What's the government response timeline for Austria?

Health minister announces that the first 30 Coronavirus-tests have been conducted (so they probably started testing a couple of days before). https://www.vienna.at/influenza-groesseres-problem-als-coronavirus-in-oesterreich/6506064

No additional border checks because of Corona; https://www.salzburg24.at/news/oesterreich/coronavirus-massnahmen-fuer-oesterreich-83916496

Chancellor Kurz informs about measures against the Coronavirus, appeals to Austrians, launches info campaign and telephone hotline; https://www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at/bundeskanzleramt/nachrichten-der-bundesregierung/2020/bundeskanzler-kurz-zu-massnahmen-gegen-coronavirus-oesterreich-ruestet-sich-fuer-alle-szenarien.html

In Carinthia and Tyrol, authorities are tracing people who had contact with the first cases that these provinces have confirmed. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-8042079/Austria-confirms-two-cases-coronavirus.html https://www.kleinezeitung.at/international/corona/5779800/Coronavirus_Weiter-Anstieg-der-Faelle-in-Oesterreich

No additional border checks because of Corona; https://kurier.at/chronik/wien/live-aus-wien-behoerden-praesentieren-coronavirus-notfallplan/400766847

The doctor decides whether you actually have a suspected case and decides on a test. https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html

"Above all, we have analyzed the recommendations from the Austrian health authorities for large-scale events and came to the conclusion that we are not in a position to fullfil their requirements and guarantee a safe congress for our participants and industry partners at this time." From European Congress of Radiology on cancelling their event on March 2nd, but I can't find the actual advice from Austrian health authorities. https://www.itnonline.com/article/coronavirus-fears-cancel-ecr-2020-radiology-meeting-and-cardiology-conference

Notes Austria bans flights from China, Korea, parts of Italy and more; https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/Dokumente/BgblAuth/BGBLA_2020_II_83/BGBLA_2020_II_83.pdfsig

Outdoor events with over 500 participants and indoor events with over 100 people have been canceled. https://www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at/bundeskanzleramt/nachrichten-der-bundesregierung/2020/weitere-massnahmen-gegen-ausbreitung-des-coronavirus.html

Austria will close all non-essential stores beginning on Monday, 16/03; https://www.welt.de/vermischtes/article206537509/Coronavirus-Quarantaene-in-Oesterreich-fast-alle-Geschaefte-landesweit-geschlossen.html

Austria asks all employers to allow work-from-home for their employees; https://www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at/bundeskanzleramt/nachrichten-der-bundesregierung/2020/bundesregierung-praesentiert-aktuelle-beschluesse-zum-coronavirus.html

Public transport not closed, but only essential workers are allowed to use it. https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html

Austria places parts of Tyrol under general curfew, asks all others to stay home; https://orf.at/stories/3157719/ AND https://orf.at/stories/3157642/ "Locals, employees and Austrian guests are isolated for 14 days in the Paznaun Valley or in St. Anton am Arlberg. Entry and exit is not possible. Exceptions apply to blue light organizations, health care andgeneral supply trips and services in the area of ??public services as well as trips that cannot be postponed individually, such as those of dialysis patients." [ https://www.tirol.gv.at/meldungen/meldung/artikel/coronavirus-paznauntal-und-st-anton-am-arlberg-werden-isoliert-1/]

Quarantine implemented for the Heiligenblut region halting all travel from and to the areas. (Source: ACAPS dataset).

Events completely prohibited https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html

Beginning on Monday, gatherings of more than 5 people are banned.; https://www.br.de/nachrichten/deutschland-welt/coronavirus-oesterreich-schliesst-restaurants-und-spielplaetze,RtIMtIT

"Austria banned its nearly 9 million citizens on March 16 from entering public spaces except in certain situations, such as pharmacy, grocery store and ATM trips. All sports fields have been shut, but people are still permitted to go on runs or take walks outside with the people who also live in their apartment or house." ( https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-what-are-the-lockdown-measures-across-europe/a-52905137; https://time.com/5816129/austria-rollback-lockdown/) "By March 16, leaving home was banned by law with limited exceptions, restaurants and shops not delivering daily products were closed, and enforced by administrative and police measures, and a number of communities and regions were declared risk areas and put under quarantine" ( https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19)

