Austria abolishes mandatory quarantine after corona infection | Coronavirus what you need to know

In the midst of a summer wave of corona cases, Austria abolishes mandatory quarantine for people infected with the virus. “We are now imposing restrictions on access instead of a mandatory quarantine,” said Austrian Health Minister Johannes Rauch.

The relaxation comes in view of the psychological and social consequences of the corona crisis, it sounds. Anxiety and depression have increased worldwide.

The relaxation will take effect on August 1. Those infected with the coronavirus can also go out again, albeit with an FFP2 mask. “Anyone who is ill will stay at home,” emphasizes Minister Rauch. “We are simply entering a new phase of the pandemic response well prepared.”

Notification requirement

We cannot test the pandemic, vaccinate and isolate the pandemic. There will also be a reporting obligation in order to maintain an overview of the development of the corona pandemic.

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The seven-day incidence in Austria is about 900 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Compared to last summer, significantly more Covid-19 patients are being cared for in Austrian hospitals.

In comparison, our incidence is currently 688 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in a fortnight.

France

The French Senate has approved a bill that will end the corona pass and other corona measures from 1 August. A corona test to enter France is still possible in certain circumstances.

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If the French government wants to reintroduce the corona pass or other measures, it needs the approval of parliament. In very precisely defined cases, the government can still impose a negative corona test for those who want to enter the country. This concerns, for example, travelers from countries where a dangerous variant of the virus is active.

A Covid certificate is still required until August 1 to travel to France. The sanitary pass was no longer needed in the catering industry or for leisure activities, but is still required in health institutions and care centers.

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