Now the 3G rule also applies to hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes and other healthcare institutions. As of Friday, both visitors and employees can re-enter these institutions without a corona vaccination and without a test. According to the Ministry of Health, this scheme will apply nationwide, but it remains to be seen whether all countries will follow this example. Vienna, in particular, has taken a stricter course on this point. In any case, an FFP2 mask must still be worn.
A corresponding amendment to the Basic Measures Regulation Covid 19 will be announced on Thursday. The measure is justified with the current situation. In addition to Corona, flu or the RS virus would also occur in hospitals and nursing homes. The mask is currently the only reliable protection for this.
3G proof currently “no longer usable”
“Only the FFP2 mask effectively protects patients against the currently rampant viral diseases. A 3G proof is no longer expedient in this situation,” said Health Minister Johannes Rauch (Greens). Vaccination and recovery would only provide limited protection against the passing on a corona infection.
There are no extra efforts for tests and checks
In addition, the ongoing obligation to test personnel was often a burden, it is argued. Extra effort was caused by the control and constant presentation of 3G certificates.
The scheme is valid until the end of February
The new regulation applies until the end of February. If anything changes in the current corona situation, a new version of the scheme is possible at any time, according to Rauch.
Source: Krone
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