(ANSA) - BOLZANO, JAN 26 - Austria lifted the lockdown for the unvaccinated that had been in place for several weeks.

Chancellor Karl Nehammer announced the decision in a brief statement. "'Our top priority is to limit the restrictions as much as possible. The lockdown for the unvaccinated is one of the most restrictive measures. However, the current situation in the hospitals allows us to end it", Nehammer said. (ANSA).