Switzerland. Canton Ticino. Lugano. An elderly man wears a mask on the face and gloves on his hands to protect himself from the Coronavirus (also called Covid-19). He seats on a concrete wall and takes a rest. Due to the spread of the coronavirus, the Federal Council has categorised the situation in the country as “extraordinary”. It has issued a recommendation to all citizens to stay at home, especially the sick and the elderly. 17.03.2020 © 2020 Didier Ruef