The government of Austria decided this Sunday to implement new social restrictions as of next midnight exclusively for unvaccinated peopleonly not cured of covid-19.
“The situation is serious. The fourth wave (of the pandemic) affects us fully. This is due to the delta variant (of the virus) but it is also due to the low vaccination rate, “the federal chancellor, conservative Alexander Schallenberg, told the press.
About 65% of the adult population is vaccinated in Austria, putting the country at the bottom of the list among Western European countries.
As of Monday, people not vaccinated and not cured of covid-19 They will only be able to leave their homes for certain activities, such as going to work, studying, or shopping at essential stores.
In addition, they can go outside to go to the doctor, get vaccinated or go for a walk.
Nevertheless, shopping in non-essential stores is prohibited, go to restaurants, bars, gyms and cultural and sporting events, among others.
Schallenberg said today that the incidence among unvaccinated people in Austria is about 1,700 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in seven days, with a strong upward trend.
Incidence of 383 cases per 100,000 people
Meanwhile, the incidence among vaccinated people stands at 383 cases per 100,000 people, with a downward trend, added the federal chancellor.
For this reason, Schallenberg pointed out, the Government must protect people who have not been vaccinated or cured, thus reducing social contacts between all sectors of the population.
“The percentage of vaccination is shamefully low and without raising it we will not be able to get out of this vicious circle (of the pandemic), “said the Austrian Chancellor.
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The measures announced today will be controlled by the Austrian Police on a random basis, with fines for non-compliance of up to 500 euros for individuals and up to 3,600 euros for establishments that do not comply with the rules.
The rule will be adopted tonight by the Austrian Parliament for an initial period of ten days (until November 24), with the option of being later extended, which will require a new parliamentary vote.
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