Covid: Austria, tough lockdown for unvaccinated people in force

(ANSA) - BOLZANO, 15 NOV - In Austria from midnight the hard lockdown is in force for the unvaccinated. About two million non-immunized Austrians can now leave their homes alone for work, basic shopping and motor activities. The government announces tight controls with fines of 500 euros for citizens and 3,600 euros for exhibitors. Children under the age of 12, pregnant women and those who cannot be vaccinated are excluded from the restrictions. Pupils who participate in mass screening in schools are also exempted. Chirreceives the first dose by December 6 and is in possession of a negative PCR buffer for 48 hours 'comes out' of the lockdown. For lamovida in Vienna, it is no longer enough to just be vaccinated, but a PCR test is also needed.The government is divided on further measures to curb the fourth wave of coronavirus in Austria, which currently has an incidence of 848. Health Minister Wolfgang Mueckstein's curfew also for vaccinated people has been, at least for the moment, rejected by Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg. (HANDLE).