COVID-19 Tests Required at Austrian Ski Resorts Austrian authorities have imposed new protocols at ski resorts. To get skiers and snowboarders back on the slopes in a safe manner, guests must now provide a negative COVID test result. PCR or antigen tests are acceptable and must have taken place within 48 hours before entering the resort, effective immediately. In addition to the new regulations, ski slopes have […] Industry News Alex Mangels | February 19, 2021 0 Comments
Over 5,000 Seeking to Join Lawsuit Against Austrian Ski Area at Center of Coronavirus Criminal Investigation More than 5,000 people from across Europe, and including 28 from the USA, are seeking to join a class-action lawsuitย against the Austrian ski resort at the center of a criminal investigationย that seeks to pin the blame on local authorities for their handling of the outbreak, and by initially trying to bury it. Seven weeks after launching an appeal to join […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 18, 2020 2 Comments
Austrian Province of Tirol Provides Detailed Timeline in Defence Against Ischgl Coronavirus Lawsuit Due to the criticisms that the Tirolean health authorities did not take any or too late measures in connection with the coronavirus in the Ischgl case, a detailed chronology from March 5 to 13 from the perspective of the state of Tirol has been made available below, reports Snow Industry News.ย This chronology was also sent to the State Police Directorate […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 14, 2020 0 Comments
Austrian Ski Area Linked to Thousands of Coronavirus Cases Is Relaxing Quarantine Rules The lockdown that has been in effect for three weeks across all 279 municipalities in Tirol, Austria, was lifted last night allowing people to leave their homes for exercise. Authorities are requesting that people refrain from ski touring or any other ‘extreme’ alpine pursuits. Related: UPDATE: 2,500 Coronavirus Victims Sign-Up for Class Action Lawsuit Against Austrian Ski Area Tirol is […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 7, 2020 0 Comments
Austrian Ski Resort Linked to THOUSANDS of Coronavirus Cases | Resort Stayed Open 2-WEEKS After Confirmed Cases in February Ischgl, a popular Austrian ski resort well-known for its party and aprรจs scene, is suspected of being a “breeding ground” for coronavirus, with THOUSANDS of cases being traced back to the area. Ischgl Resort, in the province of Tirol, has been linked to cases in Germany, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark, and other areas of Austria.ย 491 of Norway’s 1,198 cases […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2020 0 Comments