Government sticks to its decision and reduced certificates – Liechtenstein
VADUZ – As announced on Tuesday, the government will extend the applicable corona measures until the end of February. It follows the decision of the Swiss Federal Council insofar as the validity period of the certificates is being shortened.
The government announced on Tuesday that the current measures relating to access restrictions (2G) and the other requirements for gastronomy, culture and leisure facilities as well as for events are to be extended until February 28th. In addition, the obligation to wear a mask in publicly accessible indoor spaces and means of transport also applies to people aged six and over. The exceptional provisions for schools remain reserved if several students in a class have themselves tested.
Regardless of the decision of the Swiss Federal Council, she stuck to this decision and changed the Covid regulation accordingly on Thursday. the measures would have expired on January 24th.
“The current situation with the record number of cases and the continuing tense situation in Swiss hospitals does not allow the written restrictions to be lifted,” the government explains. However, they will continue to monitor the development of the pandemic and, from today’s perspective, neither rule out an earlier relaxation nor a possible tightening of individual measures. The Swiss Minister of Health, Alain Berset, also commented on Wednesday: The Federal Council will outline any relaxation steps at the beginning of February and put them up for discussion.
Vaccination and recovery certificates are only valid for nine months
The government will also follow the Swiss solution regarding the validity of all vaccination certificates at the end of January. In accordance with the EU-wide regulation, these are expected to be valid for 270 days instead of 365. The recovery certificates will also be valid for 270 days in the future.
“Booster” bald head also for 12 to 15 year olds
“Precisely because of the dominant omicron variant, booster vaccinations are important to protect against severe courses and hospitalization,” said the government. Registrations are open anytime http://www.impfung.li possible for all people who have had a second vaccination at least four months ago.
Against the background of the adjusted vaccination recommendations, booster vaccinations will also be possible for 12 to 15 year olds in the near future. The government will inform about this in due course.