Switzerland suspends all major events to combat virus


Workers are seen cleaning up at the Palexpo exhibition centre as the 90th edition of the International Motor Show is cancelled to curb the spread of the coronavirus, in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday (Feb 28). The Swiss government on Friday said it was suspending all events in the country involving more than 1,000 participants until March 15 in a bid to stop the Covid-19 outbreak. - Reuters

GENEVA: The Swiss government on Friday (Feb 28) said it was suspending all events in the country involving more than 1,000 participants until March 15 in a bid to stop the Covid-19 (coronavirus) contagion.

"Large-scale events involving more than 1,000 people are to be banned. The ban comes into immediate effect and will apply at least until 15 March," the government said in a statement after the country registered 15 cases.

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