Switzerland: President Ignacio Cassis is positive about the coronavirus

Swiss President and Foreign Minister Ignacio Cassis has been diagnosed with Covid-19, according to a government statement.

“Late Wednesday afternoon, Confederation President Ignacio Cassis underwent a PCR test in anticipation of attending the Munich Security Conference. The test was positive and the president was isolated this morning as soon as he was informed of the result.” states the announcement.

According to the same source, Cassis is showing no symptoms, his health is good and he will continue to perform his duties from home until Sunday.

“Until then, he will not take part in any of the planned events and therefore will not attend the Munich Security Conference, which will take place on Friday and Saturday,” the statement said.

In Switzerland, most of the measures to reduce the pandemic have been lifted: mask use is no longer mandatory in shops and restaurants, citizens are no longer required to show a Covid certificate to enter indoors, and restrictions have also been lifted. volume of private gatherings and events.

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Source: Capital

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