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The essentials in brief:
- The Federal Council wants to react to the worsening situation in the crown and regain control of the issue. To this end, the measures taken by the cantons should be standardized throughout the country.
- Therefore, the government is presenting a package of measures to the cantons: among other things, restaurants, leisure facilities and shops must close from 7 pm
- The Federal Council intends to adopt the measures at its meeting next Friday.
- If the situation worsens even more, on December 18 more measures will be added, such as the closure of restaurants and stores.
“It will be difficult again, of every day during the holidays,” said Federal President Simonetta Sommaruga after the extraordinary meeting of the Federal Council. Other measures are unavoidable.
The Federal Council now wants to standardize and strengthen the measures taken by the cantons. Therefore, it plans to take further action on Friday. valid from Saturday, December 12 to January 20, 2021 should. It makes the following proposals for consultation with the cantons:
- Catering establishments, Stores Y Markets, Leisure companies Y Sport activities Have to closes at 7 pm and remains closed on Sundays.
- by private Events a maximum number of 5 people from two households. The exceptions are celebrations for up to 10 people from December 24 to 26 and December 31.
- public events except for religious celebrations and legislative meetings prohibited.
- Any activities am Cultural space (including school activities) prohibited. Professional sector events with an audience are prohibited, with the exception of events streamed online without an audience.
“The Federal Council has to take the reins again,” Sommaruga said. If the situation worsens even more in the next week, the Federal Council plans to adopt new measures on Friday, December 18, such as the closure of restaurants and stores.
Support cantons
According to Sommaruga, the Federal Council is based on the measures taken by the cantons that have already acted: “In this way it is strengthening the backs of these cantons.”
Regarding the measures taken by the cantons, Federal Councilor Berset said: “For the first time, we are at a point where the figures are stagnant at a high level. That is worrisome. The cantons still have to do their part, but we have to step up measures. A federal system is always demanding. “
No return to the “extraordinary situation”
However, there is currently no need to act to re-declare the “extraordinary situation,” says Sommaruga. The legal basis in the “special situation” would be sufficient to take sufficient measures.
The Federal Council wants to “create clarity and certain security in planning.” It’s about the health of the population, Sommaruga said. “We have to avoid economic damage. If action is taken too late, even more drastic action will be necessary. “
With the stricter measures, there would be “more difficulties in various industries,” Sommaruga said. Therefore, the administration is examining additional financial aid.
