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A woman walks past a mask shop in Vienna. PHOTO: Reuters
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Vienna and two other Austrian provinces will return all-day traffic restrictions on the Easter holidays, instead of the current evening hours. This was stated today by the Minister of Health of Austria Rudolf Anshober, quoted by Reuters, BTA reported.
The aim of the measure is to alleviate the burden on hospitals that have to deal with an increasing number of coronavirus infections.
The full closure will take effect on April 1, and will last until April 6. Except for Vienna, it will apply to the federal states of Burgenland and Lower Austria.
Most businesses will be closed, except for stores that sell essential goods, the DPA said. People are urged to stay at home during the holidays and go out only for emergencies or for a walk.
Currently, the seven-day incidence per 100,000 inhabitants in Vienna is over 300, compared to an average of 247 for the country.
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