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Agreement after the wedding celebration: the guests were not allowed to do the test
In Appenzell Ausserrhoden, guests at a wedding party were purposely not tested for the corona virus to avoid any quarantine. The clarifications had shown that there were agreements between the guests at the wedding, Ausserrhoder government councilor Yves Noël Balmer told the media on Monday.
The bridal couple would have known of a guest who later tested positive for the corona virus. However, authorities were not informed of this and only two weeks later found out by chance, according to Balmer. Several guests at the wedding celebration later participated in an Oktoberfest and other activities.
Appenzell Ausserrhoden only tightened its measures against the corona virus on Sunday. The number of cases and the number of hospital admissions related to Covid 19 diseases has increased dramatically.
The press conference is over
The Federal Council and the State Councilor of the Canton of Vaud, Rebecca Ruiz, close the press conference. Thank you very much for your interest. In our ticker you will be up to date at all times.
Berset for his morning this morning
He was very impressed with his visit to the tracking center today, says Berset. He saw that it can work and emphasized that tracing was still important. Tracing does not prevent cases, he emphasizes. But the measures have to be followed, this is the only way that tracing helps.
The Federal Council must make important decisions
The task force increasingly demands the Federal Council, says a journalist. He wants to know if science will still be heard. Berset says he is in contact with many experts. “Not only with those of the working group, but also with those responsible for the hospital.” The Federal Council should hear all voices. “The quality has to be there”, emphasizes Berset. The Federal Council has important decisions to make. “And with the right quality.” The Federal Council of the SP once again emphasizes that it does not want to sow panic, but to make the right decisions. For him, it is not clear what will happen after Wednesday. “We’ll see.”
All in the same boat
Berset believes that it is important that everyone works well together. Talk about the cantons and the federal government. In the end, they all wanted the same thing. “We are all in the same boat,” says Berset. The interior minister emphasizes that there has never been such cooperation. On Wednesday, the Federal Council will say how things will unfold. Unfortunately, it has not yet reached the end of the second wave.
17,440 new cases after the weekend
- The Federal Office of Public Health has noon today 17,440 new cases who tested positive for the coronavirus in recent days. The BAG does not report any cases during the weekend. Therefore, Monday’s number includes late registrations from the previous week and the weekend.
- So that lies 7-Day Avg at 5289. These are 100 percent more than in the previous week. The trend is increasing very strongly to a very high level.
- The positive rate on a 7-day average is currently at 22.3 percent. This means that out of 100 tests, an average of 22 tests were positive. This means that the critical threshold of 5 percent has been exceeded. According to the WHO, the risk is now increasing that the number of reported cases will not provide a reliable picture of how the virus is spreading. If the number of reported cases continues to increase, but is no longer analyzed at the same time, it is likely that there are more unreported cases. The test volume is included in an average of 7 days. 24,485 tests per day and it’s over compared to the week before 38 percent uploaded.
- The BAG reports 37 new deceased. Hospital admissions are included in an average of 7 days. 64 people. These are 13 percent more than in the previous week.
- The cantons are currently reporting 1387 peoplewho are being treated in a hospital for Covid-19. They are are 64 percent more than in the previous week.
- Switzerland has currently exceeded the federal limit of 60 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days.
Why is the Federal Council waiting with measures?
A journalist wants to know why action is not taken immediately, but only on Wednesday. Berset argues that the Federal Council has already taken many measures. “Let’s be honest, panic is useless in this situation.” The Federal Council is preparing measures that will be applied in the longer term. Therefore, these must be well thought out.
“Limit, limit, limit”
Berset emphasizes again that contacts should be kept to a minimum. “We have to limit, limit, limit.” Because most infections would occur through private contacts. The Health Minister is also concerned about the figures on the use of disinfectants. These show that there is currently less disinfection than in spring.
Rapid tests are coming soon
Berset says the number of tests has also increased significantly. Now, however, the testing capabilities will be increased: therefore, rapid tests will be used soon. The Federal Council announced this last week.
