Switzerland proposed further tightening restrictions on public life in a bid to break the momentum of rising coronavirus cases that threaten to overwhelm its healthcare system, saying a limited lockdown may be needed.

The government asked regional authorities to consider expanding the requirement for proof of vaccination or recovery from the virus for access to many indoor venues.

“In order to be ready should further measures be necessary, the federal council is sending two variants of proposed measures [...] for consultation by Dec 14,” the cabinet said.

“All measures restrict social and economic life and affect not only unvaccinated but also vaccinated and recovered persons.”