Corona loosening in Austria: Mask requirement in public transport remains
Health Minister Johannes Rauch stated in a press conference that the FFP2 mask requirement falls in retail, among other things.
FFP2 masks are currently compulsory in all closed rooms throughout Austria – except, for example, in private living areas. This relates, among other things, to gastronomy, the entire trade and preferably to service providers close to the body.
Health Minister Johannes Rauch confirmed in a press conference on Thursday that the “Covid Basic Measures Ordinance” will come into force on April 16 and will initially apply until July 8.
“We had around 60,000 new infections in mid-March,” recalled the Minister of Health at the press conference. “Now the situation has eased significantly,” the politician continued. According to the current forecasts, the Corona situation looks good.
That is why the government decided to announce new relaxation of the corona virus.
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Wearing a mask indoors falls – with exceptions
According to Rauch, there should no longer be an FFP2 mask requirement indoors, but only a recommendation.
However, the mask should continue
- in hospitals as well as retirement and nursing homes
- in the trade of daily needs (supermarkets, pharmacies, post and bank branches)
- in public transport
to be carried.
The 3G regulation should also have fallen. This WILL only apply in hospitals, retirement and nursing homes and similar areas for visitors, employees and external service providers. According to Rauch, there are “no more restrictions” in night gastronomy.
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Vaccination booster in “Augst or September”
For a long time it was puzzled whether the Green Passport would lose its validity. In addition, the period of validity of the third vaccination was extended from new to twelve months (270 to 365 days). After a second vaccination or corona recovery, the pass is valid for 180 days.
“Anyone who has been vaccinated three times can go on vacation carefree,” Rauch continued. “Vaccination protects.” In addition, the politician appeals to people who have not yet been immunized to get the “important vaccination”.
“According to the national vaccination panel, there is currently no recommendation for the fourth vaccination,” said the health minister. A refresher course in “August or September” would definitely be possible in order to “get through the autumn and winter well”.