Swiss tighten measures amid new virus wave

By John Revill
Updated October 19 2020 - 8:41am, first published 8:35am
So far 74,422 Swiss have been infected with coronavirus and 1823 people have died.
So far 74,422 Swiss have been infected with coronavirus and 1823 people have died.

Switzerland has announced tighter restrictions to tackle a second coronavirus wave hitting the country, including a nation-wide obligation to wear masks and a ban on large scale public gatherings.

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