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The number of new coronavirus cases in Switzerland has risen by 1,036, while 52 died over the past 24 hours, the national health authority reported on Friday, according to TASS news agency.

"Currently, 19,303 people tested positive [for coronavirus] and 484 people died," the agency said.

As of April 2, the county reported 18,267 cases of coronavirus and 432 fatalities. Switzerland reported its first coronavirus case on February 25.

More than 145,000 Swiss had their coronavirus tests taken, the infection was found in 15% of the tests.

The source reminds that the Swiss government on March 20 tightened rules to combat coronavirus spread, however, stopped short of imposing a total lockdown. Public gatherings of more than five people outside of homes are banned, while people should observe social distancing of two meters. Perpetrators are fined by the police. The emergency is declared until April 19, while restaurants, bars, museums and cinemas are shut down. Educational facilities are closed until April 4.