Austria’s healthcare works via a two-tier system which means that almost all of its population receive free medical care, but some choose to buy supplementary private insurance. In total, 19.2% of the country’s medical expenses are paid out-of-pocket. The country’s healthcare system has not been overburdened with coronavirus cases thanks to initiating lockdown measures early, which has resulted in a low death toll of 600 (5 May).

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