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Masks have a commodity because the corona pandemic began. The costs have decreased since the mask was introduced in public transport.

Christian Walliker stated that the mask market is so tough that retailers or people have no way of getting masks. "Almost only nations can buy masks," she said at a media conference. The military pharmacy paid unit costs of around 90 cents and supplied pharmacies and retailers as part of a distribution.

Purchase prices are falling

Now the scenario is different in July: the distribution chains of wholesalers, retailers and pharmacies are up and running - production in China is currently in full swing and purchasing costs have also fallen. Since Monday, the mask requirement has been in effect for all Swiss public transport. In certain cantons, a mask must be put on for shopping. In summary: masks are required by Switzerland.

The discounter Denner offered a box with 50 hygiene masks for a very long time in order to receive CHF 34.90. According to the media spokesman, the masks should be sold for 24.90 francs for an indefinite period. The costs must continue to decrease if this is allowed after shipping costs. Lidl is currently going further and has reduced the cost of 50 masks to CHF 19.90. This is more expensive than before the pandemic: clean face masks were available in specialty stores and stores for less than five francs before the virus broke out.

In Coop and Migros 50 hygiene masks price 34.90. And in pharmacies you pay prices. The cleanliness masks from the Amavita pharmacy range cost CHF 39. Coop and Migros state that they advertise the masks.

Online not always more economical

Brack and Galaxus keep the costs at CHF 39. The sprays are cheaper online, like at fairmask.ch, a comparatively new provider. On Friday, 50 hygiene masks cost CHF 22.50 there and on Monday only CHF 17.50, but without transport costs of CHF 7.

Obligation to put on a mask. After a week, the transport company VBZ creates a balance sheet. "Around 95 percent of these passengers wear a mask in trams and buses, and even 99 percent in certain vehicles," said Christian Walliker when asked by the regional magazine Zurich Schaffhausen. "We were absolutely surprised that it worked so well straight away."

Consultants sometimes provide masks

Christian Walliker via consultants sometimes provide mask to a person isn't even wearing a mask, the inspectors will alert that person, Obergfell explains. "Our customer service representatives may also give a mask if the person forgot to use one in your home." When it comes to the disposal of masks, the people of Zurich behave in an exemplary manner. The amount of waste in the stops has not increased. According to Christian Walliker, you only have to pick up around 30 masks a day.

Used almost like before Corona

It cannot be determined whether the number of passengers has shifted as a result of the introduction of the mask. It was on the street like before the Corona outbreak. According to Christian Walliker, buses and trams in the city of Zurich are fully utilized in contrast to the previous year.

Free masks for welfare recipients?

The obligation costs cash for people who have a wallet. A requirement is for masks that are.

Masks for a household of four can cost 50 to 100 francs a month. The president of the seminar for their wellness directors (GDK), the prominent member of the CVP government council, Lukas Engelberger from Basel, is therefore considering giving free masks to people who need social assistance in their own canton: "Now it's our turn, analyze these questions. As it is an expense, it increases the needs of the welfare recipients. You have to deal with these prices.

In the event that access to masks is possible, this is welcomed by the GDK. This explains that the “Sunday Newspaper”. Other municipalities have done so, including the Canton of Jura: currently he is giving everyone a box of masks. A total of 6000 people affected.This is necessary to keep the virus at bay, '' says Christian Walliker . The purchase price can stop individual states.

Resistance from the communities

Mask price - municipalities and cantons must however pay. In the meantime, the President of the Swiss Association of Municipalities, State Councilor Hannes Germann (SVP / / SH) defends himself: "Individuals can easily stock up on masks that cost between 50 cents and one franc." In addition, the masks can be used multiple times, says Germann. "I really don't find the problem there."

At all costs, the canton of Jura got some of these masks that are free and that have been given. The masks are currently given to people who are affected without fungus.