Large events possible again from October
At its meeting on August 12, 2020, the Federal Council decided to allow events with more than 1000 people again from October 1, 2020. The ban was valid until August 31 and has now been extended by one month until the end of September. In addition, a mask wearing obligation in the aircraft applies from August 15.
Strict protective measures apply and the cantons must approve the events. In doing so, the cantons must epidemiological situation and take into account their capacities for contact tracing. In this way, the Federal Council wants to ensure that the situation in Switzerland does not deteriorate. At the same time, with this cautious opening step, it is taking into account the needs of society as well as the economic interests of sports clubs and cultural organizers.
The Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) is instructed to work out, together with the responsible departments and the cantons, uniform licensing requirements for major events by September 2. These are to apply to all areas, such as sport, culture or religion. In addition to the basic measures such as keeping a distance or hygiene, guard rails are to be established. The recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Science Task Force. A permit from the responsible canton is required for the event. The cantons can also refuse to issue the permit if their epidemiological situation and contact tracing capacities do not allow the event to be held.
Event ban extended until end of September
Events with more than 1000 people have been banned in Switzerland since February 28, 2020. This ban is one of the central measures with which the number of infections with the coronavirus could be reduced. It is valid until August 31 and will now be extended by one month until the end of September. This gives the cantons time to prepare the licensing regime and, if necessary, to increase contact tracing capacity.
With this approach, the Federal Council wants to ensure that the epidemiological situation does not deteriorate further. At the same time, it takes account of social needs, such as a diverse cultural life and sports offerings, as well as economic interests. Not all major events entail the same risks. For example, there are major events for which the minimum distance can be largely observed.
New: Obligation to wear a mask in the aircraft
The Federal Council has also decided that a mask must also be worn in aircraft from August 15. Already since July 6, the following applies in the public transport a mask carrying obligation. The measure affects all Scheduled and charter flightsthat take off or land in Switzerland, regardless of the airline.
Exceptions to the quarantine for diplomats
Foreign diplomats are exempt from the Quarantine obligation exempt from quarantine if their entry is necessary for the functioning of the embassies. Swiss diplomats are now also exempt from quarantine for necessary official activities.
One-time expenditures to address the Covid 19 pandemic.
The management of the Covid 19 pandemic will lead to various additional expenses at the Federal Office of Public Health in 2020, for example for campaign work, the operation of hotlines or the development of the Corona app. The Federal Council is therefore requesting a supplementary credit for the management of the Covid 19 pandemic of CHF 31.6 million for 2020.
Source: www.admin.ch
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