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Coronavirus: Coordinated, three-stage decontamination

VIRUS: Berne presented a timetable for the relaxation of measures on Thursday. The first phase of the plan will begin on 27 April.

The Federal Council intends to resolve the Covid-19 crisis in three stages. Hairdressers, physiotherapists, garden centres and doctors will be authorised to reopen from 27 April. The measures on gatherings will be maintained until 8 June.

"The measures taken have borne fruit, slowing the spread of the epidemic and gradually easing the situation," Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga told reporters in Bern on Thursday. "The transition is beginning. But it will be slow and gradual, so as not to wipe out the results achieved so far", added Health Minister Alain Berset.

The health of the Swiss population is the Federal Council's top priority. For the time being, the rules in force to combat the coronavirus remain in force, insisted the Health Minister. Gatherings of more than five people are still prohibited. Vulnerable people must continue to stay at home. And teleworking is recommended.

Protection measures will be relaxed from the end of April. Planned to be implemented in three stages, from 27 April, 11 May and 8 June, they can be adjusted depending on how the epidemic develops, according to Alain Berset. "We need to strike a balance between coming out of the economic crisis and the risk of relapsing into a health crisis", said Guy Parmelin, the head of the Swiss economy.

Hairdressers and doctors first

Hairdressers, physiotherapists, garden centres, crèches and other service providers will be the first to be allowed back to work. Hospitals and doctors' surgeries will once again be able to carry out all operations and offer all their services, including those that are not urgent.

These activities involve very little direct contact and do not involve large flows of people," explained Mr Berset. In addition, protection plans are easy to put in place. The cantons will have to monitor their implementation.

From 27 April, food shops selling other goods will be able to reopen their entire sales area. In the opinion of the Fribourg resident, it may be necessary to wear a mask to accompany the gradual reopening.

In addition, people outside the immediate family of the deceased will once again be able to attend the funeral.

Schools from 11 May

From 11 May, the Federal Council plans to reopen compulsory schools. The youngest children do not catch the disease and are poor vectors," said Mr Berset. Other shops (sports and others) and markets will be able to resume their activities.

In a third phase, scheduled to start on 8 June, vocational schools, upper secondary schools and universities should reopen their doors. Mr Berset explained that these students would have to travel a lot more.

On the same date, entertainment and leisure facilities such as museums, libraries, botanical gardens and zoos should reopen. The ban on gatherings will also be relaxed. The government is due to decide on the details of this step on 27 May.

Restaurants and bars in limbo

Many other points remain unresolved. The government does not mention any date for the reopening of restaurants and bars. The catering industry can draw up plans for a gradual opening," said Sommaruga.

It is also impossible to give a deadline for the major events. "Expectations are very high for this summer", admitted Mr Berset, but the Federal Council needs a global vision beforehand.

The transition from one stage to the next will only take place if there is no significant increase in the number of Covid-19 cases.

Resuming transmission monitoring

As soon as the number of new infections drops to around 100 a day, the cantons will start systematically tracing the chains of transmission again. To do this, they plan to step up screening, devise a contact-tracking strategy and develop an application that will make it possible to find out if someone has been in contact with an infected person.

Finally, because of the epidemiological situation, the Federal Council has authorised the canton of Ticino to extend the restrictions in certain sectors of the economy until 26 April.

CDS welcomes phased relaxation of measures

The Federal Council's measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus and protect particularly vulnerable people are taking effect. The Conference of Cantonal Health Directors (CDS) considers the phased relaxation presented by the Federal Council on Thursday to be viable.

To ensure that medical establishments are not overwhelmed, it will only be possible to exit in measured steps, the CDS said in a press release. This protection is paramount, even if the relaxation must also take into account the economic and social effects.

CDS believes it is important to separate each stage by an interval of at least a fortnight. This is the only way to see the effects of relaxation on the number of new infections. It is just as important to continue observing hygiene measures and distance rules.

source: ats / Lematin.ch

TOP 17 things you can finally do during confinement

lepetitjournal.com has put together a list of all the things we want to do but never do because of lack of time, lack of motivation or an illness that affects us all: 'la flemme-ingite'. Whether you're cooped up in France or abroad, this is the perfect time to change your bad habits.

Anyone who's never said to themselves "I'll do that as soon as I've got time" or "Come on, I'll do it tomorrow" and then, when the time came, found themselves lounging in front of Netflix, forgetting what they'd promised themselves they'd do. Containment is there to help you stay on top of these activities, and we're here to remind you.

Since we're all going to be confined to our own homes, you might as well make them shine!

Cleaning your home

The big piece of furniture in the hallway that hasn't been moved for so long that you're afraid you'll fall asleep counting sheep behind it - yes, that one and all the others will be part of the biggest clean-up you've ever done in your home sweet home. After all, you're better off in a clean house!

