Swiss Govt: Considering new Covid-19 curbs to be announced on 14 December

According to Reuters, the Swiss government is considering a further tightening of Covid-19 curbs in order to snap a recent rise in infections. The government is considering imposing new rules to restrict indoor public access to vaccinated and naturally immune individuals, whilst indoor locations where masks cannot be worn would require negative tests for entry. 

Alternatively, the government is considering shutting down locations such as bars, restaurants and nightclubs where masks cannot be worn. The government has also proposed limiting private gatherings to five persons whenever one of them, including children, is unvaccinated. The government also proposed a limit on all private gatherings regardless of vaccination status to just five people if further restrictions become necessary. A decision will be taken by and announced on the 14th of December. 

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