Date	|	Description	Link
2020-07-06		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions the Federal Council will lift all corona-related restrictions on the admission of workers from third countries – i.e. non-EU or EFTA states. From 6 July, the cantons will also begin to process residence applications from third-country citizens who are not planning to work in Switzerland, such as people who have retired; the normal criteria will once again apply. However, third-country citizens are still not permitted to travel to Switzerland on holiday: entry for a stay of less than 90 days that does not normally require a permit will only be authorised in cases of special necessity.
2020-07-06		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Masks are compulsory on public transport throughout the country from Monday, 6 July. Persons over the age of 12 will have to wear a mask in trains, trams and buses, as well as on mountain rail and cableways and on lake and river boats.
2020-07-06		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Travellers entering Switzerland from certain regions will have to go into quarantine for ten days. The FOPH has a list of the countries concerned, which it updates regularly. Travellers affected will be notified during the flight, on board coaches and at border crossings. They will have to register with the cantonal authorities on arrival. Airlines and travel companies will also be instructed not to transport sick passengers.
2020-07-02		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Products containing the active substance remdesivir and marketed under the brand name "Veklury" may be used in Swiss hospitals, without authorisation, for the treatment of COVID-19 patients until the official authorisation decision is issued or the corresponding emergency status is revoked.
2020-07-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures the Federal Council decided to support the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to bridge an acute liquidity shortfall Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company is temporarily in need of additional funds. For this purpose, it will be able to draw on an additional CHF 550 million in the form of a loan of up to one year at market interest rates. Previously, this limit was CHF 200 million.
2020-07-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures the Federal Council released the first phase of the guarantee credit for aviation-related businesses. It granted SR Technics Switzerland AG a deficiency guarantee of 60% on a bank loan of CHF 120 million in order to bridge a liquidity shortage.
2020-06-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures As of 25 June, the federal government will therefore be assuming the cost of all coronavirus tests. In order to be able to respond rapidly to a renewed increase in the number of cases, testing should be conducted as widely as is possible and appropriate.
2020-06-22		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Events and gatherings for up to 1000 people will once again be permitted. However, contact tracing must be possible at all times. Event organisers must ensure that the maximum number of people that may need to be contacted does not exceed 300. This can be achieved by dividing the venue into sectors. The cantons may see fit to apply a lower number.
2020-06-22		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings As of 22 June, there will no longer be a requirement for customers at restaurants to be seated. The Federal Council is also lifting the fixed closing time for restaurants, discos and nightclubs.
2020-06-22		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings In view of the low number of cases, the Federal Council is reducing the minimum distance that should be kept between two people from 2 metres to 1.5 metres.
2020-06-22		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings The recommendation to work from home is to be lifted, as are the guidelines on protecting people at especially high risk. These individuals may also return to the workplace, however the employer is required protect the health of staff by putting in place appropriate measures.
2020-06-20		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public There is no upper limit for the number of people able to attend a demonstration, but it will be mandatory to wear a face mask. This change concerning political and civil society demonstrations will apply from Saturday, 20 June.
2020-06-19		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Entry restrictions at the borders with all Schengen states were lifted on 15 June 2020. Since then the internal borders between Switzerland and the other Schengen states have been reopened and no controls are carried out.
