In Austria, a variety of protective measures are still in place to avoid a second lockdown.

Measures such as face mask requirements are being (re-)introduced as needed, some of them locally. Currently, face masks are required in all public indoor areas, such as in shops, museums and the service sector (at the hairdresser's). Masks are also required on public transport, in cable cars, and in restaurants whenever you're away from your table.

Find all information on current regulations here.

In July, nationwide testing was introduced within the tourism industry. Those working at accommodation establishments can be tested on a voluntary basis, with the costs covered by the Austrian government. This large-scale testing means that possible cases can be found early and necessary measures put in place.

Austria is one of the first European countries to have developed its own app that helps identify chains of infection and break them. The "Stopp Corona" app has been downloaded more than 800,000 times since March 2020. The app adheres to the "Privacy-Preserving Contact Tracing" guidelines, meaning that chains of infection can be broken whilst maintaining privacy.

You can download the app from the App Store or Play Store regardless of whether you live in Austria or not. Find more information on the "Stopp Corona" app here.