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Austria extends lockdown to Feb. 7, toughens some measures

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BERLIN – The Austrian government is extending the country's lockdown until Feb. 7 in a drive to push down still-high infection figures as officials worry about the possible impact of new coronavirus variants.Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said Sunday that some measures will also be tightened as a result of the more infectious variants that were first detected in Britain and South Africa.

He said people will now be asked to stay 2 meters (61/2 feet) apart instead of 1 meter. Beginning on Jan. 25, they will also be required to wear full protective masks on public transport and in shops, rather than just fabric face coverings.

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