Broad relief package with suspension on interest payments, partial release of obligation to pay rent etc. ( https://investinaustria.at/en/news/2020/03/corona-aid-package-economy-details.php; https://iclg.com/briefing/11275-consequences-of-the-current-situation-regarding-covid-19-for-tenants-and-landlords; https://metropole.at/how-the-coronavirus-will-affect-your-business-in-austria/)

Tyrolean authorities placed the entire region in quarantine on 18 March, preventing citizens from traveling outside their towns; https://www.tirol.gv.at/presse/meldungen/meldung/artikel/quarantaeneverordnung-fuer-alle-279-tiroler-gemeinden/

"Short-Time Work" scheme - employees are retained, must do at least 10% of usual workload, employers pay for work that is done, government tops up salary. ( http://knowledge.freshfields.com/en/Global/r/4149/short_time_work_and_special_care_leave__covid-19_emergency; https://www.socialeurope.eu/austrian-short-time-work-model-a-labour-market-policy-for-the-many-not-the-few)

Chancellor Kurz informs about measures against the Coronavirus, appeals to Austrians, launches info campaign and telephone hotline; https://www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at/bundeskanzleramt/nachrichten-der-bundesregierung/2020/bundeskanzler-kurz-zu-massnahmen-gegen-coronavirus-oesterreich-ruestet-sich-fuer-alle-szenarien.html

Symptomatic people are tested, as well as medically vulnerable people. https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html

Once a case has been confirmed, contacts are determined, informed and may be put into quarantine depending on situation. https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html

All non-essential workplaces closed 16th March to 13th April. https://www.handelsverband.at/verband/corona-infos-fuer-den-handel/

All events cancelled until 13th of April: https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html

Information on this website: https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Informationsmaterial-zum-Download.html

Ban on non-EU and EEA member states travelling to Austria, some exceptions made for member states and transit flights, quarantine for Austrian citizens. https://botschaft.austria.org/coronavirus

Tyrolean authorities lift lockdown, except for St. Anton, Paznauntal and Sölden; https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-austria-tyrol/tyrol-austrias-ground-zero-in-coronavirus-outbreak-lifts-quarantines-idUSKBN21P2EZ

Use of mouth-nose protection is mandatory when using public transport. In addition, people have to keep a 1 meter distance from each other. https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html

"small retailers and DIY and gardening supply stores reopened" https://www.euronews.com/2020/04/20/austria-begins-reopening-after-very-early-and-very-harsh-lockdown

Symptomatic people are tested. https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html

Up to 2000 euros/month in income support (USP) for 3 months starting on 20 April for self-employed people and small enterprises. The exact amount is calculated based on the formal income of the past month. https://www.usp.gv.at/Portal.Node/usp/public/content/home/531707.html https://www.usp.gv.at/Portal.Node/usp/public/content/home/531707.html

Austria to launch a new contract tracing app (Decentralised Privacy-Preserving Proximity Tracing) which may replace the existing Red Cross Stop Corona app https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-europe-tech/switzerland-austria-align-with-gapple-on-corona-contact-tracing-idUSL3N2CA36L; https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html

Restrictions will remain in place until August 31st; https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/ (under "Das sollten Sie wissen" -> "Veranstaltungen")

Restrictions remain in place as of 23 Apr 2020; https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/ (under "Das sollten Sie wissen" -> "Veranstaltungen")

Tyrolean authorities lift remaining lockdown in Paznaun, St. Anton and Sölden; no region of Austria under enforced cross-region lockdown, though government still recommends limiting movement; https://tirol.orf.at/stories/3045346/

Tyrolean authorities lift remaining lockdown in Paznaun, St. Anton and Sölden; no region of Austria under enforced cross-region lockdown, though government still recommends limiting movement; https://tirol.orf.at/stories/3045346/

Easing of lockdown from 1st May. People can leave homes now without any valid reason https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/austria-will-reopen-schools-split-classes-next-month

Now even bigger businesses can open if smaller than 400 sq meters "Eine bedeutende Lockerung betrifft wie bereits angekündigt den Handel abseits von Supermärkten und Drogerien, die ja von Anfang an offen halten durften. Während kleinere Geschäfte bereits seit 14. April wieder betrieben werden konnten, dürfen ab 2. Mai auch jene mit mehr als 400 Quadratmetern aufsperren. Auch dürfen - bei Maskenpflicht - mehr Menschen als bisher die Geschäfte betreten: Statt wie bisher 20 Quadratmeter müssen nur mehr zehn pro Kunde zur Verfügung stehen." https://www.vienna.at/corona-lockerungen-das-aendert-sich-ab-1-mai/6605215

