Date	|	Description	Link
2020-07-08		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Travellers from Bulgaria and Romania need a medical certificate (negative COVID-19 test) or must commit to self-quarantine when entering Austria.
2020-07-08		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Carinthia is reintroducing a mask requirement for selected towns/regions from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
2020-07-08		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public In Upper Austria, you will need to wear a mask: when entering a restaurant (you can take it off while seated at the table); throughout your hotel; in all shops and supermarkets; in municipal buildings; on public transport; in businesses providing a service; and wherever you cannot maintain the minimum distance (1 m / 4 ft) to others.
2020-07-02		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies People from 32 countries in the EU/Shengen agreement can now return to Austria without having to carry out a negative molecular biological test for SARS-CoV-2 or having to start a 14-day home quarantine," Austria’s Ministry of Interior explains in a press release. Residents of these countries, who so far could enter Austria only by presenting COVID-19 negative test results or self-isolating for 14 days, will benefit from the new facilitation of entry measures.
2020-07-01		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Border closure to Spain lifted
2020-07-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Freelance artists to receive 1000 EUR, as part of a 90 mio. EUR package
2020-07-01		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Wearing mouth-nose protection is no longer mandatory for employees in the catering trade. In terms of security, it is still recommended.
2020-07-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures VAT on food and drinks dropped to 5%
2020-07-01		Public health measures: Testing policy Comprehensive testing of staff in tourism sector, to promote feeling of security for incoming tourists
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Gastronomic businesses can open their business premises to guests between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m. Self-service can therefore be offered provided that the risk of infection can be minimized through special hygienic precautions.
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Events (including sports) with assigned seating may be held with up to 250 people indoors and 500 people outdoors
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings As of July 1, 2020, events with assigned and marked seats in closed rooms with up to 250 people and in the open-air area with up to 500 people are also permitted.
2020-07-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures In order to relieve the burden on businesses quickly and noticeably, the Federal Government is reducing the sales tax for food from 10% to 5% and for drinks from 20% to 5%. Value added tax is also reduced from 13% to 5% for admission tickets (zoos, museums, etc.).
2020-06-29		Public health measures: Testing policy Due to a high number of cases, travellers from the Gütersloh district in Germany will need a negative COVID-19 test (administered in the last 48 hrs) to travel to Austria.
2020-06-21		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Extension until further notice: requirement to wear masks in public spaces if 1m distancing cannot be kept
2020-06-21		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Elderly homes need to develop hygiene concept and transport providers need to store personal data for 4 weeks
2020-06-21		Public health measures: General recommendations Remote work to be continued by companies as much as possible
2020-06-21		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
2020-06-21		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Regional borders may be crossed again everywhere
2020-06-21		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Since June 21, entry into Austria has been possible for 32 European countries - except for Sweden, Portugal and the United Kingdom
2020-06-18		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Start-up bonus for employing unemployed persons established
2020-06-18		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional economic measures for businesses in the tourism sector: state covered credit rates, fixed cost support, last year losses may be calculated into this years balance
2020-06-16		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Opening of borders to EU/EFTA countries, with exception of Sweden, Portugal, Spain and the UK
2020-06-16		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Opening of borders to EU/EFTA countries, with exception of Sweden, Portugal, Spain and the UK
2020-06-16		Public health measures: General recommendations Travel warning for Lombardia (Italy) remains
2020-06-16		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Border closure to Italy (except for Lombardia) lifted
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension AUA carrier to resume flights
2020-06-15		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public AUA carrier to require wearing of face masks on their flights
2020-06-15		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Requirement to wear face masks falls, but still remains in public transport, services with close contact (e.g. hairdresser), at health services
2020-06-15		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced The allowed opening hours for restaurants and bars extended from 10pm to 1am
2020-06-15		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced No group limits for persons visiting restaurants and alike applicable anymore
2020-06-10		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face masks are to be worn at demonstrations
2020-06-10		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Additional care facilities in Vienna deconstructed
2020-06-09		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Children are allowed to visit elderly homes again
2020-06-04		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies All persons arriving from neighbouring states (except for Italy) exempted from 14 days quarantine
2020-06-04		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Military withdraws 600 personell
2020-06-04		Movement restrictions: Border closure  All neighbouring states (except for Italy) are allowed to enter Austria again for any reason
2020-06-04		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Researchers are getting open access to healthcare systems data
2020-06-03		Social distancing: Schools closure  Senior schools classes to return at "Allgemeine Höhere Schule" and occupational schools
2020-06-02		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Austrian Bundesliga soccer league is set to resume
2020-05-30		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Strict visit regulations are eased for care institutions for persons with disabilities and new guidelines established
2020-05-30		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Strict visit regulations are eased for hospitals and new guidelines established
2020-05-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures NPO-Fonds for charitable organizations established
2020-05-29		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Cultural institutions to reopen: theaters, operas, cinemas
