Confidence Group following the previous news about the lockdown in Europe due to COVID-19, informs about new restrictions which were introduced in Switzerland.
On Oct 28, 2020 the Federal Council of Switzerland published new restrictions valid as of Oct 29, 2020 and introduced indefinitely:
1. Nightclubs to close, fairs not permitted
Discos and nightclubs will be closed. There is an elevated risk of the virus spreading at these establishments. No more than four people will be allowed to sit at a table in restaurants and bars, with the exception of parents with children. All bars and restaurants must close between 11pm and 6am. In addition, markets and fairs in enclosed spaces will no longerbe permitted.
2. Ban on events with more than 50 people
Events with more than 50 people will no longer be permitted. This concerns all religious, sporting, cultural and other events. The exceptions to this rule are parliamentary and communal assemblies. It is still permitted to hold political demonstrations and collect signatures for referendums and initiatives – here, as previously, masks must be worn. Given that many people are becoming infected when families and friends meet, the number of people allowed to attend such private gatherings will be limited to 10.
3. No recreational sporting or cultural activities with more than 15 people
Recreational sporting and cultural activities are only permitted indoors for up to 15 people if a sufficient distance can be maintained and if masks are worn. A mask can only be dispensed with if there is a generous amount of space, such as in tennis halls or large rooms. Outdoors, for example when jogging, it is only necessary to ensure that people keep their distance. Recreational contact sports are prohibited everywhere. These rules do not apply to children under the age of 16, even in compulsory schools. With regard to professional sporting and cultural activities, practice and training sessions, competitive events, rehearsals and performances are permitted. Due to the fact that a particularly large number of droplets are released while singing, all performances by amateur choirs are prohibited, although professional choirs may continue to practise.
4. Ban on face-to-face teaching at higher education institutions
Higher education institutions will basically have to switch to distance learning from Monday, 2 November. Classroom teaching is still permitted at compulsory school level and at upper secondary schools (baccalaureate and vocational schools).
5. Mandatory wearing of masks further extended
The wearing of masks has been mandatory since 19 October in publicly accessible indoor spaces as well as in public transport waiting areas and railway stations and airports. Masks must now also be worn outside establishments and facilities, for example in outdoor areas of shops and at event venues, on terraces of restaurants and bars, and at farmers’ and Christmas markets. Masks are also mandatory in busy pedestrian zones, for example shopping streets in town centres, and wherever the required distance cannot be maintained in public spaces. Wearing a mask is now also mandatory in schools from upper secondary level (level II) upwards. Similarly, masks are now mandatory in the workplace unless the distance between workspaces can be maintained (e.g. in individual offices). Employers should allow staff to work from home where possible and ensure that staff are protected in the workplace. Children under the age of 12, persons who are unable to wear a mask for medical reasons, and guests in restaurants and bars when seated at a table are not required to wear a mask.
Source: Federal Council of Switzerland.
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