Nearly 5,000 soldiers are currently in the fight against the Coronavirus in use. One of them, Martin A.* (27). The Zurich is the driver and transported daily potential Corona discharge patients from the hospital to home. “We are all glad that we can contribute a small part to help,” he says. The soldiers would get great to feel the gratitude. “We see our work in the population, it is estimated,” says A.
corps commander Aldo C. Schellenberger (61) thanks for the great use of the mobilized troops. He was proud, and have great respect for all those that are indented, he says in a Video that the army is the mobilized sent.
Only 19 days to be credited>
“As we know, was the lack of understanding and resentment is great,” says A. Lukas Z.* (24)., the is housed in the same barracks, that annoys. “On the first night had told us our commander, that all of us were going to count days,” he says. Only after about a week it had become clear that the voice.
For the next serious case, prepared
defense Minister Viola Amherd (57) establishes the control in the VIEW Interview that in the next few years, there is not enough medical units would be available, should it come again to a serious case.
An Argument that convinced the soldiers. Currently, men also are in use, have done their service, actually, tells Pascal H.* (21) from Basel, in civilian life, the Student, now a paramedic. “Would it be so really in the next few years again to a crisis situation, you could mobilize enough troops.”
The soldiers in the hope that defence Minister Amherd to reconsider the decision once again. Pascal H. says: “personally, I would be satisfied if at least half of the days worked would be counted.”
* names have been changed
the Mission Corona – The great army-series at a GLANCE
The army is preparing for the worst. 8000 soldiers approved by the Federal Council, 5000 of which are already in use or are on call. Seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Soon half of the troops already in use. Switzerland is currently experiencing the largest mobilization of the military since the Second world war.
use, But in this battle the soldiers, the gun on the back of nothing. Your enemy is invisible, silent and can be used with any ball defeat. Your enemy: the Coronavirus. Your allies: hospitals and retirement homes. Their mission: protection of the population against the pandemic.
a VIEW could exclusive look behind the Scenes and the army to accompany a week in this fight. We introduce you to the soldiers and the organization of the inserts.
Lieutenant Colonel Emerson Ramoni gives insights into the work of the hospital, battalion 66. The military police takes a VIEW on the night shift. The barracks of the air force, Dübendorf shows how to use the hygiene measures to be implemented in the school for recruits. Military chaplains, Stefan Young tells of the joys and Fears of the recruits.
The large VIEW series “Mission Corona – the army in the field,” you can from Monday until Easter Saturday, a day in VIEW and on view.ch read and view TV track.
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.
