February is usually the month of the year with the lowest temperatures. This year it wasn’t only the cold that kept people inside, but also the corona virus. Until the end of February Switzerland is still in a lock down mode.

To our relief the measures show positive results. The corona infections and the death rate have fallen dramatically. An immunization program is in effect that will keep tackling the virus.

During the dark winter months of the lockdown the number of mental health issues has significantly gone up. Due to the home office mandate many people lack the social interactions and the face to face conversations they were used to. Singles find it difficult to get to know potential partners. People suffer being lonely. And domestic violence is on the rise as kids and their parents are stuck at home. Not only the economic damage but also the psychological one caused through this pandemic is not to be underestimated.