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Queue in front of a store in central Vienna on Saturday afternoon. Today, the government announced that it would close all stores except food and pharmacies starting Tuesday.
Given the growing number of new infections, the Austrian government is imposing drastic new measures to limit the pandemic.
A new shutdown will go into effect at midnight Monday versus Tuesday, Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said at a news conference broadcast live on television.
The new thing is that it is forbidden to leave the houses during the day.
An exception is made for essential purchases, including medications, for short walks or individual sports.
The retail network will be closed, except for grocery stores, pharmacies, drug stores, banks and post offices.
Schools and kindergartens are also closed until December 6. Students will move on to online learning. For all families in which it is impossible for parents to work from home, childcare will be provided in schools and kindergartens, not including school activities. / BTA
