Five years ago, Austria reported its first COVID-19 cases in Innsbruck, marking the start of a crisis that would reshape the nation.

The initial cases, linked to a hotel in Tyrol, quickly placed the region in the spotlight as the virus spread.

Hospitals were overwhelmed, with wards hastily converted to treat the influx of patients.

Healthcare workers recall the fear and chaos, as well as the structural changes made to manage the crisis.

Tyrol's ski resort Ischgl became a major hotspot, sparking debates over the government's response.

By March 2020, lockdowns and quarantines were imposed, disrupting daily life and triggering mass evacuations of tourists.

Today, Austria reflects on the 22,534 lives lost and the six million infections, as well as the resilience shown during an unprecedented time.