Switzerland is one of the countries most affected by the coronavirus, with over 16,000 positive tests and almost 400 deaths.

Here’s the latest: 

• As of March 31, 16,250 people have tested positive and 395 people have died, according to an aggregate of cantonal statistics.  By March 30, some CHF6.6 billion in emergency loans (out of an available fund of CHF20 billion) had been agreed with around 32,000 companies. Nearly 16% of the workforce is on shortened hours. The government has issued a recommendation to all citizens to stay at home, especially the sick and the elderly. It has announced a countrywide ban on gatherings of more than five people and more measures to help support the economy. Cantons can close manufacturing plants to cease operation if they follow criteria set down by the federal authorities. An “extraordinary situation” has been declared, resulting in a ban on all private and public events and closing bars, restaurants, sports and cultural spaces; only businesses providing essential goods remain open. Schools are closed nationwide. The measures are in force until April 19.