Austria ended lockdown restrictions for vaccinated people across most of the country today, three weeks after re-imposing strict rules to combat a rising wave of coronavirus infections, AP reports.

The rules, which vary by region within the country, largely allow for the reopening of theaters, museums and other cultural and entertainment venues on Sunday. Shops will follow on Monday.

Some regions are reopening restaurants and hotels on Sunday, while others will wait until later in the month. In all cases, there will be an 11 pm curfew for restaurants, and masks will still be required on public transportation and inside stores and public spaces.

People walk past closed booths after the traditional Christmas market was closed due to the fourth Covid-19 lockdown in Salzburg, Austria, Dec 8, 2021.
People walk past closed booths after the traditional Christmas market was closed due to the fourth Covid-19 lockdown in Salzburg, Austria, Dec 8, 2021.

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