The crisis team in Basel disrupts Gallati’s communication and creates new confusion due to major events – Canton (Aargau) – Aargau

As agreed, they wanted to communicate the measures of the crown in the future, in the best case even with the same solution for all: but the agreement between the cantons of northwestern Switzerland was signaled before the end of the summer holidays after a few weeks: so at the end of August, Basel-Stadt ran and Solothurn, a mask requirement in stores, Aargau and Baselland, however, not at the moment; At the time, based on the number of cases, they saw no reason to toughen up their regime.

And even after the new regulations recently approved by the Federal Council for all cantons, there is discord in northwestern Switzerland. The Basel administration was upset yesterday by the press conference in Aarau, in which Aargau health director Jean-Pierre Gallati announced the strictest crown measures for Aargau. Contrary to what was agreed, the Basel government was not informed in advance, Andrea Bürki from the local crisis management team criticized BZ Basel.

Jean-Pierre Gallati’s Department of Health and Social Affairs (DGS) informed the General Secretaries in Basel, Basel and Solothurn, but apparently not their bosses directly. DGS apologized for this yesterday afternoon in an email to the health directors in Basel, Basel and Solothurn.

Joint solution for large events?

So far the matter seemed settled. But a statement from the Basel-based crisis management team to BZ Basel creates new confusion. It was firmly agreed to establish a uniform solution for the four cantons in terms of major events, spokeswoman Bürki said.

This is particularly interesting because decisions in Aarau and Basel on crown regimes in football stadiums are pending. On the one hand, FC Aarau is awaiting approval to reopen the stadium for more than 1,000 people starting next Saturday, and the question remains open at FC Basel. So does that mean Brügglifeld and St. Jakob-Park get a permit, or both don’t?

The Aarau health department knows nothing of an agreement to find a joint solution for important events. At the request of the AZ, the spokeswoman for the Basel-based crisis team put into perspective, after consulting her general secretary: The goal is a common solution for large-scale events, but if there are differences, you also have to live with regulations different Furthermore, Bürki emphasizes that sporting events, such as football matches, are not listed directly in the main BAG events.

Despite all the confusion, it seems clear: Gallati’s health department makes its decision on FC Aarau and other major events that are not dependent on the ideas of neighboring cantons and wants to decide independently. (roc)