# Tens of thousands of people have joined protests in several European cities against the threat of harsher restrictions touted to be on the cards. The Austrian government announced last week the country returns to lockdown today following a rise in Covid-19 cases in the country. It is the first since the vaccination campaign started early this year. Establishments such as restaurants, bars, theatres and hairdressers are forced to close for 10 days, and the ban on doing business could potentially be extended for another 10 days.