12.12.2021 07:00
(Akt. 12.12.2021 07:00)
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The Mayor of Vienna Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) announced gradual openings for the end of the lockdown in Vienna.
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From Sunday, December 12th, at midnight, the lockdown in Vienna will be over. Here you will find the Corona rules that will then apply in Vienna. The lockdown for the unvaccinated is extended by ten days.
For those who have been vaccinated, the corona lockdown ends on Sunday at midnight. The federal government has extended the lockdown for unvaccinated persons by ten days. Basically: The lockdown for unvaccinated people is extended by a further ten days in the federal ordinance. All other regulations apply to people who are not covered by the lockdown for unvaccinated people.
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The following rules apply in Vienna from Sunday, December 12th
After the end of the lockdown on Sunday – which will be lifted at least for vaccinated people – Vienna will in part have rules that are more restrictive than those in the federal government. In addition to the already known later opening of restaurants and tourism businesses, which are only allowed to open on December 20th, there is also tightening of outdoor events. In addition, significantly fewer visits to patients in hospitals are possible from Sunday.
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Rules for events
For outdoor events without assigned seats, a maximum of 300 participants applies. These must be vaccinated or recovered and must also bring a negative PCR test result. So the so-called 2G-plus rule applies. It is not necessary to wear a mask. If seats are allocated, up to 4,000 people can take part in the event.
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2G rule and FFP2 obligation indoors
Unlike what was planned before the lockdown in Vienna, 2G-plus will not be available indoors. In the future – as stipulated in the federal ordinance – 2G and FFP2 mask wear will apply there. As a spokesman for Health Councilor Peter Hacker (SPÖ) explained to the APA, this is because countries can only tighten regional regulations. Although 2G-Plus could have been prescribed for indoor events, the mask requirement could not have been relaxed at the same time. However, it was emphasized that the test and mask were not to be expected of the visitors.
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Stricter corona rules in hospitals
One is also stricter in hospitals. The number of visitors is – apart from special hardship cases – limited to one person per patient and per week. In addition, this only applies from the second week of your stay. According to the federal ordinance, one visitor per day and person is again permitted in hospitals and health resorts if they meet 2G and are also PCR-tested. Vienna is reacting with the stricter guidelines to the dangers of the new Omikron variant, the spokesman explained.
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Gastronomy and night gastronomy
Another area in which Vienna wanted to tighten before the lockdown is currently not relevant. Because 2G-Plus should also have been used in night-time catering. Their opening is not yet an issue. Restaurants and cafes, on the other hand, are allowed to open again on December 20, whereby the 2G regulation will then apply there.
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The hotel industry will be closed until December 19th
The hotel industry in Vienna will remain closed until December 19, 2021. There are certain exceptions such as professional reasons that cannot be postponed or an urgent need for housing (e.g. burst water pipe at home). A 3G certificate is sufficient for this exception.
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Not vital trade
According to the federal ordinance, entry is possible without separate proof starting on December 12th, 2021. In retail, customers must wear an FFP2 mask. The federal government stipulates a 3G certificate for trading staff. In addition, an FFP2 mask requirement generally applies at the workplace, unless there are suitable (e.g. structural) protective measures that make the FFP2 mask requirement obsolete.
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Rules for body-hugging services
According to the federal ordinance, access to body-hugging services is only possible with valid 2G proof. There is also an FFP2 mask requirement. The federal government stipulates a 3G certificate for staff. In addition, an FFP2 mask requirement generally applies at the workplace, unless there are suitable (e.g. structural) protective measures that make the FFP2 mask requirement obsolete.
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2G proof is required in indoor sports facilities
2G proof is required in indoor sports facilities. In addition, you have to wear an FFP2 mask in indoor sports facilities, except when exercising yourself. You must also keep a distance of 2 meters from other people. Indoor sports facilities may only be entered to practice sports that do not involve physical contact.
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Elementary educational institutions
Entering elementary educational institutions is only possible with an upright 3G certificate. The test validity in Vienna must be observed: 24 hours for a rapid antigen test, which is carried out by an authorized body, and 48 hours for a PCR test.
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When collecting and bringing school children, an FFP2 mask is compulsory. Educational staff who have valid 2G evidence must take part in a mandatory PCR staff screening once a week. Educational staff who do not have valid 2G evidence must take part in a mandatory PCR staff screening three times a week.
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An FFP2 mask is compulsory for staff and parents, except when looking after children before compulsory schooling. Mouth and nose protection is mandatory for children in after-school care and family groups.
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3G in the workplace
The federal ordinance has not changed anything to the regulations on 3G in the workplace. The test validity in Vienna must be observed: 24 hours for a rapid antigen test, which is carried out by an authorized body, and 48 hours for a PCR test. In addition, an FFP2 mask requirement generally applies at the workplace, unless there are suitable (e.g. structural) protective measures that make the FFP2 mask requirement obsolete.
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Retirement and nursing homes
2G + applies to visitors. 2G + means: vaccinated, recovered and a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours. With regular support / supervision, 2.5G applies. 2.5G means: vaccinated, recovered or a negative PCR test that is not older than 48 hours.
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2.5G applies to staff. 2.5G means: vaccinated, recovered or a negative PCR test that is not older than 48 hours. In addition, the FFP2 mask is mandatory during work and there is a mandatory PCR screening at the workplace itself twice a week.
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Bedside hospitals
2G + applies to visitors. 2G + means: vaccinated, recovered and a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours. In addition, the number of visitors is limited to 1 visitor per patient per week – and only from the 2nd week of the patient’s stay. As before, exceptions are: minors, people in need of support, pregnant women, cases of hardship or palliative treatment.
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2.5G applies to staff. 2.5G means: vaccinated, recovered or a negative PCR test that is not older than 48 hours. In addition, the FFP2 mask requirement applies during work and there is a mandatory PCR screening at the workplace itself twice a week.
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Christmas markets
Pure sales stands open on 12/12/2021. Food stands may open with restrictions up to and including December 19, 2021, analogous to the existing regulations for general gastronomy. It is only possible to take away. As before, consumption can only take place at a minimum distance of 50 meters – or outside the area of the occasional market.
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Thermal baths and baths
Thermal baths and baths can open on December 12th, 2021. Proof of 2G is required for entry. 2G means: vaccinated or recovered. In addition, an FFP2 mask is required when entering and on the way to / from wet rooms, pools, cloakrooms or the like.
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Gyms
Fitness studios can open on 12/12/2021. Proof of 2G is required for entry. 2G means: vaccinated or recovered. In addition, an FFP2 mask and a 2-meter distance to other visitors is required when entering and on the way to / from wet rooms, devices or the like.
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