Austria declares lockdown for Covid unvaccinated from Monday, 15 Nov 2021
Austria has ordered a nationwide lockdown for its citizens who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19, a first in the EU, although other member nations could soon follow.
Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said the lockdown would come into force from Monday and that it was “necessary” to stem the country’s record surge in cases.
The measure will affect about 35 per cent of Austrians, or just over three million people.
It means those aged over 12 who are not vaccinated or cannot show that they have recently recovered from Covid-19 will not be allowed to leave their houses except for reasons such as buying essential supplies, exercise or seeking medical care.