Swiss extend ban on events exceeding 1,000 people through August

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The Swiss government will restrict events with more than 1,000 people until the end of August, even as it announced the easing of some other restrictions on sporting events, shops, restaurants and museums, according to AFP.

"Some border restrictions will also begin being eased from May 11," the government said in a statement.

Moreover, professional sports teams can resume play on June 8 but without spectators, it added.

The government will decide on events of less than 1,000 people on May 27. At this stage, gatherings are limited to five people.

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