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The following measures apply as of Saturday, December 12, 2020 and are limited to January 22, 2021.
- Curfew from 7:00 p.m. and closing on Sundays and holidays: Restaurants, bars, shops, markets, museums, libraries and sports and leisure facilities must close between 7 pm and 6 am Shops, markets, museums, libraries and sports and leisure facilities are closed on Sundays and national holidays. Restaurants and bars, for their part, may be open on Sundays and holidays. On December 24 and for New Years Eve, the curfew does not apply until 1 a.m. Take-out deals and delivery services may stay open until 11 p.m.
- Exception for cantons with favorable epidemiological evolution: Cantons with a favorable epidemiological development can extend the curfew until 11 pm The prerequisite for this is that the reproduction value is less than 1 for at least 7 days and the incidence of 7 days for at least 7 days below of the Swiss average. In addition, the canton must have sufficient capacities for contact tracing and health care. If a canton wants to extend its opening hours, it must coordinate with neighboring cantons.
- Prohibited events: Public events are prohibited. Religious celebrations (up to a maximum of 50 people), funerals in family and close circle of friends, meetings of legislatures and political rallies are excluded.
- Private meetings: Still a maximum of 10 people: The Federal Council removes other restrictions on private meetings. It is maintained with the previous regulation with a maximum of 10 people. Children are also counted. The Federal Council also strongly recommends limiting private gatherings to two households. This regulation is clear and allows small-scale Christmas parties.
- Sport and culture: a maximum of five: Sports activities in free time are only allowed in groups of up to 5 people. Contact sports are still prohibited. Group activities are also limited to 5 people in the non-professional cultural sector.
- Sports and cultural activities (without competitions) are still allowed by children and young people before the age of 16. Also, trainings and competitions by members of a national squad as well as training sessions and matches in professional leagues, but without an audience. Rehearsals and performances by professional artists or ensembles are also allowed.
Cantonal views differ widely
In the consultation, the cantons basically shared their assessment of the epidemiological situation. Most welcome further standardization of measurements. Many are also calling for immediate federal action to cushion the economic impact. However, a large majority do not agree with the Federal Council’s approach.
At its meeting on December 18, the Federal Council discussed how the Federal Council intends to proceed with any further adjustments.
