Swiss authorities will take new measures to combat COVID-19. This statement was made by the head of the Federal Department of Internal Affairs and Healthcare of the country Alain Beers , he is quoted by Reuters .
The new restrictions will take effect on December 12 and will be valid until January 22. In particular, some cantons will restrict the operation of shops, restaurants and bars.
In addition, the authorities have asked tourists not to come to ski resorts to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. Only citizens of the country will be able to visit them.
“Obviously, you do not ride in a group of 10 people, however, as a rule, people are less than a meter apart (…). We want to urge our European friends, residents of neighboring countries, not to come skiing during this period “, – quotes Berce RIA Novosti .
Reuters writes that the country’s authorities are trying to take such measures to prevent a decline in the economy and prevent the spread of the virus.
Back in late November, Switzerland refused to close ski resorts for tourists. Berce supported his position by the fact that the situation with the coronavirus pandemic in the country is not as acute as in neighboring states.
According to the latest data, there are 368.6 thousand people infected with coronavirus in Switzerland.