Actually, the Brits of your Queen, always listen to Christmas. Then Queen Elizabeth II (93) will hold their traditional speech. Today, the monarch will hold appear, however, in the majority of households in England is on the screen. Like many British media reports, will apply to 20 PM local time due to the Corona-crisis to their people.

The Queen will praise the “determination” of the British and ask them to remain at home: “I hope in the following years, we can be proud of how we have dealt with this challenge. And that those who come after us will say that our Generation was as strong as any previously. Self-discipline, sincere determination, and compassion characterize this country still.”

reference to the legendary speech of king George VI.

According to the British media, the Queen’s speech is reminiscent of her father George VI (†56), turned to the beginning of the second world war in 1939 to his people. The king warned against “the dark times”, but assured that the “British spirit” would lead them through the crisis.

the Queen turns now to their people, shows the seriousness of the situation. It is only the fifth Time in their 68-year-long reign, that the Royal chief has to make this step. You should have decided to postpone their talk a week before. During her speech on Christmas day, a whole TV-attending Team, is this Time just a single camera man in protective clothing in the room.

Actually, the speech on Easter would have been planned. England is in the grip of the Coronavirus, alone in the last 24 hours, the Covid requested-19-disease of the 708 fatalities. Including a five-year-old toddler. No wonders are to follow, according to initial estimates, 32 million Englishmen in the Queen’s speech. (klm)

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.