Switzerland gives green light to Christmas skiing

“The ski areas in Switzerland will be able to remain open during the Christmas holidays,” the government said in a statement.

“But they must rigorously apply strict protection plans and capacity limits.

“The aim is to prevent the spread of the virus in tourist areas.”

Rival European countries are at odds over whether to allow skiers to hit the slopes over Christmas, over fears that winter sports crowds could help spread Covid-19.

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