Omicron is probably just around the corner and will trigger a strong fifth wave, "he wrote on his Twitter account.
The Austrian leader advised to get vaccinated against coronavirus as soon as possible, do not forget about social distance, personal protective equipment and regularly take tests for COVID-19.
Earlier, the Austrian authorities in connection with the threat of the spread of the omicron coronavirus strain introduced new restrictions on entry into the country.
From December 20, only those vaccinated or those who have had a coronavirus will be able to arrive in Austria if they have a negative PCR test.