112 AT COVID-19 Kurz statement

Record ID: 462637
  • Title: 112 AT COVID-19 Kurz statement
  • Date: 15th March 2020
  • Description:Chancellor Sebastian KURZ gives a speech to the nation Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz gave a speech to the Nation Tonight, concerning COVID-19 measures. Shotlist SOUNDBITE (German), Sebastian KURZ, Austrian Chancellor: "We still do have a chance in Austria to slow down the spread of the virus. But only if we take the right steps. We must bring Austria down to an "emergency status" from tomorrow on. That means: there will be no more teaching in schools. Care-taking, of course, is guaranteed. Shops will remain closed, exceptions food and pharmacies and other necessities. Events will no longer take place. And freedom of movement must also be restricted. This means: stay at home unless you have to go to work, do necessary errands or help other people who are in urgent need of support. And I know from my own family that you can get cabin Fever. And so, if you feel, that it is necessary to go into the Fresh air, then do this, take a walk in the forest or in the City. But do this alone or with the People who you live together. Keep a distance of at least 1 meter to anybody else!" SOUNDBITE(German): "Dear ladies and gentlemen, dear Austrians, Next week is going to be a very challenging time for us. But next week, when you ask yourselves the question: why are we doing this? Then be aware that we are doing this to save lives. And the more people we get involved, the more lives we will save. Thank you very much for your contribution!"
  • Collection: ORF
  • Genre:News
  • Producer:ORF
  • Transmission Date:15/03/2020
  • Decade: 2020s
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