In the city of Zurich to prepare for the worst. Chauffeurs of the Zurich transport services (VBZ) have to get in these days Post of the personnel Department. You have been a pass that would allow you to in the event of a curfew, to continue to go out.

In the Letter, the VBZ, the presence of the employee or of the employee “be required”. “Your urgent, for the maintaining the operation of essential activities (vital care) may not be outside of the workplace (e.g. home office) is done.”

Also, companies Not ready

only VBZ-employees have received such a certificate. Also employees of other service departments of the city she had been as a precaution, sent, inform the city on request. “It is a purely preventive measure,” emphasises Anita Meier from the health and environment Department of the city of Zurich. It relates to all employees, but only those who work in the system, relevant departments and positions. So, for example, in health care, energy and water supply or the transport companies.

And also companies are prepared for a further tightening of Federal regulations. You have sent similar letters already or at least prepared.

now, however, there is no evidence to suggest that in Switzerland, too, a curfew is imposed. The Federal Council meets on Wednesday the next Time and evaluated the measures taken so far measures. So far, the government has not thought it necessary to leave a complete curfew. The current regulation under different locks, in fact, hardly any of the near abroad imposed by output, said interior Minister Alain Berset. (lha)

Coronavirus

The Coronavirus currently holds the world in suspense. Many countries are taking measures such as Closing schools or limiting public events, to prevent the spread. In Switzerland, too, the grass, the Virus magnetized. All of the current information and Figures around the topic there is in the Coronavirus-Ticker.

I Have the corona virus or just the flu?

The Coronavirus spreads further – also in Switzerland. Especially in the flu season, you can assess for yourself whether one is ill with the Coronavirus, or whether you just have an ordinary flu. The differences are subtle, but they exist. VIEWS is defined.

protection against Coronavirus

recommendations of the Federal office for health, how you can protect yourself:

Hygiene

wash your hands: Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use a Hand sanitizer. Don’t sneeze, you Sneeze into the hands, or cough in a handkerchief; or if you have none, in the bend of your elbow. Handkerchiefs to dispose of properly: paper towels, should be disposed of after use in a closed waste bin. You stay in fever and cough necessarily at home.

contact minimize

Stay home and avoid wherever possible contact with people. You go only in the following exceptional situations, out of the house: the food doctor shopping or pharmacy visit / the home office is for your job not possible / you have to help other people. You keep if possible 2 meters distance to your fellow human beings, for example, in a line or at meetings. Avoid contact with people breathing or have a cough. You avoid public transport. You can be all that is possible to home deliver. Important: No welcome kiss, no hugs, no shaking hands.

stay Informed

Note the local instructions and recommendations. Strictly to the rules and announcements of the authorities. Infoline Coronavirus: 058 463 00 00, 24 hours a day available Info-page of the BAG: bag-coronavirus.

when should the ch one to the doctor?

do not Go out in the symptoms (difficulty breathing, cough, or fever) in the Public and contact you immediately – first by phone, a Doctor, a doctor or a health care facility.

patience

remains The Situation until Further notice. The Federal government informed in regular intervals about the current developments. It applies now more than ever: peace and quiet preserved, and the thing in common to serve.