Now some public events with less than 10 participants (or 30 in case of funerals) are allowed: "Erlaubt werden nun auch öffentliche Veranstaltungen mit maximal zehn Teilnehmern, andere sind untersagt. Das gilt für kulturelle Veranstaltungen, Sportveranstaltungen, Hochzeiten, Filmvorführungen (also Kinos), Ausstellungen und Kongresse. Bei Begräbnissen sind 30 Teilnehmer erlaubt. Und: Dieses Verbot betrifft explizit nicht Veranstaltungen im privaten Bereich. Auch Versammlungen nach dem Versammlungsgesetz sind gestattet." https://www.vienna.at/corona-lockerungen-das-aendert-sich-ab-1-mai/6605215

Now some public events with less than 10 participants (or 30 in case of funerals) are allowed: "Erlaubt werden nun auch öffentliche Veranstaltungen mit maximal zehn Teilnehmern, andere sind untersagt. Das gilt für kulturelle Veranstaltungen, Sportveranstaltungen, Hochzeiten, Filmvorführungen (also Kinos), Ausstellungen und Kongresse. Bei Begräbnissen sind 30 Teilnehmer erlaubt. Und: Dieses Verbot betrifft explizit nicht Veranstaltungen im privaten Bereich. Auch Versammlungen nach dem Versammlungsgesetz sind gestattet." https://www.vienna.at/corona-lockerungen-das-aendert-sich-ab-1-mai/6605215

Pupils in their final year rejoin school on May 4. https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/austria-will-reopen-schools-split-classes-next-month

"Ziel sei es zudem, dass ab 15. Mai die Schulen schrittweise wieder den Unterricht aufnehmen könnten. Für Abiturienten und Lehrlinge solle die Vorbereitung auf die Abschlussprüfungen bereits ab dem 4. Mai beginnen." https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/schulen-und-gaststaetten-sollen-oeffnen-oesterreich-kuendigt-weitere-lockerungen-ab-mitte-mai-an/25759610.html

The government has extended its border policies to 31 May. This includes the 14-day quarantine with exceptions (through-travellers, Austrians, those with a negative covid-test) https://www.diepresse.com/5809791/verlangerte-grenzshykontrollen-wer-derzeit-ein-und-ausreisen-darf

Restaurants should be able to operate starting on 15 May. "Ab 15. Mai sollen in Österreich die Gaststätten - unter Einhaltung von Hygiene- und Abstandsregeln - öffnen dürfen. " https://www.merkur.de/welt/coronavirus-oesterreich-lockerungen-sommer-urlaub-kurz-tote-news-infizierte-zr-13745169.html

Starting on 29 May it should be possible to gather 100 people. Then 250 starting on 1 July and 500 from 1 August. https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/

"On May 11th, the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) have returned to the regular timetable for regional train traffic within Austria. Since May 18th, the regular timetable is also valid again for long-distance travelling within the Austrian territory." ( https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information) "Public transport is to resume regular service starting May 11. " https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/05/04/aust-m04.html

Almost all businesses are open, but there is still no complete plan about when will theaters and cinemas reopen. https://www.vienna.at/museen-oeffnen-nach-corona-das-muss-man-wissen/6615360

The education minister Fassmann seemingly wants schools to restart as usual. Closing is recommended only in some circumstances. Schools are virtually all open as of 18 May. Some are recommended to close if there are suspected cases. 60+years old teachers can stay at home presenting a medical certificate. Universities are opening to permit some exams that cannot be made online. About universities: https://www.vienna.at/unis-wieder-erste-pruefungen-vor-ort/6608673 About schools in general: https://www.vienna.at/lehrer-kehrten-an-schulen-zurueck-schule-in-wien-blieb-zu/6622980

Austria eases measures on the German and the Swiss border. Now they only conduct a screening on the border. However, the strict measures remain for other neighbours. https://www.vienna.at/grenzoeffnung-aktuelle-reisebeschraenkungen-zu-oesterreichs-nachbarlaendern/6621675

Schools are open for exams. Return to class will be conducted stepwise. https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/

Cinemas will open on 1 June https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/

Given the very different contagion situation in different regions of the country, there is reason to recommend not to travel to more dangerous parts of the country, but I could not find anything specific. https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/

The main government website is about Covid info now: https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/