2020-05-29		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Camping areas and alike also allowed to reopen again
2020-05-29		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Hotels are allowed to reopen also for touristic purposes, not only for essential and workers as previously
2020-05-29		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Recreational facilities, swimming pools and tourist attractions allowed to reopen
2020-05-29		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Events (including sports) without seating assignment allowed again with up to 100 persons
2020-05-29		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Sports facilities may be used again, if 2m distances are being kept
2020-05-29		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Weddings are allowed to be attended by up to 100 persons again
2020-05-29		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Amateur art groups are allowed to practise again, though while upkeeping the social distancing measures
2020-05-29		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Funerals may be attended again by up to 100 persons
2020-05-29		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public For indoor events without seating assignment, facemasks mandatory
2020-05-28		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Austrian citizens may enter the country again without a health certificate, if they are undergoing a 14 days home quarantine
2020-05-20		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions No visas are issued for Austria/Schengen globally
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Schools closure  Schools to reopen but with restrictions (e.g. maximum of 18 persons per class) and without certain classes such as singing and gymnastics; afternoon education only for upper-level classes
2020-05-17		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Austria abolishes the systematic border controls with Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic and Hungary
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings High-performance sports are also allowed to conduct training indoors
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Sports facilities to reopen outdoors and minimum distance of 2m for professional athletes
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Zoos and animal parks are allowed to reopen
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restaurants are allowed to reopen, under strict hygiene regulations and from 6.00-23.00
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Churches to reopen under certain conditions
2020-05-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Austrian Airlines (AUA) to receive additional funds
2020-05-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Borders to Germany and Switzerland are to open again for unmarried couples in long-term cross-border relationships, and for those wishing to visit relatives or attend important family events. As well as for people who own a property for personal use, tend allotments, or maintain agricultural or hunting land or woodland or attend to animals.
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public administration offices to reopen
2020-05-13		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Persons at increased risk for COVID-19 can get an attend by their GP allowing them to one of three options on how to structure their work: home office, safe workplaces or leave of absence
2020-05-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Easing of salary calculations for company in relation to taxes
2020-05-11		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Letter to risk groups informing them about appropriate safety measures
2020-05-09		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Care for parent visits during mothers day
2020-05-07		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Funerals are allowed to be conducted with a maximum of 30 persons present
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Visits to elderly homes and care institutions allowed again under strict hygiene measures
2020-05-04		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Militia deployed to support police
2020-05-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Emergency support for unemployed extended retrospectively to 16th March
2020-05-03		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Vienna closed all public drinking fountains to avoid contamination there
2020-05-01		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Vienna reopens public drinking fountains
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Park Laxenburg to reopen
2020-05-01		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Visiting in elderly homes and care homes allowed again
2020-05-01		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Maximum 1 person per 10 m2 in all open shops (except of the "very small" ones)
2020-05-01		Public health measures: General recommendations For relatives of persons in hospitals to avoid visits as much as possible and rather use telephones
2020-05-01		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Expansion of areas where face masks are required to include all closed public spaces
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All stores and services (e.g. hair dresser) allowed to re-open under strict existing hygiene measures
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Schools closure  Educational institutions in the care, legal and health sector are allowed to continue, as well as in preparation of final examinations
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Driving schools allowed to reopen; under strict hygiene measures
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Extension until further notice: closure of sports facilities
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Events of up to 10 people are allowed again, under strict hygiene measures (demonstrations are exempted from this rules)
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Extension until further notice: 1m minimum distance in all public spaces (with exemptions of services where "the character of the service requires closer proximity", in public transport where necessary)
2020-05-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Events of more than 10 people continue to be suspended until further notice (including weddings, though not events in private "living spaces", e.g. birthday parties)
2020-04-30		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Extension until end of May: to ensure compliance with entry restrictions
2020-04-30		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Extension until end of May: closure of borders
2020-04-30		Lockdown: Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities Refugee arrival centre in Traiskirchen to reopen
2020-04-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 500 Euro bonus for 24-hour care personal
2020-04-25		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Extension until 30th April: closure of playgrounds
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support for innovation efforts of SMEs
2020-04-24		Lockdown: Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities Refugee arrival centre in Traiskirchen is locked down with nobody allowed to enter or leave
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Coronavirus task force installed
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures VAT suspension for face masks
