Testing of the population with free PCR tests by gargling continues, which makes Vienna a pioneer in Europe. "Our example is already being followed by many countries and cities both inside and outside the country," Ludwig added.

According to him, the offer for vaccination will be further expanded, because vaccination is the most powerful instrument in the fight against the pandemic, reports Eurocomm-PR Sarajevo, the Network for International Communication of the City of Vienna.

At the same time, controls in night gastronomy will continue so that the new strain does not lead to new restrictions on freedoms.

"The continuation of protective measures in Vienna should lead us to a common goal, which is to overcome the pandemic as well as possible," Ludwig stressed.