Thousands protest in Vienna against Covid lockdown

Demonstrations against Covid measures were also expected in other European countries, including Switzerland, Croatia and Italy

People demonstrate in Vienna. Picture: Lisa Leutner/AP

Thousands of protesters gathered in Vienna on Saturday after the Austrian government announced a nationwide lockdown to contain the quickly rising coronavirus infections in the country.

The far-right opposition Freedom Party was among those who have called for the protest and vowed to combat the new restrictions.