Corona: Over 200 students in Salzburg tested positive
According to data from the Ministry of Education and the City of Vienna, there were 965 positive tests in Vienna (862 students, 103 staff), 673 students in Upper Austria, 406 in Lower Austria, 328 in Styria, 248 in Tyrol, 235 in Carinthia, 209 in Salzburg Vorarlberg 96 and in Burgenland 73.
159 classes closed
Four schools and 159 classes are now closed due to increased cases of infection. Quarantine rules may have been relaxed at the beginning of the school year – but now there are more and more cases in one class. Then the looser quarantine regulations no longer apply.
Most infections in Vienna
The higher numbers for Vienna can be explained mainly by the fact that PCR tests are carried out twice in the federal capital. In the other countries, there is only one PCR test per week on the program. In addition, infections found among teachers and administrative staff are also included in the number of deaths in Vienna.
Compared to the preliminary figures published by the ministry on Wednesday, there have been changes due to late reports. The City of Vienna only reports its numbers (due to the second test) on Friday.
Federal states tighten school rules
“In the current week as well as in the general population, we are seeing an increase in infections at Viennese school locations,” said Vienna City Councilor for Education Christoph Wiederkehr in a statement sent to the APA: “Compared to other federal states, the figures also show that it is correct War, adjust the virus containment measures in a timely manner. “
From next week, stricter school rules will apply in Upper Austria, Lower Austria and Tyrol. These three countries have been classified as risk level three by the Corona Commission. Among other things, when & pupils and teachers at upper levels also wear masks in class, school events and teaching offers with external partners such as associations may not be carried out. All other countries remain in risk level two for the time being – on Thursday there will be a new rating for the following week.
The school rules apply regardless of the other Corona requirements, as the school is its own control circuit.
(Source: APA)