No relaxation in Zurich: “I am dismayed by the decision of the Federal Council”



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Anger and resignation spread because the federal government refrains from opening. Zurich restaurant and gym owners are losing hope.

The store remains closed: The Federal Council has decided that the outdoor areas of the restaurants must also remain closed.

The store remains closed: The Federal Council has decided that the outdoor areas of the restaurants must also remain closed.

Image: Keystone / Ennio Leanza

The restriction for gatherings with family and friends indoors will be relaxed from five to a maximum of ten people starting March 22. The Federal Council announced it today. The risk of an uncontrolled increase in the number of cases is currently too great for more openings (read more about the decision of the Federal Council You here).

This shatters the hope of many Zurich caterers that they will at least be able to serve their guests outdoors or on terraces again. “I am appalled by this decision,” says Gastro Zürich President Urs Pfäffli. “For weeks politicians have been discussing this issue from left to right and have spoken out clearly in favor of opening the stands. Parliament can avoid these debates, because the Federal Council obviously does not care. “

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