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The number of corona cases is decreasing. However, even after the closure announced on February 28 ended, numerous restrictions are likely to remain in effect in March. There will be a very hesitant opening. That’s what “NZZ am Sonntag” reports.
The government has calculated all the scenarios. What all the forecasts have in common is that they anticipate a significant increase in infections. This even if the lockdown extends beyond the end of February. Consequently, the Federal Council wants to continue the restrictions currently applicable to private gatherings, store and restaurant closures, and event bans for now.
Mutant viruses, which are 30 to 50 percent more contagious than the previous variant, are to blame for the bleak future prospects. Currently, your participation in all Covid cases is doubling every week. By March at the latest, according to forecasts, the new variants should have replaced the old one. If this differential cannot be slowed down, a higher adjustment is likely to be a problem again.
More symbolic relaxation
“There will be some relaxation, especially in the symbolic area.” Berset made this clear at the meeting with the Federal Council parties on Friday, says a well-informed person from across the Federal Council. At most, there will be “one or two candies” in March. Specifically, this means: In March, only individual shops, zoos or museums will be allowed to reopen. Larger gatherings and events will remain prohibited until further notice.
The SP Co-president, Cédric Wermuth (34), who was present at the talks, confirmed to the “SonntagsZeitung” that the Interior Minister, Alain Berset, had “explained various scenarios and explained that the uncertainties will continue and, therefore, certain measures will likely endure. a longer period would have to be maintained. ‘
The Federal Council fears that the mutations will lead to a possibly massive increase in daily infections starting in March. One scenario predicts more than 15,000 infections per day. There are currently around 1600. (kes)
