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240 billion rescue package ready
In the fight against the economic crisis in the Crown, € 240 billion from the ESM bailout fund is available for euro countries. ESM’s leadership finally gave the green light on Friday to the credit lines, which are part of a rescue package worth more than € 500 billion. German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz praised the rapid joint reaction by Europeans to the crisis. The difficult debate on a reconstruction plan is still pending.
Freiburg: the pool remains closed
Outdoor facilities, such as street workout parks and skate parks, have been accessible again since Monday. The changing rooms remain closed. Schools have priority in gyms, as the city of Freiburg writes.
The Motta pool cannot be opened on schedule. At the moment, it will probably only be open to world-class schools and sports, the message says. It will not be open to the general public before the end of June; when the bathroom is opened depends on additional instructions from the Federal Council.
Lucerne dismantles emergency hospital
Because there are enough hospital beds available in the canton of Lucerne, the canton of Lucerne is dismantling the Corona emergency hospital in Nottwil in late May. Health Director Guido Graf announced this. The canton of Lucerne operated the Swiss Paraplegic Center (SPZ) medical center on April 6 with around 220 beds, as an “iron reserve”, as Graf said.
The emergency hospital, which could also have accommodated patients from other cantons, did not have to be used. Fortunately, the worst-case scenarios have not occurred, the health director said.
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Orban plans to hand over powers of attorney
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wants to relinquish controversial powers in the fight against the crown pandemic. He hopes that special government rights will be abolished this month, he said in Budapest.
Parliament had given Orban the right to rule by decree in March. This had drawn harsh criticism from the opposition, EU governments and non-governmental organizations.
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There is no tennis until at least the end of July.
The ATP (men’s) and WTA (women’s) players’ unions have announced that all tournaments on the tour will not take place until July 31. This affects the women’s tournament in Lausanne (from July 11 to 19) and the men’s tournament in Gstaad (from July 18 to 26).
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The opening of the school started well
School started again long after closing. This is the conclusion of teacher associations and the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Education Ministers after the first week with a renewed teaching from mid-March.
The first emotion has diminished. Schoolchildren now know what protection and hygiene measures they must follow, so the first routine is established fairly quickly, “Dagmar Rösler, president of the Swiss Teachers Association (LCH), told the Keystone SDA news agency. Basically the schools had started well and the situation was simply being made the most of. However, Rösler doesn’t want to talk about normal operation like before March 13.
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Today’s most important Point de Presse statements
Numerous representatives from various departments were present at what is now the Federal Press Office. The most important statements from the press conference are briefly summarized here:
- Limits: Those living in a cross-border relationship, who want to visit relatives and who have a second home in another country can cross borders between countries, said Mario Gattiker, Secretary of State for Migration. These rules did not yet apply to France. Self-declarations must be completed with the reason for the trip to cross the border. Gattiker is sure they will work well.
- SBB satisfied: Since May 11, 90 percent of trains have been running in Switzerland again, as SBB chief Vincent Ducrot explained. “We are very happy with how it went.” Passenger frequencies are increasing rapidly, especially in crowds, less in long-distance traffic. Traveling around Pentecost is guaranteed, according to Ducrot.
- Learning situation: The situation before the crisis was good, but current trends are now more varied, according to Rémy Hübschi, Deputy Director of the Secretary of State for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI): “We have a normal number of apprenticeships in speaking Switzerland German in western Switzerland seems more difficult. “The question now is whether there will be recovery effects. Federal councilor Parmelin created a working group related to the learning area.
- Grandchildren and grandparents: Should grandparents take care of children again? There was never a ban, said Daniel Koch of BAG, just a recommendation. And this continues to apply. For most people, it is advisable not to go back to the old “hat mode”.
- Tracking application: Many questions from the journalists present revolved around the contact tracking application. Daniel Koch will provide information on this point next week with experts.
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End of the press conference.
That’s it, the journalists’ questions have been answered, the press conference is over. Thanks for your attention.
Travel through various countries
For example, if a Swiss would like to visit his girlfriend in the Netherlands, can he also travel in Germany? “That is possible,” said Gattiker.
What do companies do about learning?
There are also measures for companies, says Rémy Hübschi. This is how they are working to create incentives across the cantons. There is also the possibility of bringing school education to the fore in the first year and not in-company training.
Koch: more relaxation also depends on the foreigner
Will there be more facilities soon? “We do not have fixed numbers for which we are considering the next easing,” Koch said. It also depends on neighboring countries.
People’s behavior should not change abruptly
The first openings were almost three weeks ago: The new infections remained profound, according to a journalist. Has everything been done correctly, Mr. Koch?
I was very happy that the concepts worked, said Daniel Koch. But they are not just concepts, it is also the behavior of people. This must continue to be sustained and must not abruptly change to be successful, says Daniel Koch.
Why sit in a restaurant and not stand up?
A journalist wants to know why it is not allowed to stop when visiting a restaurant. The concept of gastrointestinal protection is to create as few situations as possible, in which risks can be taken. “The risk of standing is less controllable than the risk of sitting,” says Koch.
Are people afraid of going by train?
A question for Vincent Ducrot: How do you explain that the trains are not yet full? People are afraid? Don’t believe it, says the SBB chief. Mobility is generally weak and many would continue to work from home, Ducrot says.
There will be a slow wave, and protection concepts have also been prepared in this way. The next step will come June 8, then keep looking.
Jakob: Evaluation of the loans in approximately two weeks.
Eric Jakob explains that it is too early to communicate any knowledge of the loans. The data will be evaluated in approximately two weeks. “So we can see which sectors have been particularly affected and have turned to credit.”
Do you need a mask?
According to a journalist, there is a study that shows that aerosols (drops, for example, when speaking) remain in the air for up to eight minutes. Do you need a mask now?
A study alone doesn’t say much, says Daniel Koch. This also says nothing about aerosol contamination. It is still important that masks are worn where the distance cannot be kept.
“It is difficult to say what measure led to what effect”
How would BAG proceed if new infections increased again? Koch: “It is difficult to say what measure led to what effect.” That will now be examined in the coming weeks. Only then can you draw the correct conclusions from it.
“Without total flexibility as long as there are 50 cases per day”
The consultations of a wide variety of bodies would increase in what is handled. That no longer works, according to a journalist.
That is why the Federal Council is working on continuous relaxation, says Daniel Koch. But you also want to remember that there are still 50 new cases. As long as this is the case, there will be no complete relaxation.
Tracking app: information next week
Many questions are about the contact tracking app. Daniel Koch will provide information on this point next week with experts.
Why Austria and Germany, but not France?
The perspective with France is the same, says Mario Gattiker of SEM. The opening is still scheduled for June 15. The situation in France was still very varied, Mario Gattiker said, but there was contact with the French regarding relaxation.
