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The Corona hotspot goes further than all the other cantons: in addition to nightlife, leisure activities and private events are heavily restricted.
Club visitors identify themselves at the entrance with their ID and a telephone number to draw conclusions if the coronavirus is infected. (March 6, 2020)
Photo: Ennio Leanza (Keystone)
Valais was the first canton to massively tighten the crown’s measures. “In view of the exponential increase in cases and hospitalizations, the State Council is forced to take drastic measures,” the Valais government wrote in a statement on Wednesday. The goal is to slow the spread of the infection while maintaining the economy as much as possible. Therefore, the following restrictions apply as of Thursday, October 22:
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Night bars, discos and erotic clubs will be completely closed.
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Visit of Public establishments such as restaurants is open until 10 pm at the latest possible. The number of Guests will be seated at four people per table limited. There are only exceptions if people live in the same household.
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Public and private events and activities with more than ten people are prohibited. This also applies to soccer and ice hockey games.
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It is considered a No meeting for more than ten people in public space.
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In closed installations it applies permanent mask requirement. This also includes enclosed workplaces, including vehicles.
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There is news for tertiary level schools Only distance learning.
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Visits to hospitals and homes for the elderly and elderly they are suspended subject to cases of difficulty.
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Everybody public entertainment and leisure facilities such as cinemas, theaters, museums, libraries and media libraries, fitness and wellness centers, public swimming pools and bathing facilities, bowling alleys and concert halls will be closed.
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Everybody Contact sports (soccer, basketball, hockey, martial arts, etc.) are prohibited. with the exception of professional sports excluding the public and individual training.
Municipal authorities and companies whose staff is particularly affected by the number of infections are obliged to ensure compliance with regulations with greater controls.
Valais is currently the canton most affected by the crown pandemic. According to the cantonal government, there is a risk that the Valais hospital will no longer be able to cope with the flood of patients. “The proportion of people over 60 years old who are affected by the virus is also alarming. This is twice as high as the peak observed in March. “
The winter season should take place
The new measures will take effect at midnight and will likely run until November 30. This is expected to be enough to control the situation before the start of the winter season, Darbellay said.
The government appealed to the solidarity and discipline of the population. It is about limiting the overload of the health system and saving lives, but also avoiding further damage to the economy.
“We were all surprised that the second wave came so quickly,” said health director Esther Waeber-Kalbermatten. As of Tuesday, there were 88 people in the hospital and 155 people in 14 nursing homes have tested positive. It was “five past twelve,” said the health director.
