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Do you think Switzerland does too little against the corona virus?
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As the 20-minute letter from the hotel says, the island is under quarantine. So there are no flights to or from the island. The provision of food is not affected by this measure, as the tourism minister made clear. The local government wants to cover the costs of the travelers.
“More and more infected people – fear is growing”
As the German photographer Mimoza says on Instagram, it can be endured very well on the island: “Honestly, can you imagine a better place on earth to be stuck?” According to Mimoza, you can move freely around the island.
The business owners of the British company Millie & Green Luxury Candles, who are currently on vacation on the island, see things differently. In the past two days, paradise is said to have turned into a nightmare: «In the meantime, four employees have now been tested and isolated, one of whom is the island doctor. Since yesterday, 66 employees have been in forced and self-isolation. Some guests are also affected. Fear is growing, »they write on the social media platform. According to the holiday guests, the medication would also slowly run out. How long the island will remain a restricted area is still unclear.
65 Swiss tested
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) confirms the quarantine in Kuredu on request of 20 minutes. «The FDFA is aware that there are currently 34 Swiss nationals at the resort. The Swiss embassy is constantly monitoring the situation. Swiss citizens are in contact with the honorary consulate in Male, »says spokesman Pierre-Alain Eltschinger.
As the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs writes on its website, the quarantine has spread to two other islands. As international media reports, Swiss guests should also be there. According to the FDFA, there are 65 Swiss on one of the other islands, Vilamendhoo. Eltschinger: “Contagion tests were carried out. The results are still pending. »
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