2-G: Stricter controls at the borders
politics
With 2-G-Plus there have been stricter regulations in travel and border traffic since Monday morning. Politicians justify this with the omicron variant of the corona virus. The armed forces and the police want to have strong control.
There are eleven border crossings to Germany in the state of Salzburg. Everyone is now being checked to see whether and how travelers are protected against CoV.
Further samples and priorities
Hans Wolfgruber from the State Police Directorate says that random checks will be carried out as before: “There are also, occasionally, controlled focus actions. The police are now looking more closely at the 2-G rule. Entry only vaccinated or recovered plus PCR test or booster vaccination. There are only exceptions for commuters and in small border traffic. It’s mainly about tourists and well-traveled Austrians. “
Reinforcements also at the airport
Many of the 2,100 Salzburg police officers are now checking, it is said – from the motorway police to service dog handlers to the criminal service. There is also a border crossing at Salzburg Airport. Passengers and flight crews are also checked. The controls are carried out by eight soldiers from the Federal Army.