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- “We have a lot to gain because it is five minutes to twelve,” Federal President Simonetta Sommaruga told a press conference in Bern on Corona’s situation in Switzerland.
- The Federal Council had previously met representatives of the cantons.
- It is essential that the entire population adhere more closely to the basic rules in the fight against the virus.
It is important to break the growing trend: “The sooner we achieve it, the less cuts there will be for the population, the economy, families and risk groups,” said Sommaruga.
What now has to change immediately is for everyone to adhere again to the basic rules of washing hands, keeping your distance, and wearing a mask. The federal government and the cantons also agree: “We remain in the special situation.” The cantons remain responsible for taking action.
New measures in Switzerland
In the coming days, other measures will be discussed and communicated in Switzerland. A meeting is scheduled for Friday between the cantons and the Minister of Health, Alain Berset. The federal government is also looking into the possibility of supporting the cantons with contact tracing. Here the civil service or civil protection is questioned.
The situation is worrying, there is a strong negative dynamic.
In view of the increasing number of corona cases, Berset spoke in clear terms: “The situation is worrying, there is a strong negative dynamic.” In the coming days, therefore, further action could also be taken at the federal level.
The situation is dire and nothing will change soon, said Lukas Engelberger, president of the Conference of Cantonal Health Directorates. Now it is important to break the dynamics of the pandemic.
GDK will make recommendations
All the cantons are called upon to adapt their measures. According to Engelberger, the conference of health departments will make recommendations. Tighter masks are expected, in restaurants and events. The epidemiological situation suggests that.
On Friday, Berset will discuss with the Board of Directors of Health Conference (GDK) what additional measures need to be taken to keep the situation under control.
