Covid19, in Switzerland lifting almost all restrictions
From February 17, certificates And masks they will no longer be needed in Swiss. All that remains is the obligation, until the end of March, to wear the protective device on public transport and in health facilities. To communicate this, during a press conference from Bern, the Federal Council which thus eliminates all limits for access to shops, restaurants, cultural structures, structures open to the public and events, as well as for private meetings. Given the still strong circulation of the virus, the Federal Council has decided to maintain thefive-day isolation requirement for people who test positive. Health measures on entry into Switzerland have also been revoked: tomorrow a vaccination or recovery certificate or a negative test will no longer be required and the entry form no longer needs to be completed.
To the microphones of the RSI, Dr. Mattia Leppori of the cantonal hospital authority explained how there has been “an improvement in the epidemiological situation”, which is “difficult but evaluating the consequences of these new choices”. “The abolition of the Covid Pass – he adds – will not have a major impact on infections, the generalized abolition of masks will perhaps have consequences on vulnerable people; I recommend continuing to wear it without shame and without fear “.
Express satisfaction is the mayor of LuganoMichele Foletti, happy to “be able to complete the organization of the most important events”, both – and above all – the catering sector. “Thanks to a good degree of acquired immunity, individual responsibility and experience – comments the Ticino Council of State – we can now continue to live with the virus without further measures”. However, prudence remains essential. If the epidemiological situation evolves as expected, from 1 April the normal situation will return.