Da es bereits Anfragen am Gemeindeamt gab, ob Informationen zu Corona auch in anderen Sprachen erhältlich sind. Uns liegt lediglich eine Info in englisch vor, die wie folgt lautet (entnommen https://fm4.orf.at/stories/3000031/):
Corona Virus in Austria
The Austrian government has extended the measures aimed at slowing the spread of the corona virus, Covid-19. So far, as of Monday at 3 p.m., 1016 people have tested positive for the virus, with 3 fatalities.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the virus strain that causes Covid-19.
If you have symptoms or are worried that you may have the virus, stay at home and call the phone number 1450 (available 24/7)
New Rules
In an extraordinary session of parliament today, Sunday 15th March, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz extended restrictions on freedom of movement. The measures were passed unanimously in record time.
As of Monday the 16th March, you should only leave your house for three reasons, Kurz said:
1) for work engagements and activities that can’t be delayed or carried out from your own home,
2) to make urgent purchases of food,
3) to go to the aid of other people in urgent need.
What’s Open
Food shops, chemists, post offices, petrol stations, banks, tobacconists and animal feed stores all remain open.
The authorities say there is no need to make large “hamster purchases” of provisions.
What You Can Do
You can go out; for a walk, for example, but only alone or with people with whom you share a household. Chancellor Kurz said these excursions should only be undertaken if absolutely necessary.
These restrictions already began on Sunday in the province of Tyrol.
The Possible Penalties
The Austrian police has been tasked with controlling the new regulations and if you break the rules, fines of up to 2,180 Euro can be applied.
No Bars, No Restaurants, No Sports
Kurz also announced further restrictions on everyday life in Austria.
As of Tuesday, 17th March, restaurants and bars will be shut entirely. Before this new tightening of the rules, they had been told they could open until 3 p.m.
Sports grounds and facilities as well as playgrounds are also closed with immediate effect.
Border News
Flights from the UK, the Netherlands, Russia and Ukraine have been added to the list of those denied permission to land in Austria.
Flight connections with France, Spain and Switzerland, Iran and South Korea had already been suspended to slow the spread of coronavirus. Italian citizens have been barred entry to Austria.
Germany is closing its borders with Austria as of 8 a.m. on Monday, 16th, with exceptions being made for commuters and the transport of goods. Austria has introduced border checks with Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Education
Secondary schools and institutes of higher education in Austria are shut. Primary schools and Kindergartens have switched to providing childcare because the government wants to avoid having young children being looked after by their grandparents, putting the most at-risk group in more danger of becoming infected.
Call For Solidarity
Chancellor Kurz spoke of weeks ahead that will be “challenging, difficult and painful” but called on a sense of solidarity in society to fight the spread of the virus. He said everyone had a part to play in this common struggle.
Young men who did alternative social service (Zivildienst) in the last five years will be called into service; the period of those currently serving will be prolonged.
A four billion euro aid fund has been created for businesses affected by the corona shutdown.