Switzerland Lifts Quarantine Mandate For Bordering Neighbours
In the newest stance, Switzerland has decided to lift the quarantine mandate for its bordering neighbours. The Alps nation will promptly impose the quarantine obligation for travellers only from specific neighbouring countries where the number of coronavirus cases is high. This latest guideline does not pertain to travellers from the bordered regions. The resolution was passed by the Federal Council on 11th September and begins to run on 14th September 2020. Swiss government published a press release, pronouncing “Bordering regions will not be included on the list of high-risk countries despite the epidemiological situation, due to the social, cultural and economic interaction amid Switzerland and neighbouring regions.”
After executing the declaration on 14 September, the Federal Council necessitates residents to be responsible and duck travelling to high-risk neighbourhoods. They also requested citizens to uphold quarantine measures if they have returned from any such region. This measure has been majorly boosted by all the cantons. Except, officials from a few cantons have displayed their interests concerning the border territories exemption, indicating that it could drive costlier while lowering quarantine custom compliance. The latest guideline also anticipates the exemption of quarantine for artists returning from a cultural event, athletes from tournaments, and people from business conferences.
The suggested classes will not undergo quarantine if, protective measures have been taken at the events. Those travelling to high-risk countries for medical or professional reasons will also be exempted from the quarantine. They are still required to take preventive measures and not visit overseas for over five days. Switzerland has seen a rise in COVID-19 cases between June and August. Early June, only 98 cases were reported, however, August end, this number rose to 1844 in total. Taking into account the epidemiological status of its neighbouring countries, Switzerland has excluded eight nations and added ten to its list of high-risk territories.
