The coronavirus pandemic has hit Austria hard, and deaths and infections due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are on the rise. New officially confirmed cases of disease are constantly being added. The Austrian health authorities are networked with the relevant bodies within the framework of WHO and EU membership and are in permanent coordination. The international authorities monitor current developments and address the member countries with the following recommendations.
◆ Disposable face masks help reduce the risk of the virus spreading by "splashing" from sneezing or coughing..
◆ Wash your hands several times a day with soap and water.
◆ Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue (not with your hands) if you cough or sneeze.
◆ Avoid direct contact with sick people.
