We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Italian government ministers have stressed that Italy remains safe to visit, as most of the country remains unaffected by the virus. They have not gone ahead as the brands and retailers have pulled out. The Swiss … Two schools in Northern Ireland have cancelled ski trips to Italy this week. It goes on to point out that there are no cases in Trentino and presents some other facts: • Over 100 km of slopes, which is certainly an added value to the non-spread of viruses, • Accommodations on the slopes are equipped with large outdoor spaces, • The perfectly snow-covered slopes can be reached by completely open ski lifts (no cable lifts), • Snowshoeing areas with the possibility of moving in large open spaces, • Health and well-being also making excursions organised with fatbikes. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The coronavirus is having a significant impact in Switzerland. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. 50,000 people have been confined in the 10 towns in Lombardy and one in Veneto. Tour operators, that have been forced to cancel holidays, are now working to get customers home and provide alternative holiday options or refunds for those who were due to travel. “The health and welfare of the athletes and all other participants, as well as the general public are in the forefront and the priority of FIS,” it said in a statement. There were warning signs at Gatwick airport for anyone feeling the symptoms, but no widespread testing. As well as large operators, the news has impacted a number of smaller companies that run ski holidays in the Italian Alps. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Re-assuring messages over Coronavirus in Italy. They are being told they must stay at home and avoid contact with other people. I understand it was not so much the individuals concerned but rather the HR departments of the bigger companies who imposed travel bans, either to Italy or across the world. The coronavirus is having a significant impact in Switzerland. Wildfire Smokehaus has also reopened their dining room while continuing to offer curbside pick-up and delivery. It said access would be “programmed” to “avoid crowds of people”. Plus a number of smaller ones such as Torgnon and Crevacol. The Trentino-Süd Tirol region in the north east currently has 23 cases, while neighbouring Veneto has 670 cases and has seen 18 people die from the virus. “The Skiarea Folgaria and Lavarone would like to underline the positive effects of skiing, as well as other activities in the snow, on people’s well-being as it takes place outdoors, at altitude and individually,” it said in a statement.