As the first cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Austria
during the last two weeks and the virus is spreading in Italy, it
is essential for Austrian employers to know about their and their
employee's duties. This article provides guidance.
The coronavirus has quickly spread in and from China but has
also affected many other countries, particularly Italy, one of
Austria's border countries and an important business partner,
where more and more cases of coronavirus occur.
The Austrian Ministry for Social Affairs, Health, Welfare and
Consumer Protection together with the Austrian Agency for Health
and Food Security has set up a 24-hour hotline, where experts
answer questions about coronavirus. The hotline number is:
0043 800 555 621. In addition an emergency health
hotline (number 1450) has been set up. People can call this number
when they believe that there may be a coronavirus infection (due to
contact with infected persons or the like).
