The threat is serious. The Administrative Council of the City of Geneva, in its majority, believes that it is time to close restaurants and bars to stem the epidemic. Administrative counselor Guillaume Barazzone orally informed the Geneva Council of State. “We found that people, not restaurateurs, did not follow basic instructions. It does not mean anything. This situation is spreading the virus, which we must avoid at all costs, ”deplores the magistrate.
The Christian Democrat in charge of the management of the public domain invites the Canton to impose such a closure. “Otherwise, we would withdraw the operating permits for the terraces from the establishments.” A decision that could already fall on Monday.
City employees invited to stay at home
In addition, the City of Geneva will ask its “non-essential” employees to stay at home. There too, the decision should be taken on Monday, after examining the trades which the municipal administration cannot do without (police, fire and rescue service, roads, management, etc.)
Mayor of the City, Sandrine Salerno wants to protect “both her staff and the community, when it comes to a public health issue.” This decision will affect some 4,000 employees in the City of Geneva.
As for a possible general closure of bars and restaurants in the canton of Geneva, the socialist considers “that it is an excellent proposal which takes into account the health situation”. The ball is now in the court of the Council of State.
Created: 14.03.2020, 9:36 p.m.
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