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 650 Mio. € for guarantee fonds of EU Investment bank and EU short-term work programme
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Simplification of repayment for cancelled school trips
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Suspension of various deadlines for several groups to avoid negative effects due to corona
2020-04-23		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Rumanian care personell to be allowed to cross borders, starting beginning May sometime
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional economic protection measures for persons with disability
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Regulations around psychotherapy adapted to allow use of telecounselling
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Psychotherapy care funding model adapted, to also cover telecounselling
2020-04-21		Public health measures: General recommendations General recommendations for the safety in public spaces developed
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Financial support for municipalities of 36 mio. EUR
2020-04-21		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Cultural institutions with large open-air area to open from 1st June; smaller ones (to be defined) from mid-May
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system 1 mio. EUR for research project on COVID-19
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Support for rent of companies
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Work support for artists
2020-04-20		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Additional facility with 200 beds established
2020-04-20		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Health information bot to tackled fake news spreading
2020-04-20		Public health measures: Testing policy With increasing capacities, persons living in retirement homes will be extensively tested for COVID-19
2020-04-20		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Psychological hotline for domestic violence, targeted at men for prevention efforts and support post incidents
2020-04-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Second phase of direct economic support for companies implemented
2020-04-17		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Opening of library (18.05), various museums by 01.05
2020-04-17		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work WhatsApp chat for domestic violence installed
2020-04-16		Public health measures: Testing policy Anybody with symptoms OR exposure to known case to be tested
2020-04-16		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Austrian Red Cross developed Corona Stopp app (second version), remains voluntary though
2020-04-15		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Change of legislation to establish more flexibility for adapting measures
2020-04-14		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public transportation is increased in view of the other public service opennings
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 35 mio. EUR for music schools
2020-04-14		Movement restrictions: Curfews Curfew for a certain areas in Vorarlberg municipalities from 24.00 - 5.00, until 30th April
2020-04-14		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Protective face masks to be worn in public transport
2020-04-14		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Stores with less than 400sqm are allowed to re-open under existing hygiene measures
2020-04-13		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Minister cautions citizens to be reasonable in view of the gradual opening of stores
2020-04-13		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions For municipalities of Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, Dorfgastein, Großarl und Hüttschlag region
2020-04-11		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Restrictions on work safety for transport drivers slowly reinstated
2020-04-11		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Constructions sites to resume work again after Eastern
2020-04-11		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Support for sports associations
2020-04-10		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Extension until 30th April: closure of all lifts
2020-04-10		Movement restrictions: Border closure  To Czech Republic and Slovakia
2020-04-10		Movement restrictions: Border checks  To Czech Republic and Slovakia
2020-04-10		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Extension until 26th April: Paznauntal under quarantine with persons not allowed to leave the area
2020-04-09		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 30 mio EUR for families affected by the crisis
2020-04-09		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Psychological support for health and social workers established
2020-04-09		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Reopening of recycling facilities after Eastern
2020-04-08		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Expansion of telemedicine offers
2020-04-07		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Tyrol is aligning itself with the federal line, movement between municipalities is allowed again
2020-04-07		Public health measures: Testing policy Started increased testing for health and social personell
2020-04-07		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 580 Mio. Euro economic measure, including specific support for the tourism sector
2020-04-07		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Further exemptions added to cross-border workers beyond essential workers, with quarantine requirement relaxed
2020-04-06		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Extension until end of June: no festivals or concerts; sommer period will be newly evaluated
2020-04-05		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Cultural department at government increases consulting capacities
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures For private child care facilities
2020-04-03		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Take-out food from restaurants allowed again
2020-04-03		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Additional tele-hotline implemented, specifically for persons with diabetes
2020-04-03		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All hotels are to be closed nationally
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures For children day care, additional funding released
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional fond for companies to claim lost business values; set at 15bn. EUR
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Simplification of credit approvals for companies
2020-04-02		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Asylum seekers may be rejected at Austrian’s borders, if they do not possess a valid health certificate
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Tenants may postpone their payment until end of 2020
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Financial support and liquidity measures for the agricultural sector
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support from state of 30 mio. EUR
2020-04-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 12 million fond from the state for employees, families and self-employed
