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Many Styrian businesses are waiting for Covid aid

Many companies are waiting for compensation for their loss of earnings due to the coronavirus lockdowns.

(Bild: www.viennareport.at)

A recent request from the Neos party to the Ministry of Health shows that although the pandemic is long gone, many Styrian businesses are still waiting for compensation payments.

It's hard to think back, but the strict coronavirus measures were in place: Baby elephant distancing, compulsory masks, curfews, plus strict bans on entering the premises. Hairdressers had to put their scissors aside, cinema operators had to switch off their film projectors, retailers had to close their doors and pubs had to switch to a takeaway service. Consumers and entrepreneurs were in the same boat - but for many businesses, the pandemic has still not been digested economically.