The Federal Council announced new measures as planned on Wednesday
The Federal Council will announce new measures on Wednesday. Now it is important to increase forces. Berset praises the population for having seen many people with masks this morning.
Berset: The numbers keep increasing
Alain Berset says the numbers continued to rise considerably over the weekend. It’s important for everyone to commit to ensuring that the numbers don’t keep rising. Unlike spring, people are a little tired of the crown. The Federal Council also wants to avoid having to make such large cuts in the economy as in the spring. Emphasize once again: “People have to obey the rules.”
Live now
Federal Councilor Alain Berset visited the Lausanne University Hospital this morning. Now he and the Councilor of State of the Canton of Vaud, Rebecca Ruiz, report on the current situation. Ruiz emphasizes that now everyone’s effort will be necessary to survive the crisis.
Live broadcast at 11.30 am
This morning, Federal Councilor Alain Berset visited the University Hospital of Lausanne. At 11.30 am it will provide information on the latest news. We are broadcasting the press conference here on a live stream.
Sad record of new infections in France
French authorities reported more than 52,000 corona infections in the 24 hours on Sunday night. There are already evening curfews for 46 million people in France. Now, tougher measures such as school closings or a general curfew as in the spring are being discussed.
The State Councilor of Vaudois, Christelle Luisier, tested positive for coronavirus
The State Councilor of Vaudois Christelle Luisier has been infected with the corona virus, the corona virus has been tested. The FDP politician is isolated and will work from home for the next few days. Luisier showed the usual symptoms and was examined on Saturday, the canton of Vaud announced on Monday. No person from the professional environment of the 46-year-old minister and the cantonal government has to go into quarantine.
It is not the first crown case in the Vaudois government. A week ago, Luisier’s colleague, Béatrice Métraux (Greens) tested positive for the corona virus.
Solothurn is relaunching the corona testing concept
The canton of Solothurn has relaunched the concept of corona tests. The cooperation of all the actors is coordinated according to the State Chancellery to optimize the testing possibilities. It’s about being able to offer sufficient testability. The Solothurn State Chancellery announced that it should be ensured that the various medical actors, such as hospitals, private clinics, basic providers and mobile emergency teams, are integrated into a coordinated global strategy.
The strategy is decentralized and also includes general practitioners and pediatric consultations in basic care. The goal is to ensure that not only are there sufficient testing capabilities in the canton at all times, but that medical care is also guaranteed during the winter months.
St. Gallen enacts stronger protective measures in nursing homes and nursing homes
On Sunday, the St. Gallen government issued increased protection measures for the elderly and nursing homes. Starting Tuesday, residents will be able to receive two visitors per day.
The canton of St. Gallen has a total of 5,231 corona cases, according to the latest information from the State Chancellery. The update also includes late reports of cases from previous days.
810 new corona cases were counted in St. Gallen over the weekend. The number of deaths has risen from three to 48. 110 Covid-19 patients are currently being treated in St. Gallen hospitals; six of them are in the intensive care unit.
Lucerne: Words of warning from the Cantonal Council of Lucerne at the beginning of the October session
District President Reto Wyss (CVP) spoke of a “Herculean task” facing Switzerland. In about three weeks, our nation’s health facilities could reach their limits, Wyss said.
The governing council had put in place stricter measures against the spread of the corona virus on Saturday. He is aware that these measures are too strong for some and too lax for others, says Wyss. In the concert of different opinions, however, one must be attentive to what is important.
We have to protect ourselves, hospitals must not reach their capacity limits and a second major lockdown must be avoided, Wyss said.
Mask requirement for teaching staff in Köniz (BE)
In the Köniz schools, teachers must wear a protective mask during classes. Köniz thus goes beyond the measures adopted by the Directorate of Education and Culture of the Canton of Bern (BKD) to combat Covid-19. The mask requirement applies to all levels of instruction and also to day school supervisors. Hans-Peter Kohler, Director of the Directorate for Education and Social Affairs, recommends that schoolchildren in grades 7 to 9 wear masks.
