New corona measures: Berset wants to extend the gastronomic blockade until the end of February

If the Minister of Health has his way, the restaurants will be closed for another month. He also wants to prepare even more stringent crown measures.

Fabian Renz, Markus Häfliger, I Gafner

Posted: Jan 4, 2021, 5:20 p.m.

There is bad news for homeowners in the country: the national closure of restaurants will last about a month. The previous plan stipulated that pickling lines must remain closed until January 22. Health Minister Alain Berset (SP) now proposes to extend the gastronomic blockade until the end of February. The other elements of the currently valid package of measures, which the Federal Council decided on December 18, will be expanded accordingly.

Berset has submitted a proposal for an internal administration inquiry. Research in this newspaper proves it. The entire Federal Council should decide on Wednesday.