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At the moment, a maximum of ten people are allowed to meet privately in Switzerland. Family farewell party with cousins, uncles, grandmothers and children. In the end, even Christmas Masses at Christmas could fall victim to the pandemic. And even celebrations with loved ones in the close circle of the family are at risk.
Politicians and scientists spoke for the first time in early November and prophesy Christmas that can only take place in the closest family circle. “If we cannot reduce the number of cases and the health system remains overloaded, we will have to do without the big family celebrations at Christmas,” said Bern health director Pierre Alain Schnegg. To add: “That would be a shame.”
“We won’t be able to celebrate in large groups as usual.”
Health Minister Alain Berset also expressed concern a week ago. You’re worried about the festive season, but especially New Year’s Eve, because family gatherings and parties could quickly increase the numbers again. “We won’t be able to celebrate in large groups as usual, but we will have to find another way to start the new year,” he said.
However, the Advent season already causes difficulties. At a meeting, Berset wants to urge the cantons to curb the risks of Christmas shopping. It’s conceivable to extend store opening hours and offer more sales on Sundays, according to the Bundeshaus. Or limit customer access to stores, for example with a slot system. Such measures could allow severely affected western Swiss cantons to reopen their stores for the high-turnover Christmas business.
Special regulations for holidays in Germany
Now, of all times, when many people already suffer from social impoverishment, the end threatens even after the feast of love. Therefore, a heated discussion has already broken out in Germany under the slogan “Save Christmas”. Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the crown’s holiday restrictions Thursday. Merkel called that when people go to Christmas with older relatives, for example, they should include a protection week “in which everything possible is done to really minimize contact so that Christmas is a safe Christmas.” Merkel: “We don’t want the number of infections to skyrocket during the holidays.”
For Christmas and New Years, from December 23 to January 1, special rules have been agreed with a maximum of ten people at the meetings. “Everyone has to agree with themselves whether this maximum should always be depleted or if it should be avoided.”
Brits can meet at Christmas
As in Germany, the people of Great Britain should be able to celebrate Christmas together despite Corona. During the holidays, three households should be allowed to form a “Christmas bubble” and reunite, as the British government announced Tuesday night. This not only applies to England, but also to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, which often have their own crown restrictions.
From December 23 to 27, relaxed travel rules between regions will also apply. “Families and friends across the UK will now have the opportunity to meet together on a limited and careful basis,” Minister of State Michael Gove said, according to a statement.
