Because the corona situation is also worsening in the canton of Bern, the cantonal government has decided to extend the obligation to wear masks. The measures have been in effect since 29 November.
The voting results were clear: the Covid law (Covid-Gesetz) was accepted with 62 per cent, the care initiative (Pflegeinitiative) with 61 per cent. The justice initiative (Justizinitiative), however, was rejected by 68.1 per cent. In the administrative district of Obersimmental-Saanen, the Covid law was narrowly rejected with 52.8 per cent.
The Corona measures at public schools in the canton of Berne are being adapted due to the increasing number of cases.
Ski racer Sue Piller from Gsteig has to take a break this season due to injury.