Tidying up your cellar/attic/garden shed

Things pile up in a chaos that only you can understand. Let's not even talk about the times when you've been pissed off to find the cat's cage in this nameless mess. So summon up your courage - or four, if you're confined to more than one room - and turn that storage room into a clean and tidy place. orderly. This will boost your morale and get you through the day without you even realising it.

Sorting your clothes

Would Marie Kondo turn a blind eye to your cupboards and do you struggle every day to know where your things are and what you can put in them? Empty your cupboards, sort and re-sort like "The Art of Tidying". Choosing your outfit for the day will (re)become a real pleasure, even if it's just to put on a cozy outfit for your telework.

Finally time to deal with digital clutter

Sorting your photos

Those 384 gigabytes of photos that you still haven't been able to give up, lying dormant in your last three phones, deserve to be set free. What better way to lift your spirits than to " scroll " memories and choose cnuggets to decorate your walls or create photo albums? There are a number of applications for printing your photos from your phone, including Lalalab, Cheerz, Photobox and Mon AlbumPhoto.

Looking after your e-mails

Have you ever noticed the incredible number of e-mails you've accumulated over the years and your inbox is almost full? In just an hour and a few clicks, you can lighten the load.

Backing up your computer/phone

The coronavirus has reached the whole planet, and you can protect yourself against it with a few simple barrier measures. But you know that if a virus reaches your computer, you'll be left with nothing but tears in your eyes. It's time to get ready and finally make a backup of your device.

A healthy mind in a healthy body

Stoves, a new pleasure

Be creative! We know that in these difficult times, shopping and stocking up can be complicated. Sometimes you have to fall back on tins or foods that seem to have always haunted your cupboards. So why not consult your recipe books or the internet to find some new recipes to make the most of them? Top Chef is there for you! Confinement doesn't mean bad food or nibbling. Learn to share the cooking and enjoy the flavours. Who knows, it might even become a new habit, which, much to your surprise, doesn't take that long.

Get back into sport

For those who have always said to themselves: tomorrow I'm going to the gym! Now you can finally do sport at your own pace, without the pressure of watching Mr Muscles lift 50kg with his little finger. Find a programme to do at home and follow a little routine to get you going without any pressure. 15 days (for the time being) without running behind the metro wasn't the 'must' for getting into shape anyway.

Start meditation and/or yoga

Why not take advantage of this moment of confinement to refocus? Meditation or yoga are the perfect way to escape the panic. The lack of courses on YouTube won't stop you. Don't have a yoga mat? Your living room mat or a couple of towels on the floor will do the trick. Remember the Thai teenagers trapped in a cave who practised mindfulness meditation for a fortnight? Now it's your turn! Several scientific studies have shown that this practice has positive effects in treating a number of illnesses such as depression and anxiety.

Creativity is the name of the game!

Now that you've tidied up your cellar, you're bound to have some treasures to customise.
Tutorials on Pinterest, Youtube and other social networks will be your best allies.

Creative activities with and/or for your children

All these tutorials on social networks, from decorating to repairing to building... have always made you want to. All your child wants is your attention. So now's the time to make that puppet theatre or fort you've been dreaming of for months (why not a Game of Thrones-style toilet paper throne?).

New games for your pets

The confinement also has repercussions for Garfield, who is no longer king of the house while you're at work from 9am to 6pm. And if you try to explain to Medor what teleworking is, you'll end up in a scratching session. You can create new games using plastic bottles or egg cartons and put kibble inside, for example. You can also use cardboard to build a new kennel or cat tree.

Keeping a diary/notebook

You've always thought that getting organised with a vintage, well-decorated notebook would be nicer. There's nothing like creating a Bullet Journal and scribbling down your moods in it instead of taking it out on your partner, who's also on the verge of a nervous breakdown during this confinement. According to a study by the American Psychological Association, those who take five minutes each evening to write down their to-do list fall asleep faster and sleep better. The most ambitious may even start writing that novel you've been thinking about for all those years. So get out your best pens!

Culture in your home

Start reading again

Your bookshelf is full of books that you bought thinking "I'll read it on the train/plane/carpool/bus/waiting room/...". Make the most of your relaxing time to finally start and, above all, finish those books whose covers have caught your eye but you haven't yet decided to turn the pages.

Visiting museums/galleries

Cultural activities often fall by the wayside in our daily lives. But with new technologies, we can now visit these places from the comfort of our sofa. You can virtually enter museums such as the Natural History Museum in Washington, the Mapfre Foundation at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris or the National Gallery in London.

Use your beauty products

You've got creams dating back to 2003, and "cocooning" products that have never been opened. Your new objective: empty them. Use that eco-friendly soap that's good for your skin, hair and nails that your mother-in-law gave you three years ago, and that scrub you've forgotten you had.

Make yourself beautiful

Does your beard or hair need a new cut? Improvise yourself as a hairdresser for yourself or your family. You'll have at least 15 days to grow it back if you mess up!

But above all, relax!

