Date | Title of press release | Content summary |
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22 April 2020 | Coronavirus: Federal Council does not want a general obligation to wear a mask | Swiss Federal council decides against face mask mandates |
29 April 2020 | Coronavirus: Federal Council to ease further measures from 11 May | Face masks start to be considered for certain branches when creating after-lockdown protection strategies |
30 April 2020 | New coronavirus: the ‘Protect yourself and others’ campaign moves to pink phase | Swiss health authorities recommend general face mask wearing for the first time, particularly in public situations when a distance of at least 2 meters cannot be respected |
1 July 2020 | Coronavirus: Masks compulsory on public transport; quarantine for travellers from high-risk regions; lifting of certain entry restrictions from 20 July | Nation-wide face mask mandates in public transport from 6 July 2020 |
18 October 2020 | Coronavirus: Restrictions on private events, no gatherings in public of more than 15 people; masks mandatory in more areas and working from home recommended | Nation-wide face mask mandates in publicly accessible indoor areas |
28 October 2020 | Coronavirus: further measures to contain the epidemic, introduction of rapid testing, new rules on travel quarantine | Nation-wide face mask mandates extended to outside areas of establishments and facilities and busy pedestrian zones as well as schools (upper secondary level and higher) |