The government announced the end of the quarantine on Monday, August 1. But what does that mean? What can you do now? There is great uncertainty and confusion. Many questions remain unanswered. The “Krone” provides answers.
The quarantine is replaced by the equally attractive restriction of word traffic. But what can you do now?
- Work: For example, infected people who go to the office must wear an FFP2 mask there. You can, but it doesn’t have to. In the future, absenteeism due to illness will not only be possible at the GP, but also by telephone. Persons at increased risk are still entitled to work from home or to take temporary leave. Staying at home for fear of contamination of colleagues? Not allowed.
- Hospitals & Co.: There are entry bans for infected people in hospitals and sanatoriums, nursing and retirement homes or kindergartens. This prohibition does not apply to employees. In necessary cases, positive nurses or doctors wearing a mask can be on duty. The medical association is annoyed. Not much has been clarified yet to “properly plan a hospital operation,” said Vice President Harald Mayer. Who controls the access rules, who controls who is allowed to work and how? “We certainly don’t play police.”
- Gastronomy: Bizarre – Infected people are allowed to go to the cafe or inn, but only sit there with a mask. Consumption is not possible. In the guest garden, however, positive people are also allowed to drop their masks from a distance.
- Swimming pools: Infected persons are allowed to enter. If a distance of two meters can be maintained, the masks can be removed. It tingles in the pool. Then those affected should be masked. This is also confirmed by the Ministry of Health. The mask must be worn correctly. However, this is difficult to do in the water, so it is better not to swim.
- Duration & Control: With the quarantine off, the contact tracing is also stopped. The traffic restrictions last ten days, after five days a free test is possible.
Who should check all this (see hospitals)? There are random checks. Violations can lead to a fine of up to 1450 euros. The government calls for masks to be worn and personal responsibility.
Source: Krone
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