Switzerland has decided to lift most of the restrictive measures it used to fight the coronavirus. The measures will begin to be lifted from Monday, June 22.
From the specified day, events attended by up to a thousand people will be allowed. Previously, that number was limited to 300, the portal writes Swissinfo.
Restrictions related to when catering facilities can be opened will also be lifted. Visitors to catering facilities will not be required to sit in closed rooms, as was the case.
Demonstrations will be allowed, provided the demonstrators wear protective masks. Instead of two meters, a physical distance of 1,5 meters will be required.
The President of Switzerland Simoneta Somaruga and the Minister of Health Alain Berset indicated at the press conference that they decided to lift the restrictions because the statistical indicators on the number of infected and deceased are good, and that they are now "better prepared". They called for caution and individual responsibility.
It is expected that business will be adjusted to the new circumstances. Employers must make hand hygiene facilities available, enable physical distancing and require masks to be worn if distancing is not possible. The importance of monitoring the contacts of infected persons was emphasized.
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