What are the current COVID 19 rules in Austria

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The government announced last week a phased plan for the fall. Here is an overview, currently applies nationwide:

Tests: antigen tests are now only valid for 24 hours. The federal states are also allowed to be more restrictive with the rules. Vienna, for example, had already previously shortened the validity period of antigen tests. In Vienna, PCR tests are also valid for “only” 48 hours. Nationwide, the validity of PCR tests remains unchanged at 72 hours for the time being.
There are exceptions for schoolchildren: here, antigen tests are accepted for longer as part of the Ninja Pass, which is justified by the high frequency of testing.
Places of daily use: FFP2 masks will become mandatory where currently mouth-nose protection must be worn (places of daily use e.g. supermarket, public transport). However, this applies to all groups, not just the unvaccinated.
Trade: There is a recommendation for FFP2 masks for all also in the trade with goods, which do not serve the everyday need. For the unvaccinated, this becomes mandatory. Vienna is an exception.
Events: Already from 25 persons the 3-G-rule applies (e.g. wedding celebrations). Private living quarters are an exception: Anyone who invites 30 friends to a party does not have to request a 3-G certificate.
Culture: The FFP2 obligation for unvaccinated people only exists where 3G does not apply. This means that only unvaccinated persons have to put on this type of mask in museums, libraries, libraries and archives. In concerts and theaters, on the other hand, a test is still sufficient.
Quarantine: Since September 27, the official isolation period has been shortened from 14 days to ten days. In addition, “free testing” by means of a PCR test is possible for K1 contacts from the 5th day of quarantine. Previously, free testing was possible from the 10th day of isolation at the earliest.
FFP2 obligation: Applies everywhere where there was a short-term switch to mouth-nose protection. Customers must wear FFP2 masks in pharmacies, banks, supermarkets and post offices, as well as on public transportation. Exceptions are 6- to 14-year-olds or pregnant women, for whom a mouth-nose protection (MNS) is sufficient. Those who have not been vaccinated or recovered must wear this mask in any branch of commerce, as well as in connecting corridors of shopping malls. This also applies in museums or galleries. The police can check this and issue organ mandates for 90 euros.

3-G rule: It remains in place where it has already been introduced for earlier opening steps. Whether gastronomy, fitness center, body-related service providers or hospital: Admission is only granted to those persons who can identify themselves as vaccinated, recovered or tested. Antigen tests are only valid for 24 hours (previously: 48 hours).

2.5-G rule: Applies to overnight catering Admission is granted only to those who have been vaccinated or recovered and to those with a negative PCR test.

Federal states may take stricter action
It should always be noted that the federal states are allowed to apply more restrictive rules. Currently, the federal capital is already doing so.

Stricter regulations apply in Vienna:

FFP2 obligation: Applies to all trade, museums or libraries regardless of vaccination status. Children between the ages of 6 and 14 and pregnant women are allowed to wear MNS.
2.5-G rule: Replaces federal 3-G rule measures; antigen tests are no longer accepted. PCR tests are only valid for 48 hours (instead of 72 nationwide). In Vienna, children six years and older are subject to mandatory testing (otherwise 12 years).
2.5-G plus mask: In movie theaters or cultural institutions, MNS must be worn despite the 2.5-G rule if the rooms hold fewer than 500 people. Hospital visitors must wear FFP2 masks.
2-G rule: Only vaccinated and recovered persons are allowed to party in night catering. The measure also applies to events with 500 or more people: This affects visitors to both sports and cultural facilities. No mask is required.
Special case Linz: In addition to the nationwide measures, Linz Mayor Klaus Luger (SPÖ) bans events with more than 5,000 people. Luger was able to implement this as an ordinance because he is also district governor.