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Border checks  To France, Germany and Austria
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Borders to Austria, France and Germany
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Border opened for all EU/EFTA states
2020-06-12		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced In the asylum system the COVID-19 restrictions have been extended until August (e.g. use of technical tools for communication and general hygiene rules)
2020-06-10		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Second economic package for sports clubs
2020-06-09		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Task-force for improving economic outlook for traineeship model established
2020-06-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Affected companies receiving a 60% rent reduction for reduced activity period
2020-06-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Eased conditions for circus and alike; e.g. foreign registrations acknowledged
2020-06-08		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Flights will no longer be chanelled through the three main airports
2020-06-06		Social distancing: Schools closure  In-person teaching allowed again in Mittel-, Berufs- und Hochschulen
2020-06-06		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Close contact sport continues to be banned (likely until 6th July)
2020-06-06		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Organised events of up to 300 persons allowed again
2020-06-06		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings 30 person gatherings allowed again
2020-06-06		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All recreational and touristic facilities allowed to reopen
2020-06-06		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Services offered by sex workers allowed again
2020-06-06		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Discos and nightclubs to reopen
2020-06-06		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendation for continue working from home remains
2020-06-06		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Groups of more than 4 may again visit restaurants
2020-06-06		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Health concept for public events established
2020-06-06		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Restaurants need to collect personal information of groups of more than 4 and discos/bars need to track maximum of 300 persons over a night including names lists
2020-06-05		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Campaign colour switched to blue to emphasise individuals responsibility and focus on testing and tracing
2020-06-04		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 14,9 bn. CHF allocated, mostly to the unemployment insurance paying out short time work benefits
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Collection of signatures on streets for causes allowed again
2020-06-01		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension SWISS to increase flights by 15-20% in June
2020-05-28		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Religious services may resume, under the requirement that the various faith communities must develop protection concepts
2020-05-27		Public health measures: Testing policy Once tracking app (SWISSCOVID-APP) is launched officially, people notified through it are to receive free testing
2020-05-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Until 30th September, the tourism sector is exempted from rules of repaying non-delivered services due to liquidity issues
2020-05-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures CHF 10 mio to support the wine sector regarding the maximum earning limits and declaration rules
2020-05-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Temporary immediate assistance for the media sector, at CHF 57.5mio
2020-05-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Persons with employer-like status and partner of those and trainees are not eligible to receive short-term work benefits anymore; also deadlines for the uptake of short-term work are re-installed
2020-05-15		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Self-declaration form for crossing borders from Austria and Germany required stating the purpose of the visit
2020-05-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Borders to Germany and Austria are to open again for unmarried couples in long-term cross-border relationships, and for those wishing to visit relatives or attend important family events. As well as for people who own a property for personal use, tend allotments, or maintain agricultural or hunting land or woodland or attend to animals.
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Quality standards for textile face masks developed
2020-05-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension until 30th September: economic support to cultural institutions
2020-05-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 500 mio CHF in economic support for the sports leagues and associations
2020-05-13		Social distancing: Schools closure  Adaptation of final high school graduation exams for them to be able to be conducted
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Recreational sport allowed
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restaurants, bars and pubs may also reopen under strict compliance with precautionary measures.
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Travel agencies allowed to reopen
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public transport is gradually increased
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restaurants may reopen for groups of max. 4 and families, under strict hygiene regulations
2020-05-11		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Reopening of border, first step: planned to process applications submitted before 25 March by workers from the EU/EFTA area and from third countries, also includes other workers from the EU/EFTA and other person groups
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Schools closure  Schools for children of compulsory school age
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Schools closure  Face-to-face teaching for up to 5 students for upper secondary schools, higher education and other educational institutions
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Schools closure  Exams at educational institutions are allowed again
2020-05-11		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions For Swiss and EU citizens, family reunification in Switzerland will become possible again
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Shops generally allowed to re-open
2020-05-11		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Visits in elderly homes allowed again, not in hospitals though
2020-05-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Special regulations around itinerant trade, with temporary acceptance of foreign accreditation institutions decisions
2020-05-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Federal government supports institutions for child care with 65 mio. CHF if affected by COVID-19 financially
2020-05-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support for hard-hit sectors: CHF65 million for the media and CHF40 million for tourism
2020-05-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures For SWISS and other aviation companies; CHF1.275 billion to guarantee loans
2020-05-08		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Pilot of tracing app implemented
2020-05-07		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established «Task Force Perspektive Berufslehre 2020» until end of 2020 installed to ensure perspectives for young professionals entering the job market
2020-04-30		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Method for testing COVID-19 in grey water system finalised, further verified
2020-04-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Sunday driving ban for trucks still suspended
2020-04-30		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Military support suspended
2020-04-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The airlines Swiss und Edelweiss will receive state support with a total of 1.9 mio CHF
2020-04-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Contribution payments of AHV/IV/EO- und ALV- are temporarily suspended until 30th June
2020-04-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Capacities at customs increased, with green lines for important goods sustained to ensure good flow with expected increase in volume
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Testing policy The testing of persons with mild symptoms who are not in any risk category is one of measures taken to contain the epidemic. It will therefore be paid for by the cantons.
