Covid Austria, lockdown for non-vaccinated people in force today

They will not be able to go to the restaurant, the hairdresser, participate in sporting events and use the ski lifts. The new provisions also apply to hotels The announced measures to contain coronavirus infections come into force in Austria. From today only people vaccinated against Covid-19 and those who have recovered after contracting the infection will be able to eat in restaurants, go to the hairdresser, participate in sporting events and use the ski lifts. The new provisions also apply to hotels. Local authorities will be able to introduce more stringent measures if necessary, up to local lockdowns. The rules come into force with a transition phase of four weeks, during which the documentation of a first vaccine and the negative result of a PCR test for Covid-19 will be sufficient. Children under 12 are excluded from the new provisions, while in the 13-15 age group the test with negative result is sufficient. Those who cannot get vaccinated against Covid-19 due to medical conditions will need a certificate and test.Nationally, the weekly incidence is 599.6 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. An increase in Covid vaccinations was reported over the weekend. In Austria the tests are free for everyone.