23 April 2020
Federal Council decides to gradually ease measures against the new coronavirus
In view of the epidemiological trend and based on expert recommendations, from 27 April the Federal Council will begin to ease the measures as follows: On 27 April, hospitals will be able to resume all medical procedures, hairdressing salons, massage practices and cosmetic studios as well as DIY stores, garden centres and florists will be allowed to reopen; on 11 May, schools for children of compulsory school age and shops will be able to reopen if the situation allows; on 8 June, upper-secondary school, vocational schools and higher education institutes, as well as museums, zoos and libraries may reopen. For further information, see: here.