Swiss Army call-up to help with Covid-19, but some failed to report
5,000 Swiss military members are helping civilian personnel, but those who ignored the call to duty will face the consequences
07 April 2020 - 17:19
Zurich — In the Swiss Army’s biggest call-up since World War 2, thousands of soldiers have been sent to support health workers in the fight against the coronavirus, but the mobilisation has not been without problems.
Hundreds of soldiers and officers have been confined to barracks after potential exposure to the infection. And while about 80%-90% of those who got their marching orders on March 16 answered the call of duty, more than 200 could face military justice for failing to report to their units, said army brigadier Raymond Droz...
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