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COVID-19: Switzerland to track British tourists on ski slopes Fears of a mutated coronavirus variant have Swiss authorities working to track down thousands of British tourists who arrived ahead of a travel ban. Unlike some of its neighbors, Switzerland has kept its ski slopes open Swiss authorities on Tuesday are trying to trace thousands of visitors from Britain, many thought to be headed for the Alpine country's ski slopes, on fears they might import southern England's new mutant coronavirus. Switzerland imposed an entry ban on travelers from the UK on Monday and ordered a 10-day retroac...

FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images But, the question from those affected by the closures is, if it's safe for Switzerland to open its slopes, why isn't it safe for other countries? In Megeve, the ski lift closures will mean a loss of eight million euros (nearly $10 million). And, says Jullien-Breches, for every euro lost on the slopes, a further seven will be lost in the village's hotels, restaurants and bars. Many local businesses, she fears, simply won't survive. "I wish I could do something but we won't be able to support those businesses that really need our help." A rare pro...