Gundekar Giebel, media spokesperson for the Bernese Department of Health, Integration and Social Affairs, confirmed a report from Blick.ch on Tuesday on request. Schnegg wants to introduce a mask requirement as quickly as possible, Giebel continued.
Federal Councillor Berset had already announced at a media conference on Monday that the cantons would be discussing various corona protection measures, such as mandatory masks, over the next few days.