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It is the day in which several renowned exponents in Switzerland demand a new closure at the national level. An overview of Tuesday’s sometimes dramatic list calls
The pressure on the Federal Council is also increasing from the experts: Corona’s specialized press conference on Tuesday 15 December in Bern.
Photo: Peter Klaunzer (Keystone)
“We cannot imagine that we can avoid a confinement”Gregor Zünd said shortly after noon today. The director of the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) gave an impressive description together with his colleagues (to the ticker), how is the situation in the hospitals: the intensive care units are full, a dozen operations have to be postponed, entire departments are being turned into crown rooms and the staff is on the limit.
“We cannot imagine that we can avoid a blockade”: Gregor Zünd, director of the University Hospital of Zurich.
Photo: Anna-Tia Buss
“When I look at the number of cases, I don’t see an end”added André Zemp, director of Triemli and Waid city hospitals. You fear your staff will resign: “Because they just don’t like it anymore.”
Head of the working group: We need comprehensive measures throughout Switzerland
As a reminder: yesterday Federal Councilor Alain Berset made it clear that he no quick lock to wish. To be suggestion: Only on December 28 and January 5, the Federal Council should discuss an adjustment.
Today, however, it is increasingly clear that the pressure on the Federal Council to react more quickly is increasing dramatically.
Because even at the experts’ Corona press conference in the early afternoon, the appeals were made diplomatically, but still clear: “The idea of a confinement is not easy”emphasized Martin Ackermann, chair of the scientific working group. From a scientific point of view, the measurements would be like in spring with the Blocking the sooner the better. Comprehensive measures are needed throughout Switzerland (to the ticker). In plain language: Close it ASAP!
Ackermann spoke of the festive season: the increased mobility and the cold big risks to recover. From an economic point of view, it now makes sense immediate action drink.
St. Gallen demands: closing ski areas in Switzerland
At the same time as federal experts, the government of St. Gallen provided information at a press conference. “Christmas will have to be celebrated differently”President Bruno Damann warned with urgent words. “Certainly there will have to be stricter measures.” The government wants to decide on Saturday how exactly these will be.
Would like to see ski areas closed throughout Switzerland – St. Gallen Prime Minister Bruno Damann.
Photo: Gian Ehrenzeller (Keystone)
St. Gallen is now also the first canton to consider closing ski areas. According to Damann it is The winter sports facilities are unlikely to remain open next week. may. The district president goes even further: he would find one It makes sense to close ski areas throughout Switzerlandas he saidto the Corona ticker).
Hospital Director: “Skiing is not responsible for the moment”
In this regard, he is supported by Rolf Zehnder, director of the Winterthur Cantonal Hospital: “Skiing is not really responsible at the moment.” Reducing the contacts is the key to reducing the infection rate. But that is not always possible when skiing. Although he is a passionate skier himself, now he will not get on the boards. Zünd adds: The problem is that many people get infected during ski holidays. “Therefore, I fear the next corona wave in mid-January.”, he said.
