Coronavirus: Light show looks to bring hope in Switzerland
Swiss authorities are lighting up one of their most famed landmarks to show solidarity
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Local officials in the nearby town of Zermatt have authorized light artist Gerry Hofstetter to splash the Alpine peak each night with words and images of encouragement and inspiration.
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Restaurants, bars, shops, ski lifts and tourist trains in Zermatt and across Switzerland have been closed as officials join an international effort to clamp down on the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Images on the snow-capped summit have shown a heart, the Swiss flag, the words "Hope'' and "#stayhome" and other messages.
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Switzerland as of Thursday morning had counted over 10,700 cases of coronavirus, with 161 deaths, putting Switzerland among the hardest-hit countries in Europe.
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