Austria could start loosening lockdown from April 14: chancellor

Vienna, Apr 6 (AFP) Austria could start loosening its coronavirus lockdown measures from next week, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced at a press conference Monday, but warned this depended on citizens abiding by social distancing rules."The aim is that from 14 April... smaller shops up to a size of 400 square metres, as well as hardware and garden stores can open again, under strict security conditions of course," Kurz said. (AFP) AMSAMS