Austria - Government introduces Covid health pass for workers - October 31, 2021

From 1 November 2021, anyone who comes into contact with clients or colleagues at their workplace will have to prove that they comply with the so-called 3G rule, meaning they must either have been vaccinated, recently tested negative for Covid-19 or recovered from the virus. For a transitional period until mid-November, all those who cannot prove their compliance with this rule will have to wear a FFP2 mask at work. Ensuring compliance with this requirement will be the responsibility of both employers and employees. Random checks will be carried out.

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