Austrian authorities announced on Wednesday that it will drop most of its COVID-19 restrictions, following in the footsteps of other European countries as the health situation improves.
“From March 5, most of the restrictions, which people complain so much about, will disappear,” said Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, during a press conference in Vienna.
“From that time, it will be possible to access outdoor places, including hotels, restaurants, concerts, and sporting events without the need to show a vaccine pass, even the curfew will be lifted.”
The antigen and PCR tests will no longer be required and will be evaluated as to whether they are free of charge, according to Nehammer.
The mayor of Vienna, Michael Ludwig, has decided to maintain stricter measures in the Austrian capital for the time being.
Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein spoke of “a paradigm shift” thanks to the Omicron variant while calling for “flexibility” in the face of an unpredictable virus.
Since the beginning of February, people aged over 18 must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face a heavy fine; an unprecedented measure in the European Union. However, less than 70% of the population has a complete vaccination schedule.
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