In the first Corona wave in March 2020, the ski location hit the headlines. Now the new season should start – with a corona security concept.
Ischgl – The Austrian winter sports resort Ischgl starts this year’s winter season on November 25th – accompanied by extensive anti-corona measures.
“The goal is and will remain to be one of the safest destinations in the Alpine region for our guests,” said Alexander von der Thannen from the Paznaun-Ischgl tourist office. The cable car cabins would be disinfected with cold fogging devices. The same method is also used daily in the ski buses as well as in sports shops, ski depots, toilet facilities, elevator cabins and the first aid stations, it said.
Camera systems are intended to optimize waiting times at the cash registers and lifts by means of density measurements and mobility analyzes.
Ischgl hit the international headlines in the first Corona wave in March 2020. The authorities are said to have reacted too late to clear indications that the corona virus is rampant in the village. Numerous tourists – many from Germany – have been infected and brought the virus back to their home countries. The place canceled the winter season 2020/21 for security reasons.
The official official regulations are still missing for the upcoming winter season in Austria. It is foreseeable, however, that the 3G rule (tested, vaccinated or recovered) will apply to ski operation and that an FFP2 mask will be required at least for cable car cabins and in closed areas. dpa
