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The number of Covid-19 infections in the canton continues to rise: on Friday the canton announced 30 new infections, a total of 1,149 people so far have tested positive. The number of people receiving treatment at the hospital has also increased in the last week. On Friday, the canton reported 10 people hospitalized.
“After a short period with few cases in the summer, the number of cases has continuously increased,” says cantonal doctor Lukas Fenner, summarizing the situation in the canton. “The critical threshold has been reached and the situation is developing very dynamically.”
The government analyzes protection measures
The sharp increase in the number is not surprising, according to the canton’s doctor. Due to the continuous increase in the number of cases, the virus has circulated more and more in the population. “In addition, life moves more and more indoors, which increases the risk of transmission. The effects of the opening of major events are only now slowly being felt. “
To contain the spread of the virus, new protection measures will soon be added in the canton. “Due to the dynamic and critical situation, more measures are necessary,” says Fenner. The measures to be taken in the canton are discussed in the governing council.
On Monday, the current situation at the governing council meeting will be “discussed in detail and how to proceed,” the State Chancellery said in a statement. On Monday afternoon, the governing council should report on the planned measures.
If possible, coordinate with neighboring cantons.
Therefore, the new specific rules have not yet been communicated; According to the canton doctor, there is likely to be a tightening in the event area, an expansion of the mask requirement and additional requirements for clubs and bars.
“Whenever possible, new measures are coordinated with neighboring cantons,” Fenner said. Therefore, the same rules may soon apply in the canton of Solothurn as in the canton of Bern: a mask must be worn in publicly accessible interiors such as libraries, museums or cinemas from this week. Seating is a must in bars, restaurants and clubs.
According to the canton doctor, it is not disputed that private events in the region will soon have to be reported. Given the fact that many people in the family are infected, Fenner emphasizes: “On occasions and private events, especially indoors, the number and density of guests must be taken into account.”
Additional controlled visitation rights
Despite the growing number of cases, there is no strict ban on visits to nursing homes and nursing homes or hospitals. “Controlled visitation rights continue to apply in nursing homes and nursing homes. There are regular exchange meetings with the industry association to discuss the situation, ”says Fenner.
In hospitals, an increase in the number of people who must be treated for Covid-19 is expected in the coming days: «With a time delay, an increase in hospitalizations is to be expected, especially if there is a change in the number cases in older age groups. . “
Still manageable for contact tracing
According to the weekly situation report on the epidemiological situation in the canton of Solothurn, which authorities released on Wednesday, the proportion of people over 64 years old infected with Covid-19 is still relatively small. With the growing number of new infections, experts say, the proportion of older people testing positive for Covid-19 will also increase.
With the increasing number of new infections in the canton, the burden on the cantonal contact tracing team has also increased. “The sharp increase in the number of cases is currently almost manageable, but more measures are needed to alleviate contact tracing,” Fenner explains. The core team includes ten people, but there is an internal reserve pool that the team can draw on. “What is decisive for the burden of the contact tracing team is not only the number of cases, but also the complexity of the cases.”
