are taking place yesterday or last night will be will be walked back michael our correspondent boston harty with the latest from the german austrian border much appreciated. now on the other side of that border australia is also moving forward with the easing of coronavirus restrictions on friday the country took an important symbolic step by reopening its restaurants in traditional viennese cafes but strict safety guidelines will have to be observed it's the new normal in the age of covert 19. a toast to a new beginning after more than 7 weeks restaurants and cafes in austria have been allowed to reopen but only if they follow strict guidelines. staff must cover the nose and mouth. and tables have to be at least one metre apart with no more than 4 adults sitting together for many the welcome step says it's. not a quite the same normal state as before but i think it's good for everyone to get together again as most of you know people that if you cough does not have a hope the laws are going to be a little more lax so that more people can come together. is the use of also opened again as the