During the ski season in Austria, respirators and the 3G rule will be mandatory – SME.sk

VIENNA. Winter ski season in Austria will be vaccinated against coronavirus, as well as for people who have overcome COVID-19, to proceed almost without restriction – with the exception of the obligation to wear an FFP2 respirator.

The anti-pandemic rules, which will apply on cable cars or in gastronomy and hotels, were presented on Monday by Tourism Minister Elisabeth Köstinger, the head of the health department Wolfgang Mückstein and Tyrolean governor Günther Platter, the APA agency and the ORF station informed.

The 3G rule will apply to everyone on the lifts (proof with a certificate of vaccination, negative test or recovery from covid).

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The Austrian government does not envisage limiting the capacity of cable cars and lifts and therefore does not anticipate that long lines should be formed in front of them. People will not even have to keep their distance, as was the case last year.

The 3G rule will also apply to the field of gastronomy and hospitality, as well as to the Christmas markets. From the third stage of the coronavirus spread plan adopted by the Austrian government in early September, only the PCR test will be recognized. The three-tier plan is based on the workload of intensive care units in hospitals.

Mückstein again appealed to the people of Austria to be vaccinated. “Make an appointment today. This will protect not only yourself but also your loved ones,” he said.

He added that if people do not hesitate to get vaccinated, they can receive both doses before the start of the winter season and thus have the status of a fully vaccinated person.

“Who wants to enjoy safe and carefree vacation, should be vaccinated, “Köstinger emphasized.