2020-04-29		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared The state of emergency has to be transferred into a federal law otherwise it would automatically expire after 6 months, thus the according process was initiated
2020-04-29		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Extension until further notice: border checkes
2020-04-29		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Extension until end of August: large-scale events involving more than 1000 people banned
2020-04-29		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Extension until 27th May: events banned of less than 1000 persons
2020-04-28		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Information campaigns against domestic violence increased
2020-04-27		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Regulation that funerals are only allowed with the closest family circle present is lifted
2020-04-27		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Hospitals will be able to resume all normal procedures that were temporarily suspended due to COVID-19
2020-04-27		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Expansion of public transport network across country to gradually reopen
2020-04-27		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Hairdressing salons, massage practices and cosmetic studios will be allowed to reopen
2020-04-27		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services DIY stores, garden centres and florists will also be allowed to reopen; as can unstaffed public facilities such as car washes
2020-04-27		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Resumes activities in health sector
2020-04-27		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Governmental offices to reopen
2020-04-27		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Contrary to the federal line, Ticino has implemented stricter measures for the gradual reopening. Maximum number of persons are implemented for certain jobs, specific regulations around hotels
2020-04-27		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Mandatory requirement of safety protocol for all companies to be allowed to reopen
2020-04-27		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Some public administration offices to reopen
2020-04-27		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Some public administration offices to reopen
2020-04-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional economic measures next to federal support
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support for cultural institutions
2020-04-24		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Extension: The holding of municipal assemblies, meetings of general councils or city councils remains suspended. These meetings and sessions may resume from May 25, 2020.
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Reducation of army medical support
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Military deployment suspended in the canton
2020-04-24		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Awareness campaign: «Zäme uf Distanz»
2020-04-24		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Companies are mandated to develop safety protocols for their employees
2020-04-23		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional economic package
2020-04-23		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support for cultural institutions
2020-04-23		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional support, next to federal level, to KMEs
2020-04-23		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Project "ReMask" started with attempt to redefine and innovate face masks for different uses, produced in CH
2020-04-23		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendation of government to flush all water systems for those companies returning to work since a couple of weeks, as there is a risk of pathogens having gathered during the stillstand
2020-04-23		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The Swiss School of Public Health – a consortium of 12 universities – announced the launch of a nationwide study to assess the proportion of the Swiss population with antibodies against the new coronavirus. The study called "Corona Immunitas" is a public-private partnership supported by the Federal Office of Public health, private companies, and individual experts.
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Expansion of existing SME economic measures to start-ups and additional support planned
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension until 16th May: economic support to those companies that can reopen by 27th April or 11th May respectively to continue support beyond day of opening
2020-04-22		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Distribution of 200 000 face masks to companies in connection with gradual reopening
2020-04-21		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings The government structures are exempted from five person gathering ban to ensure their continuation
2020-04-21		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All child care institutions may reopen, to ensure ease of gradual opening
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Mandatory requirement of safety protocol for all companies to be allowed to reopen
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Development of optical biosensor for SARS-COV-2 detection progressing with first version
2020-04-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Regulations around bankrupcy relaxed
2020-04-20		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Tele counselling available
2020-04-20		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Additional services may reopen from 20.04.2020, including chimney sweepers, open-air markets
2020-04-19		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Funerals are only allowed with the closest family circle present
2020-04-17		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Raising awareness that relaxations do not imply that the challenging times are over and that sustained support from the citizens is needed
2020-04-17		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Certain additional exemptions for entry defined, e.g. family members
2020-04-17		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Council of State today published a decree on aid to tenants and commercial lessors in order to mitigate the consequences of the measures to combat COVID-19. The total estimated amount of this aid is 20 million
2020-04-17		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Reduction of rents for companies and other economic measures
2020-04-16		Public health measures: Testing policy Testing policies for elderly homes adapted to increase coverage
2020-04-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support for cultural institutions
2020-04-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support for cultural institutions
2020-04-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 150 million CHF of the 300 million fund for economic measures releasesd
2020-04-16		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Due to observed increases in cross-border grocery shopping, there are increased border checks at re-entry of CHF; fines of 100 CHF
2020-04-16		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Part of the military deployment suspended
2020-04-16		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies Swiss authorities have temporarily closed some immigration detention facilities
2020-04-16		Public health measures: General recommendations In light of the easing of restrictions, the Federal Council also issued further details with regard to protecting workers at especially high risk.