There are 13 Drive-in test stations, but you can only know the address of your test station if you call the medical staff and they confirm that there is a serious suspicion that you are infected. https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/ https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/

"From May 29th events for up to 100 people , both indoor and outdoor, are allowed again, and from July 1st there can be events with up to 250 participants again. From August 1st, events with up to 500 people should be possible. Small concerts will therefore be possible again in late summer. However, Anschober already pointed out that concerts with 10,000 people will probably not be possible for a long time". ( https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/)

"Vienna Airport, Innsbruck Airport and Salzburg Airport are operational, though with limited services. Austrian Airlines has suspended regular air traffic until May 31st" "In close accordance with the German Federal Government, the Austrian Government has announced a complete opening of the border between Germany and Austria for June 15th. A similar agreement has been reached with Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Talks with other neighbouring countries are currently being held." "International travel is currently limited or not possible at all. To enter Austria, the following regulations are in place until May 31st: People travelling to Austria are obligated to produce a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result upon entry. The certificate cannot be older than 4 days when entering Austria. Without the certificate, entry will be denied. Transiting the Austrian territory without stopover is permitted. Austrian citizens or people with primary, secondary or habitual residence in Austria do not have to produce such a certificate if they commit to a 14-day quarantine in their place of residence. Entry by air is prohibited to third country nationals from states outside the Schengen area. Third country nationals travelling from inside the Schengen area by air, have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result or are obligated to commit to a 14-day quarantine." ( https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information)

A list of full relief measures can be seen here. https://www.tpa-group.com/en/cee-news-en/austria-covid-19-virus-relief-measures/

Cinemas, clubs and large music / entertainment venues remain closed. https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/ https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/05/16/austria-outlines-plans-to-reopen-theaters-cinemas.html

Public events remain cancelled. https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/05/16/austria-outlines-plans-to-reopen-theaters-cinemas.html

"Austria on Friday [17/5] outlined plans to start allowing seated cultural events of up to 100 people in two weeks' time, ramping up to 1,000 people from Aug. 1, as it eases coronavirus restrictions." https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/05/16/austria-outlines-plans-to-reopen-theaters-cinemas.html

Hotels are reopening with hope to re-start tourism - suggests no restrictions on internal movement, despite nil specific advice or announcements. "Austria's tourism sector contributes about 8 percent of economic output in a normal year, and it relies heavily on German visitors. Hotels and other forms of tourist accommodation will be allowed to reopen on May 29, the government has said." https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/05/16/austria-outlines-plans-to-reopen-theaters-cinemas.html" On April 27th it was decided that hotel operations in Austria may start again on May 29th . Of course, this is also an opening under special security measures . At the same time as hotels, guesthouses, etc., swimming pools and leisure facilities may open their doors on May 29th . The respective editions are still being worked on." https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/

Tests are available at Vienna airport both for those arriving and leaving for a fee to prove infection status prior to arrival or prior to travelling elsewhere. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-52599554/coronavirus-tests-offered-at-vienna-airport-to-avoid-quarantine https://www.euronews.com/2020/05/06/coronavirus-travellers-charged-190-at-vienna-airport-to-avoid-14-day-covid-19-quarantine

"From May 15, all pupils in the six to 14 age group will return to school, followed by the remaining pupils from June 3, the government announced in late April" http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/05/c_139030359.htm

Borders are open to some specific countries, require -ve PCR tests from others, and will allow entry to citizens and some others without a test if they commit to 14days of quarantine. "Since 4 June, Austrian borders have been open to Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, and Hungary. For all other countries, cross-border travel is still strongly discouraged or impossible. Persons entering Austria from any other country must submit a medical certificate stating that they have had a negative test for COVID-19 (PCR test). The medical certificate must not be older than four days upon entry. Transiting through Austria without a stop is permitted. Austrian citizens, EU/EEA/CH/UK citizens, and third-country nationals travelling from within the Schengen area can enter without the test if they commit to a 14-day home quarantine. https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information

As of today Austria permits again travels to and from 31 European countries. Travelers do not need to go into quarantine or present a coronavirus test result when traveling to Austria from these countries. However, travel from other countries is strongly discouraged or banned. https://metropole.at/coronavirus-in-austria/

An stimulus package was announced today to the tune of $56 billion to go towards a one-off top-up payment to unemployment benefits of 450 euros spread over three months, as well as cutting the lowest income tax bracket to 20% from 25%, and a tax break for company investments of up to 14%. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-austria-aid/austrian-stimulus-package-brings-coronavirus-measures-to-50-billion-euros-idUSKBN23N28G

