Austria Makes Skiers Wear Face Masks Outdoors In New COVID Crackdown

Austria is forcing skiers to wear face masks outdoors as it follows other European countries in bolstering draconian COVID restrictions in response to Omicron.

From Saturday onwards, face masks must be worn outdoors when social distancing of 2 meters cannot be maintained.

“This will affect Austrian ski resorts, where social distancing of this sort is difficult,” reports the Telegraph.

“Proof of vaccination will be also required in all shops in Austria from next week.”

The rule changes are in response to a surge in Omicron cases, with 8,269 total COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Austria will also begin deactivating the validity of COVID passes after 6 months in an effort to force everyone to get the booster shot.– READ MORE