Updated April 29.
Due to the increase in the number of victims in more than 230 countries of the world from the new coronavirus SARS-COV-2 and the rapid spread of infectious pneumonia, WHO declared a pandemic. The number of cases increases with each hour in all countries and continents of the planet. In material 24cm - about the situation with coronavirus in Switzerland and the situation on the Swiss ski resorts.
Cases of coronavirus infection in Switzerland
Coronavirus came to Switzerland at the end of February. The first case was recorded on February 25, 2020 in Canton Ticino.On March 5, the first death was registered due to Coronavirus - 74-year-old woman died.
For three weeks, the amount of infected exceeded 3 thousand people. Died from coronavirus infection in Switzerland for March 19, 33 people.
As of April 29 2020 in Switzerland found 29 264. infection case . Total number dead amounted to 1 699. Human , to cure more than 22,600 patients.
In the country to confirm the infection, a person must make 2 tests for the presence of the causative agent.
Situation in Switzerland
On March 16, the authorities of the country introduced the national emergency regime until April 19. Closed on quarantine all schools in the country, ski resorts, public and entertainment institutions, small outlets. Important elements of social infrastructure - supermarkets, pharmacies, post office - continue to work.
Switzerland President Simonetta Sommaruga assured citizens that the state is financially and in the medical plan to cope with the epidemic.
True and lies about coronavirus
According to the inhabitants of Zurich, panic in the city is not observed. However, after the news about the spread of coronavirus in Switzerland, residents began to buy products and necessities. But the excitement is caused by the recommendations of the government - to further, in the midst of the epidemic, people did not have to stand in the queues and minimize contacts with other people.
The media and authorities provide residents with all information about the dissemination of infection and the latest news about the situation in Switzerland, but the excitement among the inhabitants is still present.
Locals attempted in pharmacies Medical masks and antisapki for hands, but the tools of protection are available for the Internet.
The country's government has developed special measures to prevent the proliferation of coronavirus in Switzerland. People with influenza symptoms are recommended to stay at home, self-retention and turn to the hot line of the Ministry of Health. Doctors come to the house for testing, the patient is forbidden to leave the house.
Restrictions in Switzerland
From mid-March, the authorities have tightened the fight against the spread of infection. The prohibition of events with the number of participants more than 100 people was introduced. Restrictions relate to ski resorts, swimming pools, spa and will be valid until April 30. Initially, there was a ban on the activities of more than 1,000 people. In the history of Switzerland, such restrictions became the first application in the practice of the Federal Law on Epidemia.The country's authorities instructed officials in the regions to develop additional protective measures in accordance with the situation.
Local authorities decided to cancel the ski marathon in Energadine and Carnavals in Canton of Ticino, which borders with Italy. In Ticino, hockey matches will be held without the presence of fans in the stadiums, and the Games of the Swiss Football League (SFL) will be held later. Also canceled the Basel Carnival.
In Geneva, for six months, the International Exhibition of Inventions was postponed and the 90th Geneva International Auto Show was canceled, which was to take place from March 5 to March 15, as well as the International Watches & Wonders Geneva Watch Exhibition, scheduled for April 25-29.
On March 17, Switzerland introduces increased control on the borders with Germany, Austria and France. For citizens of Switzerland, labor, border residents, as well as the delivery of goods, the rules of entry into the country do not change. Previously, a ban on entry was also introduced against Italy's citizens.
International flights to Switzerland "Ukrainian Airlines", "Aeroflot", Ryanair and Wizz Air are canceled or suspended due to the threat of coronavirus.
Latest news
From April 27, restrictions introduced due to coronavirus will gradually weaken. According to the published government decree, hairdressers and medical care rooms will open. Inderation will also be carried out previously postponed.
On April 7, 2020, the former player of the Swiss team Roger Shappo died in the 80th year of life due to coronavirus. He lay in the hospital for 4 days, then he was released home, where he became bad after 6 days. Athlete was connected to the IVL apparatus.
On April 4, Daniel Koh from the Federal Health Department noted that Switzerland had not yet reached the peak of the epidemic, so it was too early to think about mitigating quarantine measures yet.
The Swiss Parliament temporarily abolished plenary sessions.
On March 18, Switzerland due to a pandemic for the first time since 1951 canceled the national referendum, which was planned to hold on May 17, as stated by the decision of the Federal Council, published on the government website.