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Experts at Corona’s press conference on Friday in Bern. Image: keystone
“The numbers are a shock”: The most important of the Corona-PK in 9 points
Federal experts are concerned about the rapid increase in the crown number. At a PK on Friday afternoon, they are calling for stricter measures. The most important in 9 points.
12,000 infections
Martin Ackermann, chairman of the Federal Scientific Working Group, advocates for stricter measures that should be implemented as quickly as possible.
In two weeks he expects 12,000 cases of infection. “The numbers are a surprise, but also an opportunity to react quickly,” Ackermann said Friday against the Bundeshausmedien in Bern.
Even if the new measures were to take effect in one week, the number of cases and the number of hospitalizations would quadruple in two weeks, he said. That means 12,000 cases would be counted in two weeks.
Martin Ackermann expects 12,000 cases if no action is taken until next week. Image: keystone
The virus is equally dangerous
Ackermann could not say when the healthcare system in Switzerland would reach its limits. You don’t have these numbers on hand. But the corona virus is as dangerous as the first wave. “We see no evidence that the virus has changed in a way that is less dangerous.” But you know more than in spring.
Infections in sports and the family
Rudolf Hauri, president of the Cantonal Physicians Association, noted that infections mainly occur in the private sector. Many infections are also occurring in amateur sports.
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Why the federal government did not take any action
At the Federal Council press conference yesterday, new measures were waited in vain. Today the PK asked why the federal government did not do this. “The cantons are now responsible,” said Virginie Masserey, head of the infection control section of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH).
Virginie Masserey. Image: keystone
All age groups affected
In early fall, young people in particular were infected with the corona virus. This has now changed. According to Masserey, new infections include all ages. All of Switzerland is affected, including the cantons that were little affected by the first spring wave.
Contact tracing no longer works properly
The cantons would be in charge of informing people who have had risk contact with a covid-positive person. However, this “no longer works perfectly everywhere,” as Hauri put it. “You can no longer reach everyone quickly. But it doesn’t work at all. You have a pothole, you would say in a car. “
Taskforce recommends working from home
Current measures are not enough, the high number of infections would prove it, Ackermann said. Therefore, Corona Task Force recommends the home office. Keeping your distance and hygiene remain essential; These measures must be observed more consciously.
Vaccines may be possible in 2021
A vaccine could ease the corona’s situation. But it will probably be some time before it can be used across the board. “We hope to be able to offer a first vaccination in early 2021,” Masserey said. “But we cannot say for sure, it depends on many factors, such as the approval of Swissmedic.”
Has the government failed?
Due to the dizzying number of cases, he wondered if the government had failed. Hauri replied, “Failure is a harsh word. We relax in the summer, that’s true. “
(cma / sda)
