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The Ministry of Health issued rules for holding Christmas markets last night. The decree, which comes into force on November 13, clarifies what is meant by occasional markets – namely “sales events at which, seasonally or not, dealers, operators of catering establishments or showmen meet in a certain place to sell goods, food or beverages or to provide services”. By “not regular” the Ministry understands markets that take place at intervals of more than once a month and not longer than ten weeks.
Prevention concept necessary
If 250 people are expected at once, a prevention concept must be submitted. The approval by the district administrative authority must also take into account the epidemiological situation in the catchment area of the occasional market and the capacities of the local health authority in case of a necessary contact person follow-up due to a suspected or diseased case.
Closing hours as in gastronomy
The same rules apply to food in these markets as in the catering industry, including the closing hours. Some things could become difficult at the traditionally crowded Christmas markets. For example, the current ordinance states that the operator must ensure that food and beverages are not consumed in the immediate vicinity of the issuing point. Administration areas must also be set up so that there is a distance of at least one meter between groups of visitors.
Essentially the same conditions apply to them as for other outdoor events. A prevention concept is needed, and a distance should be kept as far as possible. The current coronavirus situation in the region should be taken into account when granting permission.
Maximum of ten people at Christmas party
Regarding the Christmas parties this year, it is explicitly clarified that indoor no more than ten people are allowed. Already so far it applied in the appropriate measure regulation that with meetings without assigned and marked places only ten guests in closed areas and maximally 100 are permitted outside. Now Christmas, wedding and birthday celebrations are explicitly mentioned to make it clear that these are meant.
Rules for top-class sport
The ordinance also specifies the rules for top-level sport. Apart from the audience, up to 100 athletes indoors and 200 outdoors, plus the coaches, coaches and other persons required for the staging of the event, are permitted. A prevention concept must be drawn up for these persons.
— Hector Pascua, Source: ORF.at/agencies. Picture: screenshot, ORF Zeit im Bild, 22 Uhr, 15.10.2020
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