Switzerland is stepping up its measures to tackle Covid-19, with new restrictions coming into force tomorrow.
From Monday, gatherings of more than 15 people in public places will be banned while masks must be worn in all indoor public places, including cinemas, shop and churches. Masks will also be mandatory at locations including train stations and airports in addition to being a requirement on public transport. Home working is now recommended, while customers will have to be seated to be served in restaurants and bars.
The restrictions come as the Swiss government takes stock of a rapid rise in cases – current figures reveal that 1,823 people have died in Switzerland so far, while daily reported new infections are up by 150% compared with the past week. On Friday, alone there were 3,105 new infections recorded. The government said:
The sharp increase in the number of cases in recent days is worrying. It is evident in all age groups and in all cantons. The number of hospitalisations is also increasing.
Coronavirus live news: senior PLO figure hospitalised; Swiss prepare for more restrictions | World news | The Guardian
From Monday, gatherings of more than 15 people in public places will be banned while masks must be worn in all indoor public places, including cinemas, shop and churches. Masks will also be mandatory at locations including train stations and airports in addition to being a requirement on public transport. Home working is now recommended, while customers will have to be seated to be served in restaurants and bars.
The restrictions come as the Swiss government takes stock of a rapid rise in cases – current figures reveal that 1,823 people have died in Switzerland so far, while daily reported new infections are up by 150% compared with the past week. On Friday, alone there were 3,105 new infections recorded. The government said:
The sharp increase in the number of cases in recent days is worrying. It is evident in all age groups and in all cantons. The number of hospitalisations is also increasing.
Coronavirus live news: senior PLO figure hospitalised; Swiss prepare for more restrictions | World news | The Guardian
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