VIENNA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Austrian government on Monday announced measures of "gentle relaxation" -- going into effect from Feb. 8 -- in lieu of the country's third lockdown that has been in place since Dec. 26, 2020 to contain the coronavirus.
Schools, stores, and cultural venues such as museums and zoos will be allowed to reopen under strict precautionary measures, said Chancellor Sebastian Kurz at a press conference.
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