The lockdown was described as temporary. On November 19, due to the fourth wave in the country, Austria announced a full national lockdown for all citizens starting on November 22 and lasting for 20 days, including the introduction of a legal requirement for citizens to get vaccinated starting from 1 February 2022.
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Is it safe to go to Austria right now?
According to the Global Peace Index -- Vision of Humanity published a few days ago, Austria is the world's #3 safest country among 163, and Czechia is the #6. The safety is much higher than in most other countries.
Does Austria have any COVID restrictions?
As of July 1, 2023 all coronavirus restrictions have been removed. This means: There is no requirement to wear a mask in public life (public transport, cultural areas, restaurants, stores, etc.). You can enter Austria without documentary requirements or evidence (vaccinated - tested - recovered)
Update 2020-12-18: A countrywide lockdown is to apply in Austria from 26 December to at least 24 January 2021. Shops, restaurants, cultural and tourist ...
Nov 15, 2021 · The measures introduced in Austria on Monday, which come amid growing pressure on the nation's hospitals, will initially last for 10 days.
Nov 15, 2021 · Austria yesterday announced a lockdown that targets unvaccinated people, becoming the latest European nation to impose stricter measures as ...
Nov 19, 2021 · On 19 November Austria imposed a countrywide lockdown and became the first European country to make covid vaccination mandatory, from 1 February ...
Nov 22, 2021 · Austria has returned to a full national lockdown as protests against new restrictions aimed at curbing Covid-19 infections spread across ...
Nov 19, 2021 · The Austrian government is putting the entire country in lockdown starting Nov. 22 and is planning legislation to make vaccination compulsory ...
Nov 14, 2021 · The Austrian government has ordered a nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated people to combat rising coronavirus infections and deaths.
Dec 7, 2021 · The unvaccinated will stay in lockdown when Austria lifts its wider general lockdown on Sunday, Chancellor Karl Nehammer confirmed on Tuesday.
Jan 26, 2022 · Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Wednesday announced that a lockdown specifically for unvaccinated people is to come to an end next week. T ...