The first sample processes are emerging on the role of the Austrian tourist resort of Ischgl in the spread of the corona virus. At the end of September, Austrian consumer advocate Peter Kolba announced that he would file the first complaints from victims for damages and recognition of consequential damages at the Vienna Regional Court.
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This includes cases of Germans who either died from the disease or, as in the case of a man from the Rhineland, after a long stay at the Intensive care unit would have to contend with consequential damage. "In some cases it is about 100,000 euros," said Kolba of the German Press Agency.
According to him, those responsible reacted too late and not comprehensively enough to the outbreak of the Corona crisis. The virus was carried to 45 countries from Ischgl, which is known for its après-ski scene.
1000 vacationers in Tyrol are involved in the criminal proceedings
More than 6000 vacationers in Tyrol, many of them Germans, have now reported to Kolba as victims. According to the association, around 1,000 people have already decided to join the criminal proceedings as private parties
.Kolba sees the case of an Italian living in Munich, who only visited the place on March 12 for a professional flying visit, as an indication that meeting business partners for a meal was sufficient for infection. On March 13th, the Paznauntal with the towns of Ischgl and Galtür was quarantined. According to Kolba, the sometimes chaotic circumstances surrounding the departure of the tourists would also be part of the process.
Meanwhile, Ischgl is taking measures to prevent the virus from spreading again in the winter season. All tourism employees should arrive with a negative corona test or be tested on site. During the season, employees would then be offered ongoing test opportunities. interview
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Guests are also recommended to present a negative test result when checking in at the hotel. Otherwise they could be tested on site. In addition, the wastewater is to be analyzed in search of the virus.
