It is a daring experiment in our neighboring country: The seven-day incidence in Austria is 161, and the trend is rising, the corona mutations are on the rise across the country.

But while Germany, with an incidence of 65, is likely to extend the current lockdown, Austria is venturing a little further.

Retail stores, museums, hairdressers and many schools have been open again since the beginning of February, accompanied by a comprehensive test offensive.