Abstract
This short paper reports on the Austrian experiences with the Corona pandemic in the first quarter of 2020. In the beginning Austrian experts neglected the threat but a cluster in a skiing resort including international visitors served as a wake-up call and quickly after that strict and successful measures were applied. The paper proceeds describing the development of SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing and upgrading of testing facilities in Austria. The Austrian Agency for Health & Food Safety (AGES) played a leading role in this process. International cooperation and information exchange were fundamental to the successful implementation of specific and sensitive laboratory methods.
Highlights
This short paper reports on the Austrian experiences with the Corona pandemic in the first quarter of 2020
The first major outbreak in Europe occurred in Northern Italy from where it spread to neighboring countries, notably to Austria, where skiing resorts served as a main transmission hub
As a reaction on international complaints the Austrian government soon afterwards introduced strict measures curbing the spread of the virus
Summary
This short paper reports on the Austrian experiences with the Corona pandemic in the first quarter of 2020. Public health impact COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a novel As a reaction on international complaints the Austrian government soon afterwards introduced strict measures curbing the spread of the virus.
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