The new "extraordinary situation declared at the beginning of the week in Switzerland means that the Federal Council can order measures for all or part of Switzerland on its own, without consulting the cantons. At a time when Switzerland is approaching the 3000 cases coronavirus, new measures have been adopted following an initial series of decisions taken last Friday. Public and private events have been banned, while all non-essential shops, markets, restaurants, bars and leisure establishments have been closed. Grocery shops, takeaways and meal delivery services, pharmacies, petrol stations, restaurants and leisure facilities remain open. stationsthe public transportbanks, post offices, retail outlets, etc. hotelspublic administrations and social services.
Above all, checks have now been introduced at all the country's borders. Only Swiss nationals, those with a residence permit in the Confederation or those who need to travel for professional reasons are permitted.
From his side, Lyria has had to adapt its services between France and Switzerland. On 18 March, 30% trains will be running. From Thursday, frequency will be reduced to 1 return trip per day on the Paris-Basel and Paris-Geneva lines.
