I haven't seen any statistics on this, but I thought I would have a go.

Switzerland population 8.2m (2018)
Swiss population over 65 19% (male 672,024 /female 848,591)

Now of those 1.5m who might be seriously ill or worse if they catch coronvirus-19, we have roughtly 15% of 1,500,000 or 225'000.

In 2013 it was reported they had 4.7 beds per 1000 people, and that isn't ICU beds that is simply beds in hospitals.

8,200,000 people * 4.7 = 38540 beds.

So, assuming we dedicate 100% of our hospital capacity to treating this, we can only treat 40K people with coronvirus-19 at a maximum a day, leaving everyone else to die.

More assumptions it takes 2 weeks to get them in and out, we need to play hooky for a minimum of 225'000 / 38650 or 5.83 x 2 weeks, so 10 weeks, to have enough capacity to deal with this. We started 2 weeks ago, we need to stay out of school until mid May at the earliest, better early June.

Although they are planning to re-open the schools 1st May 2020... which seems a little early. I hope they link the restarting of business with the availablity of hospital beds.

Not really because if the situation gets that bad for hospital beds, they'll probably start converting/adapting convention centres as they are in the UK. ExCel is being converted to provide more beds for example and I expect other centres may be too.

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-52018477

Manchester and Birmingham already being converted.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-52070611

If it has only one good thing then its too force people to think about what damage their habits are inflicting on this world.

Another good thing is the fact that people are pulling together to help each other out. Call it the old WW2 fighting spirit or whatever, but people are doing what they can to help others - something that seems to have been getting more and more in short supply for the last few decades.

Yes. In Vaud. The last two weeks are school holidays.

In Geneva, the closure is (currently) until 8 April, which with school holidays means they restart school on 20 April.

Considering how the Vaud school authorities are producing documents to plan end of school year decisions, I think they don’t believe schools will open again in May. My bet is on early June, if at all.

What works out positive for you during the lockdown, in short term?

Mine:
- We eat much better as we have more time to spend on cooking and eat less junk food
- As the daughter is doing home schooling, we are much closer involved in her education
- Did my own hair cut for the first time this weekend. ROI of the machine is amazing
- Less unneeded shopping
- Home office saves a lot of time
- Because of that I can do sports every day. I'm noticeably more fit now.

Probably the same for me.

Plus an overhaul of kitchen stock, cleaning up, sorting through things. We are getting so good at instruments, too, windows opened for the neighbors who play for us, too. I have to tone down the fuzz on my bass, I think it vibrates the window panes all the way to Bern . Pedicure time...manicure, I have new traditions while watching the evevening news. Time for work outs, reading in a tub. Got new research offers, I think people have the time to pause and breathe a bit, get creative and progress inside.

Well I am sure the animals are enjoying the break from the humans running around in circles

I am trying to find out if the lockdown is going to be extended after the 19th of April. There is a lot of speculation either way. Is there any official word or indication about this?

The only official info is on school being closed here till the April 30th, but not sure about businesses and shops. I think if the shutdown is lifted, it will be anyway done in degrees (shops without much service or many people 1st, etc.).

They keep updating on this a couple times a week on rts1 7.30pm news, try to watch it.

It depends alot whether the infection curve is going downward. If not then who knows. Theres for sure alot of pressure on them to open things up

Yes, extended for a week.

Yes a good thing. It is showing the injustice of the poor/rich system around the world. Most evident in USA

Home office benefits:
https://youtu.be/ik07c1jLgfs

Amazing to see how the virus brings a whole economy and society to a halt. Shows how vulnerable the current society and its sytems are.

Have you ever heard about... recycling?

Parking is free at the local Migros. Wonder how long it will continue?

Yes. Eventually it will be seen as the "game changer" of the 21 st Century!

Yes its a great thing. The killing fields ( slaughter houses ) in the US are having to close.