Corona Measures – These relaxations take effect as of today – News



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The Federal Council is lifting some measures in small steps and with great care. These relaxations take effect as of today:

Larger groups outside: Spontaneous outdoor gatherings with family and friends are again allowed for up to 15 people. Children continue to count towards this number. It is important to note that club and community events do not count towards spontaneous gatherings and are therefore not allowed.

Private invitations at home: Additionally, a maximum of five people can participate in private events with family and friends. The children keep counting.

Restaurant terraces remain closed

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Given the fragile epidemiological situation, the Federal Council has decided not to reopen the restaurant terraces as of March 1. A narrow majority of cantons, among others, called for this faster easing step.

All stores reopen: All stores can reopen, but the number of customers remains limited. It is important to note that you must still wear a mask. The presence in shopping centers is only allowed to the same number of people as in all stores.

Outdoor sports facilities: The reopening of sports facilities such as golf or tennis courts is allowed. It is not necessary to wear a mask if the distance is respected. For outdoor sports, the maximum group size of 15 people applies. Internal gyms will be closed. Contact sports such as soccer, hockey, basketball, martial arts, and partner dancing are not allowed for adults. It is important to note that team training is not allowed in outdoor sports clubs, or only in groups of up to 15 people and without physical contact. Competitions are prohibited, including, for example, pitchers tournaments.

Cultural and leisure activities: The reopening of outdoor areas of zoos and botanical gardens is allowed. In addition to capacity restrictions, it is mandatory to wear a mask or keep your distance, only groups of a maximum of 15 people are allowed. Cinemas, casinos, bars, discos and dance halls remain closed. Audience events are still prohibited.

Relaxed rules for children and youth born in 2001 or later: Singing and music rehearsals are allowed for youth born in 2001 or later. Young people born after 2001 can also play indoor and outdoor soccer or indoor hockey, scale a climbing wall, or rehearse a dance and do training sessions. Contact sports, such as martial arts, are also allowed for youth born in 2001 or later. Important: To protect the audience, performances in front of an audience are prohibited. Contests can be held, but without an audience. The vintage is applied. Anyone born in 2000 or earlier cannot benefit from relaxation.

Home Office: Employers are still required to organize a home office whenever possible due to activity. It is important: When home office is not possible, other measures are necessary, such as the requirement for a mask in the workplace.

Source: Federal Council, February 24 and 21Restaurant terracesInterior areas of restaurantsOpening fromRelaxationsGuide values ​​for an openingGo aheadPossible opening steps from March 22Mandatory home officeCultural and sporting events withLimited audience• Positivity rate below five percent• Use of intensive care units with Covid-19 patients less than 250 beds occupied• Average number of reproductions in the last 7 days less than 1• Incidence of 14 days on March 17 not exceeding March 1• Next consultation of the cantons from March 12• Decisions of the Federal Council of March 19.• Next possible opening steps from March 22Indoor sportsOpening for other indoor activitiesClassroom teaching in universities

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