2020-04-16		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system National research program on COVID-19 launched and supported with 20mio. CHF
2020-04-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Expansion of financial support; now also persons that are still able to work but have reduced income due to COVID-19 are also covered (e.g. taxi drivers); and parents of children up to 20 years covered (before the cap was at 12 years)
2020-04-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government is relaxing the requirement of food labelling, due to challenges of producers to procure all typical ingredients
2020-04-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support for sport institutions
2020-04-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures For child care institutions
2020-04-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional economic measures next to federal support
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Regulations around decision making of regional government bodies adapted to also be possible digitally to a certain degree
2020-04-14		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Awareness that loss of sense of smell or taste is also symptom of COVID-19
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Development of website to facilitate and ease credit granting for businesses
2020-04-09		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Coronavirus: federal government to set up liaison office for civil society
2020-04-09		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Promotions of a Eastern-themed game in connection with a stay at home message for the holiday period
2020-04-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Expansion of workers that are eligible for short-term work
2020-04-08		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Toll suspended for certain medical goods to ease import
2020-04-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic package for SMEs with a maximum of 250’000 CHF per company
2020-04-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support for cultural institutions
2020-04-08		Public health measures: General recommendations Extension until 26th April: Reasons for leaving home are for groceries, health, help someone and work
2020-04-08		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Extension until 26th April: Ban of gatherings of 5< people
2020-04-08		Social distancing: Schools closure  Extension: School closure until 26th April
2020-04-08		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Extension: Public establishments such as restaurants and baths have to close until 26th April
2020-04-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures For child care institutions
2020-04-07		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures For child care institutions
2020-04-07		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Economic support for sport institutions
2020-04-03		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Federal government assumes central procurement role for medicines and expands option of treatment use not licensed by Swissmedic
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Federal Council increases volume of liquidity assistance guarantees to CHF 40 billion
2020-04-03		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Campsites are being added to facilities that need to be closed
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government guarantee program expanded (doubled) to 40bn. CHF
2020-04-01		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Adaptations to the asylum system to prevent overflow, unappropriate repatriation and reduce the infection risk throughout the system
2020-04-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Specific economic package for the agricultural sector
2020-03-31		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Federal Finance Administration (FFA) will increase the outstanding volume of short-term money market instruments from around CHF 6 billion to CHF 12 billion. In addition, it will once again step up sales of its own Confederation bond holdings.
2020-03-31		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Confederation appoints scientific advisory board to work with scientists to find the best approach to overcoming the pandemic.
