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“The epidemiological situation in the canton of Lucerne is alarming”: the Lucerne governing council imposes even stricter measures than the federal council
Since the number of cases in the canton of Lucerne is again increasing to a high level, museums, cinemas, sports halls and fitness centers are being closed. The measures apply from tomorrow, Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Guido Graf makes an urgent appeal to the population.
The Lucerne Governing Council announces new measures after the Federal Council.
Increasing number of cases, many young infected and quarantine objectors
“The epidemiological situation in the canton of Lucerne is alarming.” With this ruling, the Lucerne governing council opens its announcement on the new crown measures. Currently, an average of more than 200 people would be infected with the corona virus in the canton of Lucerne every day; the trend has been increasing for a few days. A remarkably high number of infections was recorded among people 20 to 40 years old and people over 80 years old. At the same time, there are indications that people would not get tested despite symptoms, so as not to have to isolate themselves or not be responsible for quarantining others. And the governing council highlights in its communication:
“This is problematic because in these cases the chains of infection cannot be broken.”
This week, the Federal Council informed the cantons of the planned tightening of the measures and approved them on Friday. As part of the consultation process, the Lucerne governing council has analyzed these adjustments in detail, the communication continues. It was concluded that, given the epidemiological situation in the canton of Lucerne, additional and complementary measures were needed.
Therefore, the government has decided on the following restrictions for the Canton of Lucerne. They go into effect on Saturday, December 12 at 7 p.m. and are initially limited to January 22, 2021.
The measures in Lucerne at a glance: Closed to the public ….
– leisure and entertainment facilities, namely, museums, galleries, cinemas, casinos, game rooms, bowling and billiards, indoor sports facilities such as gyms, tennis courts, riding tracks, ice rinks and climbing halls, as well as indoor swimming pools, wellness centers, gyms and dance studios.
Exception: Use of sports facilities by compulsory schools, competitive athletes belonging to a national team and professional sports teams; All federal requirements regarding hours of operation and operation are reserved. The hotels indoor swimming pools, fitness and wellness facilities may also remain open for hotel guests.
– Libraries, media libraries and archives, except to lend
– Youth meetings
– Stay closed Erotic and sexual businessesFurthermore, all sex work offers are new, including those for private rooms and on the street, prohibited.
Museums and theaters will be closed until January 22.
The cantonal requirements for the following institutions in the cultural sector go beyond the federal requirements: museums and theaters will be completely closed from tomorrow, Saturday at 7:00 p.m. until January 22, 2021. In libraries, reading and entertainment venues work are closed and books can be borrowed.
Additional measures in public transport and calls from home
– In public transport that is self-financed night network offer of the transport company on public transport lines.
– Home Office: Employers ensure that employees fulfill their work obligations as far away from home as possible.
Schools: rules are tightened in sports and music lessons
The Lucerne governing council does not only apply its influence in the leisure sector. In addition to the measures that are already in place, there are also new tightening measures in schools, which mainly affect school events, sports and music classes and housework. The aim is to continue face-to-face teaching and avoid distance learning as much as possible. Education Director Marcel Schwerzmann says: “We are well positioned here and can maintain largely normal school operations with proven protection concepts.” But: However, individual tightening is necessary. The restrictions in the education sector will apply from next Monday, December 14, until probably the carnival festivities and in some cases until the Easter holidays.
There will be more information on difficult cases next week.
Next Monday, December 14, the governing council will report on the hardship regulation, which serves to support companies in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Health director Graf justifies the stricter rules in Lucerne
Applause for the commitment of health workers: Government members Fabian Peter Paul Winiker and Guido Graf in March 2020.
According to the cantonal alarm concept, the red phase has been back in effect since the beginning of December, after the orange phase was largely applied to the month of November. The replay value in the canton of Lucerne is currently above 1 (1.06) and 103 people have died in relation to Covid-19 from November 1 to Thursday. Central Swiss hospitals are very busy despite the distribution of intensive care patients to other clinics within and outside Central Switzerland, and there is currently very little capacity available, the governing council continues. That is why the new rules are necessary in Lucerne. This is how the social and health director Guido Graf explains:
“The objective of the measures is to comply with the requirements of the federal government to normalize economic, cultural and social life as soon as possible.”
These prerequisites are that the reproductive value is less than 1 for at least 7 days and the incidence of 7 days below the Swiss average for at least 7 days, and that sufficient capacities in contact follow-up are available in the canton. and health care. Graf also emphasizes: “Now another effort is needed from all of us to contain the spread of the coronavirus and significantly reduce the number of cases.” Graf thanks everyone who has done their part in the fight against the pandemic, including in health institutions, homes for the elderly and the elderly, and civil defense organizations. “
Christmas: Graf’s urgent appeal to the relatives of the residents of the home
Director of Health Guido Graf.
Government Councilor Graf continues to ask the population to adhere to the rules, especially during the holidays. And says:
“Please just celebrate Christmas and New Years with your closest family.”
It makes a special appeal to the relatives of people living in a home for the elderly and for the elderly. Normally, many residents went to their families’ houses during the festive period or the institutions organized Christmas parties with their involved relatives. And so Graf further emphasizes:
“I would ask you to refrain from bringing your loved ones home this year.”
There is a risk that residents away from home will contract the coronavirus and bring it back to the institution when they return.
There will be an update and reactions soon.
