Exit restrictions apply to them: In addition to work (3G rule), the purchase of basic goods for daily life, a visit to the doctor, the satisfaction of basic religious needs and spending time outdoors for mental relaxation are permitted. No changes are planned in the field of education: As before, tests are to be carried out three times a week; Children under the age of twelve and pregnant women are exempt from the restrictions. Those who have been vaccinated for the first time can test themselves free using PCR tests.
The lockdown was formally sealed on Sunday. After a video conference between the government and state governors, the main committee of the National Council met in the evening to give the health minister the necessary authorization. The lockdown is automatically limited to ten days.
- Video: Federal Chancellor Schallenberg announces a lockdown for unvaccinated people and speaks of a “necessary” measure.
The government’s goal is to reduce contacts by 30 percent, reduce new infections and relieve the intensive care units. Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) was skeptical yesterday. “If the momentum continues like this, we will need further measures,” he announced. A general lockdown, as his predecessor Rudi Anschober had called for Upper Austria and Salzburg, was not an issue, assured Mückstein.
The Minister of Health had positive news for the group of five to twelve year olds. He reported that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) would decide on the approval of the vaccine for children on November 24th.
- Video: ORF domestic policy editor Matthias Westhoff analyzes the new Covid measures for lockdown for unvaccinated people.
Federal Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg (VP) spoke of a shamefully low number of people vaccinated. “With this vaccination quota we will not succeed in breaking this vicious cycle,” he warned. A general compulsory vaccination is still inconceivable for him, that for the health professions is being worked out. He also reported that the incidence of the vaccinated is already falling, while it is increasing in the others.
- Video: Interior Minister Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) on the new measures that should also be controlled.
The measures should be closely monitored. Interior Minister Karl Nehammer announced that two additional police patrols will be deployed in each district to monitor compliance with the measures. The fines range from 500 to 30,000 euros. In the private sector there are still no controls, a possible exception would be a control at a party because of noise pollution.
The FPÖ, which is still planning a demonstration against the measures for November 20, did not agree to the lockdown. The Neos also refused to say yes: They had requested exceptions for under 14-year-olds, as they could not yet decide on a vaccination themselves. (gana)
Source From: Nachrichten