Run yourself a nice hot bath. Add a small glass of wine. Get out those candles you only want to light for special occasions. Listen to some music and relax. The world will continue its mad rush, but at least you'll be able to put it on hold for a few minutes. As for the rest of the time, don't forget to consult our site for all the essential information.

Coronavirus: After confinement, the Chinese are running for divorce.

Many couples did not survive the quarantine: since the end of confinement, the whole of China has seen a sharp rise in divorce petitions.

At the epicentre of the health crisis that has spread throughout the world, China is finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. But the long quarantine imposed on the country's inhabitants will leave its mark: it seems that many couples have not been able to resist living in close quarters. According to the "Global Times", quoted by the media Sup ChinaSince the end of confinement, the number of divorce applications has soared across the country.

"Because of the epidemic, many couples were locked in their homes for more than a month, awakening underlying conflicts", confirms an official from Shaanxi province. Reopened on March 1, some marriage and divorce registration offices have never seen so many applications, writes ulyces.co. And Chinese people wishing to end their marriage will have to be patient: waiting lists are getting longer in some regions, and you will have to wait several weeks before your application is processed.

Young people are rushing around

We've had people come to us who wanted a divorce but very quickly regretted it. Some young couples have even decided to remarry while their divorce certificate was still being printed", says another Chinese government official.

The news came as no surprise to Chinese internet users, who believe that many couples have not withstood the series of trials imposed by the health crisis. "When people spend day and night together, it's hard to hide or forget the problems in the marriage", commented one user on the Weibo social network. Among the factors causing tension, Internet users mention the sudden interruption of a well-oiled routine, economic stress, anxiety or even depression. Others think that an imbalance in household chores may have done the damage.

Will this phenomenon also be seen in Europe? The answer in a few weeks' time.

Coronavirus. In Dubai, a couple run a marathon on their balcony

In Dubai, two South Africans ran a marathon on their balcony. The couple plan to carry the project forward to help people beat the new coronavirus blues.

Their names are Collin and Hilda Allin. This couple completed 42.2 km by walking back and forth over 2,100 times on their 20-metre balcony on Saturday. On the live webcast, the couple proudly show the stopwatch at the end of the distance, indicating 5 hours, 9 minutes and 39 seconds.

We did itCollin said on Instagram under the hashtag #balconymarathon, congratulating his wife on her first ever marathon and thanking people for their support. Thank you for all the love and support [...] It was great to have you all along the way.he said.

The couple's daughter Geena, aged 10, played the role of race director, putting up signs indicating the start and turnaround and providing her parents with water and snacks as well as inspirational music.

Collin stated that he planned to organise a a bigger, more global and more inclusive race to allow people who feel cooped up but want to stretch their legs to join the race for a few kilometres or more.

It's about giving people something else to think abouthe said on Friday before the race. It's about getting people to make contact when they're worried about the impact of the coronavirus.

The pandemic has disrupted the calendar of sporting competitions around the world and limited the opportunities for outdoor sporting activities.

On a seven-metre-long balcony near Toulouse, a 32-year-old man ran back and forth more than 6,000 times, relaying his marathon on Instagram where many of his followers cheered him on throughout his race, which lasted more than six hours. Another ran around his terrace 727 times, completing the 42.2 kilometres in just over five hours to the applause of his neighbours.

The United Arab Emirates has imposed night-time restrictions on travel, except for employees in essential sectors, to allow for cleaning and disinfection operations.

With 468 cases of infection and two deaths, the Emirates are also encouraging residents to stay at home during the day and only go out if necessary.

source:Ouest-FranceOuest-France.

Coronavirus: without a hairdresser, the D-system of the French during a period of confinement

It was a non-essential business that closed more than 10 days ago, before the confinement, and yet it would have been essential for some: the hairdressing salon. Europe 1 asked how the people confined were coping, "hair-wise" speaking.

Growing hair, receding ends, bleached roots... With confinement and no chance to go to the hairdresser, are we soon going to look like John Lennon or Yoko Ono in the 60s? This confinement, which is likely to last for a few more weeks, could in any case do some damage to our hair. Europe 1 has gathered testimonies from French people who are already tearing their hair out.

"What was going to happen to my hair and my dye job?"

Every day, the white roots on the brown head of Diane, who is not lucky enough to work from home, gain ground. The confinement is giving her grey hair, and that's what worries her: "A lot of stress, obviously: what was going to happen to my hair and my dye job," she laughs.

"We had to act. As soon as the lockdown was announced, I asked my daughter to go and get me some hair dye to make up for the disaster. And her daughter isn't really sure she made the right choice: "To tell you the truth, I'm not even sure I chose the right colour," she laughs.

For those who did not take precautions before the confinement, you will have to wait...

By Pierre Herbulot edited by Séverine Mermilliod

Coronavirus: the world confines itself and Switzerland?

De plus en plus de pays ferment leurs frontières, leurs écoles ou leurs restaurants et les commerces non essentiels.
Mais la Suisse ?
Sera-t-elle confinée par la force des choses ?