Austria issued a travel warning against North Rhine Westphalia following a COVID outbreak in Gütersloh. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-germany-austria/austria-warns-against-travel-to-german-state-after-abattoir-outbreak-idUKKBN23V17V

Austria has lifted the travel warning against the German state region NRW and limits it to Gütersloh (the city of the corona virus outbreak). https://www.handelsblatt.com/dpa/konjunktur/wirtschaft-handel-und-finanzen-oesterreich-plant-verpflichtende-corona-tests-fuer-reisende-aus-guetersloh/25958168.html

Austria has issued a travel warning for citizens flying in from Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-austria-balkans/austria-issues-travel-warnings-for-bulgaria-romania-over-coronavirus-idUKKBN2490ZG

Austria has launched a website explaining its stopp-corona mobile phone track and trace app and inviting suggestions in a bid to boost trust and convince more people to use it. https://uk.reuters.com/article/healthcoronavirus-austria-apps/austria-invites-suggestions-to-improve-coronavirus-track-and-trace-app-idUKL8N2EF1BB

Large music and events venues are not yet able to operate at capacity, some therefore remain closed, however, cinemas, bars and clubs are now able to operate if they maintain social distancing measures. https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information https://www.culturalpolicies.net/covid-19/comparative-overview-reopening/ https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/05/16/austria-outlines-plans-to-reopen-theaters-cinemas.html

Public events are limited in terms of numbers depending on setting with plans for larger events to be allowed from 1st August. Larger events may be allowed under specific circumstances by applying for a permit. https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information

Since 1 July, events for up to 250 people (indoors) and 500 people (outdoors) respectively are permitted. https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information

Travel controls differ greatly depending on country including free entry, need for a -ve test result, medical certificate or a requirement of 14 days of self-quarantine: "At the moment, travellers from the following countries do not need to show a negative COVID-19 test or commit to quarantine: Belgium, Germany, Denmark (including the Faroe Islands), Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Ireland, Cyprus, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City, Spain.The regulation applies only to people who are residents in the listed countries or Austrian citizens. It is also a prerequisite that you have not been in any country other than Austria or those European countries in the past 14 days. You do not need to show a test if you are only transiting through Austria without a stopover. COVID-19 Test or Self-Quarantine Required: From the UK, Sweden, Portugal, Bulgaria, and Romania only travel in conjunction with a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test or self-quarantine is permitted. Entry Prohibited: Entry by air is prohibited to third-country nationals from states outside the Schengen area. Exemptions apply. Third-country nationals travelling from inside the Schengen area by air have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result or are obligated to commit to a 14-day quarantine." https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information

Relief measures continue as previously described.

Stop Corona App is in use https://www.roteskreuz.at/site/meet-the-stopp-corona-app/

A gradual re-opening of the economy has started after April 13, from small shops, construction and garden centers, while other stores and hairdressers were allowed to open at the beginning of May. By mid-May when religious services, outdoor sports, museums, libraries, and archives reopened, and the Bundesliga was allowed to restart. Open air markets and business premises are exempted from the mandate on mouth and nose protective masks since June 1. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

From 1 August, indoor events for up to 500 people and outdoor events for up to 750 people will be permitted. https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information

The borders to certain European countries are now open again. Entry by air is still?prohibited to third-country nationals from states outside the Schengen area. Third-country nationals travelling to Austria from inside the Schengen area by air have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result AND are additionally obligated to commit to a 10-day self-quarantine. https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information

On June 16, the package was increased to € 50 billion (13 % of GDP) to include stimulus measures. On the expenditure side measures include investment in climate protection, affordable housing, health, and digitalisation and a one-off support for unemployed and families. Several specific tax relief measures are aimed at the agricultural and forestry sectors, culture and publishing. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Vienna Airport now offers molecular-biological COVID-19 tests (PCR test) directly on-site at the airport. The test findings are available within a period of about three hours. https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information

"Since 1 August, indoor events for up to 500 people and outdoor events for up to 750 people have been permitted." https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information#quarantined-regions

The Education Minister has released a set of guidelines to help the new school year that will begin in 3 weeks, which includes setting up a hotline, ventilating classrooms, along with some other measures. https://www.diepresse.com/5853858/schulstart-unterricht-im-freien-gurgeltests-alle-drei-wochen