Swiss announce gradual easing of virus measures

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People walk past a red-and-white police warning tape in Plainpalais place in Geneva on April 16, 2020, during the lockdown due to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.l – The City of Geneva has allowed for the opening of eleven food stands, each separated by 70 meters, and allowing access to only two customers at a time who are forbidden touch the products. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — Switzerland announced on Thursday a three-stage easing of restrictions imposed to suppress the COVID-19 pandemic, with some stores and services allowed to reopen from April 27.

“In light of epidemiological developments and the recommendations of scientists, the Federal Council has decided to relax measures to protect the population against the new coronavirus from April 27,” the government said in a statement.

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