Austria intends to conduct widespread testing for COVID-19
In a bid to combat the rising COVID-19 cases, Austria has announced stricter lockdown measures similar to those implemented in Slovakia. The new lockdown, set to start on Tuesday, will last for nearly three weeks.
The Chancellor of Austria, Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP), revealed the plans in a broadcast on the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) on Sunday. Most businesses and schools will have to close again as part of the stricter lockdown, aiming to prevent the alleged threat of overloading the healthcare system.
Under the new rules, leaving private living spaces will only be permitted for valid reasons, such as going to work or shopping. The target group for the initial mass tests includes teachers, and the mass testing of the population is scheduled to take place before Christmas.
However, no further details about the testing process or the reasons for the stricter lockdown were provided in the announcement. The mass tests are set to begin towards the end of the lockdown, which ends on December 6. Unfortunately, there is no available information specifying the exact time when mass testing of the population in Austria will begin after the so-called lockdown measures are lifted on December 6.
The Austrian flag waves prominently as the country prepares for the stricter lockdown, a stark reminder of the ongoing global pandemic. The measures in Austria are reminiscent of those taken in Slovakia, highlighting the shared efforts to control the spread of the virus.
As the world continues to grapple with COVID-19, nations like Austria are implementing stricter measures to protect their citizens and ensure the healthcare system remains capable of dealing with the increasing caseload. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the effectiveness of these measures and the path forward for Austria and other nations in similar situations.
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