Chancellor Kurz: Around Easter at the earliest gastronomy and hotels could open their portals

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In two weeks, on March 1, the government will again discuss possible new opening steps. Until then, the development after the latest relaxations will be observed. The various virus mutations are dangerous, the situation is “not predictable”. “Great caution” is still necessary, Kurz emphasized. In any case, the decline in the number of Corona deaths is positive, he said.

“Around Easter at the earliest” gastronomy and hotels can expect to be unlocked, Kurz said. Also Schanigärten may not open until then, assisted Anschober. Inns and hotels have already been closed for 15 weeks.

Opening steps for sports facilities put mayor Ludwig in the room, if the Corona numbers remain stable. In the case of children who are tested at school, it is not understandable why they cannot play soccer in a club in the afternoon. Vienna will continue to expand testing, Ludwig said.

There was no answer to what Corona numbers would be needed for further openings. “We have to keep the situation under control,” Kurz stated as a goal.

Vice Rector Oswald Wagner offered hope: “The vaccinations are working phenomenally.” By summer, he said, the “vulnerable groups” had been vaccinated.