2020-04-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension of the framework of previous measures; crisis fond expanded to 28 bn. EUR; "Härtefallfonds" expanded to 2 bn. EUR
2020-03-31		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Grocery stores are mandates to implement additional hygiene measures, including max. capacities, minimum distances, PPE use
2020-03-31		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public In grocery shops masks are mandatory (extended to all other shops to re-open by 14.04.2020)
2020-03-31		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Quarantine implemented for the the municipalities of Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, Dorfgastein, Großarl und Hüttschlag region halting all travel from and to the areas
2020-03-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 5 million EUR for artists that are not eligible for other economic support packages by the government
2020-03-29		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Quarantine of Heiligenblut village has been lifted
2020-03-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Short-term work funds expanded on federal level to 1bn EUR
2020-03-28		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Hotline established
2020-03-27		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Translations of the health campaigns of Vienna’s economic chamber into 10 foreign languages targeted for employers, employees and self-employed
2020-03-27		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Support in logistics, security and border controls; extension of mandatory military service and recruitment of previous service members
2020-03-27		Public health measures: Testing policy Symptoms and exposure to an at-risk region or a confirmed case; OR any primary care physician can order a test if suspecting a case irrespective of the conditions; OR health personell
2020-03-25		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival People arriving by land from neighbouring countries need to carry a medical certificate (maximum 4 days old)
2020-03-24		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system 100 million financial support for the social care institution available
2020-03-23		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Local production sites established for protective gear
2020-03-22		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Two villages: Nenzing-Dorf und Beschling under "quarantine" meaning that nobody can enter or leave
2020-03-21		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system 23 million for research on COVID-19 medicines or treatments
2020-03-19		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Additional to previously installed border checks, these checks now also apply to the borders to Germany
2020-03-19		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Crises unit implemented specifically to ensure the tackling of fake news online; major news institutes of Austria are part of unit
2020-03-19		Movement restrictions: Border closure  To Germany, Slowenia, Hungary
2020-03-19		Lockdown: Partial lockdown All municipalities in Tyrol are under quarantine with no movements in between municipalities, only few reasons to go outside including limited time spend to "catch some fresh air", no sports allowed at all (e.g. jogging)
2020-03-19		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions People without residency in Tyrol mandated to leave
2020-03-18		Social distancing: Schools closure  Primary and secondary schools remain open for students of parents that work in jobs where home office is not feasible or where their parents can not take care of them for other reasons
2020-03-18		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Appeal to not purchase products online, but wait and support the local economy post-crises
2020-03-17		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work A hotline for mental health and stress related the virus were set-up
2020-03-17		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Quarantine extended to Sölden and St.Christoph am Arlberg halting all travel from and to the areas
2020-03-17		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Quarantine implemented for the Arlberg region halting all travel from and to the areas; at implementation time limited to 3rd April
2020-03-17		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies People previously in the Arlberg region need to follow a 14 day mandatory home quaratine
2020-03-17		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Closure of all public services that are not essential and where close contact is given
2020-03-16		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Citizens are to suspend all non-essential activities outside their homes and stay in their homes for the duration for one week; ecemptions are essential work, for essential shopping or services, helping someone else, physical activity if alone or with co-living persons
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Schools closure  schools and education institutions closed starting for secondary schools on 16 March and on 18 March for primary schools
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Closure of all ski lifts and hotels in Tyrol, Salzburg, Carinthia and Upper Austria
2020-03-16		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions entry ban for travelers from Great Britain, Netherlands, Ukraine, Russia unless they have a medical certificate confirming no coronavirus infection and will self-quarantine for 14 days
2020-03-16		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension suspension of flights and trains from Switzerland, Spain, France
2020-03-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Easing of work safety restrictions for transport drivers
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings ban of public gatherings over 5 people
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Closure of restaurants
2020-03-14		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Liechtenstein and Switzerland are now also affected by newly installed border checks
2020-03-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures announcement of economic measures including loans for private businesses
2020-03-14		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Quarantine implemented for the Heiligenblut region halting all travel from and to the areas
2020-03-13		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Introduction of quarantine policies for residents of Paznautal and St. Anton (Tirol State) for 14 days meaning nobody is permitted to enter or leave the areas under quarantine while local residents are still permitted to leave their homes
2020-03-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Oesterreichische Nationalbank is ready to give out cash to banks for liquidity
2020-03-11		Movement restrictions: Border closure  To Switzerland and Liechtenstein
2020-03-11		Movement restrictions: Border checks  intensified border checks at forder with Italy
2020-03-10		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings limit of public gatherings over 500 person outdoors and limit of indoor gatherings to 100 person
2020-03-10		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Flights from the following locations were banned: Volksrepublik China, Republik Korea, Islamische Republik Iran, Italien, Schweiz, Frankreich, Spanien, Vereinigtes Königreich, Niederlande, Russische Föderation, Ukraine