This is a message from Austrocontrol:

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

With reference to the constant changes and restrictions in connection with the outbreak of Covid-19, we would like to inform you about the current developments regarding our examination centres. Austro Control has submitted to EASA an “Exemption” based on Article 71(1), which we would like to add accordingly:

https://www.austrocontrol.at/jart/prj3/ac/data/dokumente/ZPH_LFA_LSA_026_2020-03-23_1603694.pdf

The content of this “exemption” is an exception in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 Art 71 (1) to prevent negative consequences for civil aviation due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated restrictions on individual freedom. This automatically extends by 4 months all deadlines set out in Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011, Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 Annex III and Regulation (EU) 2015/340 and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof, which expire within 4 months of the entry into force of this derogation. 

As a result, all candidates who would have had the 18-month period to complete the theory test within the next four months will benefit from an automatic extension for a further four months. Should candidates continue to be affected by restrictions after this period, we will evaluate this and, if necessary, extend the period accordingly. All other affected deadlines will also be extended accordingly by the aforementioned period.

Furthermore, we are currently together with EASA evaluating the possibilities of compensating for an eventually longer-term cancellation of examination events and will inform you of any opportunities that arise.

We wish all our partners a soon end to the crisis and that we will see each other again in good health.