Moving house is allowed
The Federal Council took stock on Saturday. It is possible to move house, provided the FOPH's measures are adhered to.
Polo tournament in Gstaad cancelled
Due to the corona crisis, the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad will not be held this year. The organisers cannot take the responsibility for this major event under the current circumstances, the organisers explain. The tournament should have taken place from 20 to 23 August.
Service on vehicles and sales still possible
At present, many people avoid public transport and switch to private transport on two or four wheels. To ensure road safety, scooter and motorcycle, bicycle and car repair shops are still open. Sales activities are also generally permitted.
Healthcare in waiting mode
With the prospect of the predicted sharp rise in infections with the SARS CoV-2 pathogen in Switzerland, Spital STS AG has also taken all possible precautions.
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Financial support guaranteed
The Federal Council is determined to provide the economy, which is suffering as a result of the corona crisis, with liquidity. Bridging loans with no red tape and no interest are part of the measures. The banks play a central role in this.
Streaming platform for classical music
The entire festival team is currently preparing for the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy 2020 and remains confident that the conditions are in place by 17 July 2020 to be able to stage concerts.
Floral resistance
We won't let it get us down...
Travelling out of the country?
Our regular contributor Anna Charles recently travelled from Britain to Switzerland. Everything worked out despite the extraordinary situation throughout Europe but she has a few insights for people who need to make international travels now.
Hero for a day
GstaadLife reader Victor Dial shares the story of a memorable day, on which he unexpectedly turned out to be a tennis hero for a day.
A max of five
The Federal Council decided on 20 March to ban gatherings of more than five people under threat of fines. It also issued new directives for the construction industry and decided to allocate a further CHF 32 billion to support the economy.
Let us stick to the orders of the Federal Council!
The Federal Council tightened up measures on Friday. Anyone who is ill or over 65 should stay at home. Many are sticking to this, as an unrepresentative survey shows.
Swiss post adapts services
Swiss Post has decided on measures to ease the burden on companies and is extending the time window for A Mail.
MOB reduces trains
The timetable will be reduced by half, informs the MOB. Thus the MOB adapts to the rules laid down by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) and at the same time fulfils the requirements of the Federal Office of Transport (FOT). The new timetable will remain in force until at least 26 April.
Federal Council bans gatherings of more than five people
What is allowed – and what is not?
The federal council issued specifications to the measures issued on Monday. These are the most relevant points in summary.
Take-away offers as a reaction to the extraordinary situation
During the pandemic, individuals and businesses become inventive and develop new ideas. The Hotel-Restaurant Victoria in Gstaad, for example, now offers a take-away service.
Appeal to the public
National councillor Erich von Siebenthal, cantonal councillor Hans Schär and mayor Toni von Grünigen urge the population to follow the instructions of the FOPH.
Solidarity among retailers
In order to protect vulnerable people from the risk groups, many retailers in the Saanenland offer a delivery service.
As of today, social life comes to a standstill
Yesterday, the Federal Council declared the "extraordinary situation" in Switzerland. All restaurants and shops are closed with immediate effect. Below are the effects until yesterday Monday. The mayor of the municipality calls for prudence.