2020-03-27		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring The federal government is using data from Swisscom to assess whether bans on gatherings are being followed
2020-03-27		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Federal Council approved the proposal of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to deactivate the countercyclical capital buffer with immediate effect, expanding flexibility to grant credits
2020-03-27		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Federal government implement regulations that the states can close down whole sectors, if public health requires (prior only individual companies could be closed down as measure)
2020-03-26		Socio-economic measures: Limit product imports/exports The export of medical goods is banned, as long as EU ban upholds
2020-03-26		Public health measures: General recommendations Reasons for leaving home are for groceries, health, help someone and work
2020-03-25		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Risk countries expanded to all countries globally, with the exeption of Liechtenstein
2020-03-25		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Due to adapted risk country definition, effectively all foreign nationals (with exemptions) are banned from entering the country
2020-03-25		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Ban of all international passenger flights, except for Zürich-Kloten, Genf-Cointrin und Basel-Mulhouse; the intention is to channel the incoming passenger flights
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Covid-19 refinancing facility" (CRF): interest free loans up to 500.000CHF and 0.5% for up to 20 million CHF
2020-03-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional economic measures next to federal support
2020-03-23		Lockdown: Full lockdown The closure of all non-essential work, including private companies irrespective of health measures implemented as done for the rest of CH
2020-03-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional economic measures next to federal support
2020-03-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Maximum 5 person gatherings are allowed
2020-03-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Companies are obliged to enable work from home or to implement sanitary measures where this is not possible; elevated care is required for finding solutions for persons at-risk
2020-03-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The government also announced an additional CHF32 billion for the labour market, including tourism, culture and sports; mostly (20 billion) used for bank loans; this is additional to the first package of CHF 10 billion
2020-03-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Transports of essential goods is exempted from night and Sunday travel bans
2020-03-20		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Health facilities with extraordinary burden due to COVID are exempted from following employee protection guidelines (e.g. rest periods), but are required to ensure the health and safety of their employees
2020-03-19		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system private health institutions may be requested by cantonal authorities to accept patients; all health institutions are required to postpone non-urgent procedures; hospitals are required to communicate their capacities
2020-03-19		Public health measures: General recommendations people above 65 years of ages and people with underlaying health issues are recommended to remain at home
2020-03-19		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions travelers from risk countries are banned from entering, definition of risk countries extended to Italy, Germany, France, Austria. An exeption are people living or working in Switzerland and people who can proof they are just transitting Switzerland
2020-03-19		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Switzerland has cancelled all visa application processes
2020-03-19		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies People above 65 are ordered to stay at home
2020-03-19		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Risk country definition extended to Spain (19/03/2020) and non-Schengen area (21/03/2020); leading to them being blocked from entering the country
2020-03-18		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Macro-financial policies: Federal Council debt enforcement standstill from March 19 to April 4; Swiss National Bank activated the U.S. dollar liquidity swap line with the Federal Reserve, lowered the interest rate, offered a new 84-day maturity, and increased the frequency of the 7-day maturity operations from weekly to daily; raising of threshold factor for exempting sight deposits from negative interest rates; new COVID-19 refinancing facility (25.03.2020); deactivation of the countercyclical capital buffer (27.03.2020); Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) introduced a temporary exclusion of deposits held at the central bank from the calculation of banks’ leverage ratio
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services public establishment such as restaurants and baths have to close from 16 March to 19 April
2020-03-16		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared emergency or necessity state declared in several states starting with Tichino and including Geneva starting 16 March
2020-03-16		Movement restrictions: Border checks  Borders are open but controls intensified in a pre-Schengen fashion
2020-03-16		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared declaration of a "special situation" on a federal level allowing the government to introduce extraordinary measures
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Schools closure  schools closed on a federal level from 16 March to 4 April
2020-03-16		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Up to 8000 service man may be deployed to support measures
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Ban of gatherings of 5< people
2020-03-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional economic measures next to federal support of 70 mio. CHF
2020-03-13		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings public or private gathers with more than 100 persons are suspended until 30 April on a federal level
2020-03-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Federal Council decides to provide ten billion Swiss Francs as immediate financial aid for the economic sector
2020-03-11		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Closure of several border crossings between Switzerland and Italy
2020-03-07		Public health measures: Testing policy Only those who are at high risk are being testing
2020-03-06		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Military forces first deployed
2020-03-01		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns launch of awarengess campain "So schützen wir uns" on 1 March
2020-02-28		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Limit of public gatherings to 1000 people from 28 Feb until 15 March
2020-02-13		Movement restrictions: Border checks  reinforced border checks on all borders
2020-02-13		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Italian citizens without a resident permit in Switerzland are not permitted entering