Outdoor company canteens for working people possible again
At the beginning of February, the National Council's Economic Affairs Committee (WAK) called on the Federal Council to open restaurants for people working outside at lunchtime. The FOPH informed the cantons yesterday about the conditions under which company canteens can reopen for people working outside.
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) informed the cantons yesterday about the conditions under which company canteens may reopen during the week. The requirements include, in particular, that restaurants may open as company canteens during the week between 11 am and 2 pm. Only professionals from the agricultural and construction sectors as well as tradespeople and employees on assembly work are allowed access. Employers must register their employees in advance and masks are compulsory in the restaurants, except at the table. The social distancing rules must be observed and the contact details of all persons must be recorded.
At the beginning of February, the National Council's Economic Affairs Committee (WAK) called on the Federal Council to open restaurants as canteens for people working outside at lunchtime. Cantons that wish to allow company canteens for employees working outside can regulate this by issuing a general decree to the catering businesses.
Source: BAG
