Austria recorded coronavirus numbers dramatically for months, but a three-week lockdown in the neighboring country is now taking effect: infections are down, hospitals are relieved.

Austria recorded a further decrease in the number of new infections with coronavirus, Nearly 1,800 new cases within 24 hours mean Monday’s lowest in two months. As also reported by the Ministry of Health and the Interior, there was a slight decline in the number of COVID patients in general wards, while it remained stable in intensive care units.

The seven-day incidence dropped to 215 cases per 100,000 population, which is . less than the value of Germany (316). The development is the result of a three-week lockdown. Since Monday is also in Vienna Has become the last federal state to reopen bars and hotels. By city, there are about 200 people in the metropolis and it has two million people. omicron version infected with virus.

strict entry rules

To prevent this edition from being dragged on, strict entry rules are in place from Monday. Without further ado, only those who have been vaccinated three times are allowed to enter the country. For those who have been vaccinated twice and those who have recovered, there is an additional obligation to conduct PCR tests. Anyone who does not have a negative test result while entering the country must immediately register and quarantine. Quarantine can be ended only when the PCR test comes negative.

Exemption from the rules are pregnant women and people who cannot be vaccinated for health reasons. The reason for the exception must be proved by a certificate. There are also special rules for children and young people. For travelers, it remains the same 3G Rules, Traffic is not affected by traffic rules.