For achieving "social distancing" and fighting the spreading of the Covid-19 virus, Liechtenstein has adopted the following measures:
Public:
- There is a general ban on gatherings of more than 5 people in public spaces, on pedestrian paths and in parks.
- If people gather (up to the maximum of 5), a minimum distance of at least 2 meters must be maintained.
- For non-compliance with the adopted provisions, fines of between 100 and 1000 Swiss Francs can be imposed - the police are conducting compliance checks.
- Schools are closed and distance learning is being provided to guaranteeing the teaching of the students. Should parents need help they can apply to the government for support.
Companies:
- Employers have to arrange for at-risk employees to be able to work from home.
- Employers in the building and industrial sectors are obliged to comply with sanitary regulations and to ensure that all employees maintain the minimum distance of 2 meters. Therefore, the number of people present on construction or production sites must be reduced to a minimum. Also, the number must be limited in such a way that no more than 5 people are in the same room at the same time (e.g. for lunch breaks).
- If a company is unable to comply with these regulations, its activities can be closed down by the public authorities.
Travelling to and entering the country:
- Restrictions to enter Liechtenstein have been imposed. It is only possible to enter Liechtenstein in specific cases, such as an unavoidable occupational reason or to drive straight through.
- Restrictions upon public transportation arriving from outside Liechtenstein have been imposed.
- The issuing of visas to people living in or arriving from declared high-risk countries and areas has been suspended.
- All Schengen countries (except Switzerland) and all other non-Schengen countries have been declared high-risk countries.
Health care system:
- All health care persons and facilities, especially hospitals, doctors and dentists, are prohibited from conducting non-urgent medical examinations, treatments and interventions.
- To support local hospitals, a drive-through self-check facility has been opened which is open to anyone who shows initial Covid-19 symptoms.
- Restrictions upon the export of protective material, such as masks, gloves, etc., have
- been imposed.
- Labour law regulations have been suspended until further notice for hospital departments experiencing a massive increase in work due to Covid-19.
These measures have thus far been accepted by the people and they have generally complied with the rules.