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 From June 26th, masks will no longer be required in busy, publicly accessible outdoor areas in Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210615/switzerland-to-lift-mask-requirement-in-outdoor-areas-from-june-28th Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:43:14 +0200 switzerland-to-lift-mask-requirement-in-outdoor-areas-from-june-28th Switzerland has relaxed mask rules and dropped the requirement to work from home. What does this mean in offices and other workplaces? https://www.thelocal.ch/20210624/reader-question-do-i-need-to-wear-a-mask-at-work-in-switzerland Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:38:21 +0200 reader-question-do-i-need-to-wear-a-mask-at-work-in-switzerland Swiss health experts don’t see eye to eye on the subject of masks for people who are immune to the coronavirus. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210519/will-switzerland-relax-mask-rules-for-vaccinated-people Wed, 19 May 2021 16:16:10 +0200 will-switzerland-relax-mask-rules-for-vaccinated-people A self-proclaimed ‘coronavirus rebel’ has been banned from all locations of Swiss supermarket chain Migros for five years for refusing to wear a mask. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210319/swiss-supermarket-bans-mask-refuser-for-five-years Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:39:15 +0100 swiss-supermarket-bans-mask-refuser-for-five-years Two 23-year-old Swiss entrepreneurs who became multi-millionaires by selling masks during the first wave of the pandemic have defended their actions while expressing regret for buying Ferraris with their earnings. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210219/i-dont-have-a-guilty-conscience-switzerlands-mask-millionaires-defend-themselves Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:25:50 +0100 i-dont-have-a-guilty-conscience-switzerlands-mask-millionaires-defend-themselves Switzerland's cantons and the federal government are currently debating tightening the existing rules to require FFP2 masks. Will we see an FFP2 requirement soon? https://www.thelocal.ch/20210122/is-switzerland-set-to-introduce-an-ffp2-mask-requirement Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:11:52 +0100 is-switzerland-set-to-introduce-an-ffp2-mask-requirement FFP2 masks are not mandatory in Switzerland, however they have become more popular over the past few weeks. How much do they cost? https://www.thelocal.ch/20210126/how-much-do-ffp2-masks-cost-in-switzerland Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:44:20 +0100 how-much-do-ffp2-masks-cost-in-switzerland A law change has made it much easier for mask refusers to be fined in Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201203/coronavirus-swiss-police-can-now-issue-on-the-spot-fines-for-mask-refusers Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:09:56 +0100 coronavirus-swiss-police-can-now-issue-on-the-spot-fines-for-mask-refusers Several Swiss cantons have gone beyond the federal minimum by putting in place their own measures to halt the spread of the coronavirus. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201111/what-are-the-coronavirus-shutdown-measurers-in-every-swiss-canton Wed, 11 Nov 2020 19:10:27 +0100 what-are-the-coronavirus-shutdown-measurers-in-every-swiss-canton Switzerland has attracted criticism from at home and abroad for its relaxed approach to the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, leading some to call it ‘the new Sweden’. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201112/is-switzerlands-mild-coronavirus-strategy-making-it-the-new-sweden Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:09:38 +0100 is-switzerlands-mild-coronavirus-strategy-making-it-the-new-sweden This detailed tool shows how meeting people in each Swiss canton impacts your risk of catching coronavirus. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201110/what-is-your-coronavirus-infection-risk-in-each-swiss-canton Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:08:59 +0100 what-is-your-coronavirus-infection-risk-in-each-swiss-canton From Thursday, October 29th, masks will be required in indoor and outdoor spaces across Switzerland. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201029/switzerlands-new-mask-requirement-everything-you-need-to-know Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:32:12 +0100 switzerlands-new-mask-requirement-everything-you-need-to-know The Federal Council announced on Wednesday new rules to curtail the alarming increase in Covid-19 cases across Switzerland. But are these measures sufficient to flatten the curve of infections? https://www.thelocal.ch/20201029/reactions-do-switzerlands-new-coronavirus-restrictions-go-far-enough Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:55:35 +0100 reactions-do-switzerlands-new-coronavirus-restrictions-go-far-enough The Swiss government announced on Wednesday a range of strict Covid-19 measures which will apply from Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the new rules, which include a nationwide curfew on bars and restaurants. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201028/switzerland-announces-new-lockdown-measures Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:01:39 +0100 switzerland-announces-new-lockdown-measures What happens if I fail to wear a mask on public transport or in shops in Switzerland? Geneva-based law firm Page and Partners clarifies. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201027/can-i-be-fined-for-disobeying-coronavirus-measures-in-switzerland Tue, 27 Oct 2020 19:41:14 +0100 can-i-be-fined-for-disobeying-coronavirus-measures-in-switzerland The Swiss government is set to meet with cantonal authorities on Wednesday to discuss another nationwide lockdown. According to a leaked report, this is what the lockdown could look like. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201024/switzerlands-lockdown-proposal-leaked-what-you-need-to-know Sat, 24 Oct 2020 14:32:35 +0200 switzerlands-lockdown-proposal-leaked-what-you-need-to-know In response to the increase in Covid-19 infections in their cantons and in other Swiss regions, authorities in Ticino, Bern and Valais are tightening their rules regarding the wearing of masks outdoors or in school settings. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201027/new-mask-requirements-announced-in-three-swiss-cantons Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:58:36 +0100 new-mask-requirements-announced-in-three-swiss-cantons Swiss authorities have flagged a potential ‘mini lockdown’ to counter rising infection rates. What would this look like? https://www.thelocal.ch/20201022/explained-what-would-a-mini-lockdown-look-like-in-switzerland Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:36:22 +0200 explained-what-would-a-mini-lockdown-look-like-in-switzerland In Zurich, authorities have said that wearing a mask in the office will allow you to avoid a quarantine requirement. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201021/switzerland-how-wearing-a-mask-to-work-can-help-you-avoid-quarantine Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:41:21 +0200 switzerland-how-wearing-a-mask-to-work-can-help-you-avoid-quarantine Masks are now required in indoor areas all across Switzerland. Should so-called ‘mask refusers’ be fined for refusing to wear them? https://www.thelocal.ch/20201021/switzerland-should-people-be-fined-for-refusing-to-wear-masks Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:45:56 +0200 switzerland-should-people-be-fined-for-refusing-to-wear-masks