Fear of new corona virus persists in Austria, Easter lockdown begins in eastern Austria, first day of fourth lockdown Police have stepped up patrols and barred people from leaving their homes unnecessarily. Police have also imposed heavy fines on people in many places. According to health department officials, 3,336 new corona infections and 29 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours on April 1. 531 people are being treated in the intensive care units of the hospitals.
