The Local Switzerland https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Covid face mask rule on flights in Europe set to be eased The mandatory EU-wide mask requirement for air travel is set to be dropped from Monday, May 16th, but airlines may still require passengers to wear masks on some or all flights https://www.thelocal.ch/20220511/face-mask-rule-on-flights-in-europe-set-to-be-eased Wed, 11 May 2022 18:17:55 +0200 face-mask-rule-on-flights-in-europe-set-to-be-eased When will Switzerland relax Covid face mask rules? The apparent lower potency of the Omicron variant may lead to an earlier-than-expected relaxation of most Covid measures, besides mask mandates. But when will we see our fellow Swiss' smiling faces again? https://www.thelocal.ch/20220201/am-i-ever-gonna-see-your-face-again-when-will-switzerland-relax-mask-rules Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:08:23 +0100 am-i-ever-gonna-see-your-face-again-when-will-switzerland-relax-mask-rules What are the rules for masks in schools in Switzerland? Schools across Switzerland have tightened mask rules. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.ch/20211214/what-are-the-rules-for-masks-in-schools-in-switzerland Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:26:53 +0100 what-are-the-rules-for-masks-in-schools-in-switzerland Will Switzerland relax the mask mandate in supermarkets, shops and museums? Switzerland is considering whether to further relax coronavirus measures, including the mask mandate in supermarkets, retail stores and museums. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210802/will-switzerland-relax-the-mask-mandate-in-supermarkets-shops-and-museums Mon, 02 Aug 2021 19:46:09 +0200 will-switzerland-relax-the-mask-mandate-in-supermarkets-shops-and-museums Here’s how much you’ll be fined for breaching Switzerland’s coronavirus measures As at July 2021, fines are still in place for breaching Switzerland's Covid measures. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210127/heres-how-much-youll-be-fined-for-breaching-switzerlands-coronavirus-measures Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:10:24 +0100 heres-how-much-youll-be-fined-for-breaching-switzerlands-coronavirus-measures Swiss authorities explain which masks are most and least effective According to Swiss health officials, not all face masks are created equal — some are more appropriate for protecting the wearer from getting contaminated with coronavirus, while others are more effective in preventing the spread of infection to others. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200807/swiss-authorities-explain-which-masks-are-most-and-least-effective Fri, 07 Aug 2020 17:21:30 +0200 swiss-authorities-explain-which-masks-are-most-and-least-effective Geneva to make face masks compulsory in all shops The canton of Geneva will take steps to battle a resurgence of coronavirus by making the wearing of face masks compulsory in all shops. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200725/geneva-to-make-face-masks-compulsory-in-all-shops Sat, 25 Jul 2020 16:40:39 +0200 geneva-to-make-face-masks-compulsory-in-all-shops How face masks have helped slow down the spread of coronavirus in Germany Face masks became mandatory in Germany at the end of April, but how effective are they? A new study highlighting the eastern city of Jena sheds some light on the controversial measure. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200709/how-face-masks-have-helped-slow-down-the-spread-of-coronavirus-in-germany Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:26:31 +0200 how-face-masks-have-helped-slow-down-the-spread-of-coronavirus-in-germany Switzerland’s dilemma: What to do with the surplus of face masks? Only a few weeks ago Switzerland suffered a shortage of masks to protect its population from Covid-19. Now the country is facing the reverse problem. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200608/switzerlands-first-world-dilemma-what-to-do-with-the-surplus-of-masks Mon, 08 Jun 2020 18:31:42 +0200 switzerlands-first-world-dilemma-what-to-do-with-the-surplus-of-masks How to wear your coronavirus face mask So you have to wear a mask to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus? Wondering how to chose one? Or if it will slip off, or be suffocating? https://www.thelocal.ch/20200514/how-to-wear-your-coronavirus-face-mask Thu, 14 May 2020 13:18:37 +0200 how-to-wear-your-coronavirus-face-mask What protective measures will Switzerland implement after lockdown ? The lockdown is scheduled to be partially lifted on April 26th, and Swiss authorities have issued guidelines on how businesses and clients should protect themselves from catching — and spreading — the coronavirus. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200424/explainer-what-protective-measures-will-be-implemented-after-the-de-confinement-in-switzerland Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:04:35 +0200 explainer-what-protective-measures-will-be-implemented-after-the-de-confinement-in-switzerland