Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) - Switzerland has adapted its laws for travelers crossing the Swiss border to reflect new needs with the A(H1N1) swine flu spreading. The new rules go into effect 1 July.

They require all companies, including rail and bus operators – not just airlines as is currently the case – to cooperate with federal authorities in five areas: passenger lists, information sheets for passengers arriving in Switzerland, contact cards, health declaration forms and medical examinations.

The new rules give the government the option to step in and ask for help from travel companies more rapidly should they need it. Passenger lists must be provided to the government when a simple request is made. Companies must hand out information sheets from the government if a change in a pandemic situation warrants it. Passengers will be asked but not required to fill out cards with a contact in case they fall ill. They may be asked to fill out forms about their current state of health in order to respond with the most appropriate treatment if they fall ill, and companies must cooperate in facilitating medical examinations should Bern demand it.

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