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Coronavirus: the City implements the Solidarité 65+ plan

In response to the health crisis, the City of Geneva has implemented a solidarity plan designed to provide assistance to isolated or vulnerable people over the age of 65. In particular, the Solidarité 65+ plan includes a “Solidarité 65+” toll-free telephone number, 0800 22 55 11, which has been in operational since the beginning of the week. This solidarity plan also includes other services which will be provided either by the City directly or through partnerships with associations.

COVID-19: Geneva’s public authorities join forces to support the sports sector

The Cantonal Sport Aid Fund, the Canton of Geneva and the City of Geneva have joined forces to answer the concerns of sports associations and provide an emergency service in the form of a single online portal and two online meetings.

Coronavirus: new measures concerning public areas and social actions (25 March 2020)

During its session of 24 March, the Administrative Council confirmed certain measures and took additional ones in order to address the crisis linked to the spread of Covid-19. The costs of using public areas have thus been greatly reduced while actions taken to support isolated people or those living in a precarious situation have been reinforced.

Emergency shelters in light of the coronavirus crisis: opening of the Foyer Frank-Thomas

As part of the ORCOC plan (municipal authority for the coordination and management of the municipal services’ means of intervention and assistance in exceptional situations), the Administrative Council has decided to assume responsibility for coordinating and managing all the social emergency mechanisms. The aim of this is to provide homeless people with better protection against the coronavirus pandemic. As an immediate solution, the people housed in the Richemont and Châtelaine Civil Defence shelters have been transferred to the Foyer Frank-Thomas, which has 130 places. The social clubs, sleep-ins and other shelters have also been reorganised to cope with the pandemic.

Municipal elections 2020: second round

The second round of the municipal elections will still take place on 5 April 2020. In accordance with the decision of the State Council, the vote will take place solely by postal ballot and all polling stations will be closed. Voters can post their vote in a post-box any time until Wednesday 1 April 2020. Remember, voting by postal ballot is entirely free.

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Shopping in the current situation

To limit your movements or avoid supermarkets, consult the list of grocery stores and other food outlets which have remained open or offer a home delivery service.

Article modifié le 27.03.2020 à 16:48

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