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Saturday, May 2: Basel Councilor defends the demonstration despite the ban on the assembly
The demonstration march through Basel on May 1 caused widespread criticism from left to right. Basel Councilor Basta Tonja Zürcher is at the center of criticism. She defends her participation and emphasizes that street protests must also be possible in the times of the Crown.
Friday, May 1: Despite the ban, there is a demonstration on May 1 in Basel
Several hundred people participated in a demonstration on May 1 in central Basel on Friday. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, protesters marched further and sometimes used respirators. The rally gradually continued in smaller groups against about 400 people, as reported by a Keystone-SDA news agency correspondent on the site. Therefore, the demonstration was peaceful until mid-afternoon.
Thursday, April 30: Both Basel plan a complete opening of schools.
After the Federal Council yesterday gave the cantons the possibility of reopening the schools on May 11, the two Basel countries announced their calendar today. This shows that, in contrast to Zurich or Sankt Gallen, the two Basel are highly dependent on normal functioning and do not gradually return.
In an interview, the Basel director of education explains why.
Wednesday, April 29: fear of infection in the hospital?
The Federal Council approved the first easing on Monday. In addition to hairdressing salons or physical therapists, hospitals can now also carry out all procedures. This also includes planned non-emergency interventions. Due to the crown crisis, these were previously banned. Despite the relaxation, many in the Basel region are still staying away from hospitals and waiting to be cared for.
Tuesday, April 28: Meetings of local councils and municipalities will soon take place in the Basel area
Despite the crown pandemic, community meetings and council meetings can be held in the Basel area. However, this only under certain conditions and with the blessing of the government. According to a statement on Tuesday, the Basel-based government makes an exception permit dependent on “best public interest.” Such is the case of urgent business, investment decisions and ongoing projects.
In addition, the visitation ban imposed by the pandemic in Basel prisons will be lifted on May 9. In Bässlergut prison, visiting hours also extend from one hour to two hours per weekend.
Monday, April 27: the intensive care unit of the University Hospital of Basel never stopped
The occupancy rate was a maximum of around 20 percent. However, USB is of the opinion that he did not overdo it when he created almost 100 places in the intensive care unit. Possibly, according to the head of the Covid19 working group at the hospital, Christoph Meier, Basel was the worst braking because the carnival was canceled. Events abroad have shown that such large events have acted as accelerators.
Friday, April 24: Covid station in Lausen is closed
Beginning May 1, people with a possible coronavirus infection in the Basel area will only be evaluated at the clarification station in Münchenstein. The site in Lausen is closed. However, the station remained on hold until the end of the summer vacation to ensure that operations would resume if the number of crown cases increased again. The clarification station in Münchenstein remains open seven days a week from 8 a.m. at 8 p.m.
Friday, April 24: Both Basel criticize the federal government
The Basel-City and Basel directors of education are demanding that the federal government clarify whether drop-out exams and final exams should be held this summer. Due to the hesitant stance of the federal government, both cantons postponed the exams scheduled for early May until mid-May as a precautionary measure. However, both cantons really want the final exams to be completely dispensed with in this special school year.
Thursday, April 23: great uncertainty in the final classes
Waiting for the cantons of Basel-Landschaft and Basel-Stadt to decide whether final exams will be held in high schools and vocational high schools will be a nervous test for interested students. For weeks they have been preparing for exams at home without knowing if the exams will be held in early May. Now some are easing their frustration.
