The federal government is under pressure to take action before today’s crisis summit. From Thursday to Friday, 9,388 new corona infections were reported – an annual high. 356 people were cared for in intensive care units because of Covid-19.

In view of the sharp increase in the number of infections with the governors, the government has decided to tighten the corona measures significantly. As early as next Monday, a 2G regulation WILL apply in most areas of public life where 3-G applied. This means that, for example, in restaurants, theaters, concerts, sporting events or the hairdresser, all you need to do is get vaccinated or recover. Tests should remain possible in the workplace as an alternative, but antigen tests should be replaced by PCR tests as soon as possible.

As far as the phased plan is concerned, tiers 2, 3 and 4 will come into effect simultaneously on Monday.

“The way to break the wave”

Federal Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg (ÖVP) describes the situation in the evening press conference as “serious”. “We want to pull the reins tighter for the unvaccinated,” said Schallenberg – also with a view to the Christmas holidays and the tourist season. In the car you buckle up your seatbelt, when you ride a motorcycle you put on a helmet, and dying in the pandemic is “simply the seat belt”.

The vaccination is the “easiest way to care for one another”, Schallenberg appealed: “Make an appointment as soon as possible.” This also applies to the third stitch. “Get inside yourself, this is the way to break the wave “.

Mückstein demands the end of the winking carelessness

Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) emphasizes that it has always been his job to protect the intensive care units and that he will keep this promise. He also appealed to the people: “My thereMen and gentlemen, we are in the same boat. Let’s stop the tongue-in-cheek carelessness. ”

The Mückstein hand hygiene hob also stands out: “Every disinfectant dispenser is a place of charity. “