrol) - 3,233.0
"We will continue to increase the control pressure" - Austria is now taking action against the "unteachable".
First report from January 10, 2022
Vienna – Austria is fighting the Omicron wave with new corona measures.
The controls of the new Corona rules are to be strengthened.
In gastronomy, trade and tourist hotspots, priority checks are planned from Tuesday (January 11).
"Aktion Scharf" - Corona controls in Austria
"We will continue to increase the control pressure and strengthen it in all areas," said Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) at a press conference on Monday (January 10) in Vienna.
In the “Aktion Scharf” action should be taken against those “little unteachable” who do not follow the rules.
Police officers in uniform and in plain clothes are used for Covid checks in retail or for checking the obligation to wear masks outdoors.
There will be recommendations for action for retailers on “how controls can be implemented securely”.
According to Karner, the trade is challenged accordingly, for example when recognizing forged evidence or when dealing with "in some cases recalcitrant customers".
There has been a lockdown for unvaccinated people in Austria since mid-November.
Anyone who has not been vaccinated or has not recovered may only leave their own home or accommodation for a valid reason.
The most important corona rules in Austria
FFP2 masks are mandatory from January 11 outdoors when a two-meter distance cannot be maintained, such as in pedestrian zones and queues.
2G: All shops that do not serve daily needs are only open to vaccinated and recovered people.
Trade is obliged to carry out controls so that the 2G rule - i.e. admission only for vaccinated and recovered people - is observed.
2G in the gastro: Restaurants and cafés are only open to vaccinated and recovered people.
There is a general curfew from 10 p.m.
Après ski is prohibited.
Skiing: Cable cars and ski lifts are only open to vaccinated and recovered people.
The "Green Passport" as proof of vaccination will only be valid for six months from February 1st.
For boosters, the validity remains at 270 days.
Violations are dealt with fines from 500 euros.
We will continue to increase the control pressure,” announced Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) on Monday in Vienna.
© Martin Juen/imago
Austria: New coronavirus infections again over 10,000 per day
The Alpine republic recorded 10,804 new corona infections and seven more deaths on Monday.
Already on Sunday there were 10,291 positive corona tests.
The seven-day incidence in Austria is 617.2 (as of January 9, 2:30 p.m.).
The value is highest in Salzburg (1,290) and Tyrol (1,130.9) and Vienna (805).
The incidence is lowest in Styria (331.3) and Carinthia (397.8).
Corona hotspots in Austria: Kitzbühel and Sankt Johann winter sports resorts are particularly affected
The corona numbers are exploding in some Austrian ski areas.
The corona hotspots currently include Kitzbühel in Tyrol (3,073.8) and Sankt Johann im Pongau in Salzburg (2,931.5).
In the winter sports resort of Flauchau (Land Salzburg), the incidence has reached dizzying values* in the past few days.
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