Austria To Enforce Strict Lockdown After New COVID-19 Cases Record

Countries are adopting extreme measures to control COVID-19. Austria implemented a partial lockdown in November, allowing schools and restaurants to stay open but imposing a nighttime curfew and closing museums. A stricter lockdown will follow, closing schools and limiting movement to essential activities. Chancellor Kurz warned of rising cases, with Austria recording nearly 9600 new cases in a day. The country has over 200,000 cases and 1800 deaths.

What was one of the initial measures taken by Austria in early November to control the virus?

• Mandatory mask-wearing at all times

• Nighttime curfew from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM

• Travel ban to neighboring countries

• Complete closure of all schools and restaurants

During the stricter lockdown in Austria, who is allowed to leave their homes?

• Anyone for any reason

• Only essential workers

• Students attending school

• Tourists visiting the country

By what date is Austria expected to end the strict lockdown?

• November 30th

• January 1st

• December 7th

• December 25th

What is one of the reasons for Austria's stricter lockdown measures?

• To increase tourism

• To reduce traffic congestion

• To promote online shopping

• To prevent the health system from being overwhelmed

What record did Austria set that contributed to the decision for stricter measures?

• Highest number of tourists in a day

• Most schools opened in a week

• Nearly 9600 new COVID-19 cases in one day

• Lowest number of hospital admissions