Those with teenagers wishing for the greater travel freedom likely to come with proof of vaccination may have cause for hope. On 7 May 2021, Pfizer submitted an authorisation application to Swissmedic, Switzerland’s drug approval agency, for use of its vaccine against Covid-19 on those aged 12 to 15 years old. The application asks for […]
Switzerland follows European ban on the food additive E171
Titanium dioxide, a substance added to food, cosmetics and paints, is set to be banned for use in food in Switzerland. Switzerland’s Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) has said that it plans to ban titanium dioxide (E171) use in food in Switzerland, according to various Swiss media. The bright white substance, also known […]
Covid: Swiss government sets out plans for further reopening
On 12 May 2021, Switzerland’s Federal Council announced plans for further reopening. The epidemiological situation is easing in terms of case numbers, hospitalisations and intensive care unit capacity, said the government. The public are continuing to observe the protective measures, and the reopening steps introduced on 19 April 2021 have not led to an increase […]
Latest poll shows majority support for Swiss anti-pesticide votes
With five weeks to go before Swiss vote on two initiatives aimed at drastically cutting the use of pesticides, more than 50% appear to be in favour of both initiatives, according to RTS. One of these initiatives, the clean drinking water initiative, aims to tie access to Switzerland’s generous farm subsidies to forgoing pesticide (and […]
Covid: new cases trend down with vaccine progress
This week, saw 10,639 new Covid-19 cases in Switzerland, down 21% from a week before (13,465) continuing the slow down in growth of new numbers experienced last week (-5%). The 7-day average is currently 1,519. “We have good reasons to be optimistic,” said Patrick Mathys, head of the Swiss National COVID-19 Science Task Force at […]
Covid: Switzerland agrees new deal for 7 million Moderna vaccine doses
On 6 May 2021, the Swiss government announced a new contract with Moderna to deliver another 7 million more doses of its vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus in early 2022. Switzerland’s federal government said that the new contract means Switzerland is well equipped to tackle future virus mutations and should have enough vaccine to offer […]
Air sensors recommended in Swiss schools to cut spread of Covid-19
Aircraft have HEPA filters which help to remove impurities and viral particles from the air. However, many buildings lack any form of air filtration, which requires air to be manually refreshed. A federal study in 2019 found that two thirds of Swiss classrooms were insufficiently ventilated. In some cases the air towards the end of […]
Covid: 13,465 new cases in Switzerland this week
This week, saw 13,465 new Covid-19 cases in Switzerland, down 5% from a week before (14,110) continuing the 5% slow down in growth of new numbers experienced last week. The 7-day average is currently 1,924, dipping below the level of 2,000 for the first time since 11 April 2021. By 30 April 2021, 10.8% of […]
Covid: vaccination open to all 18 and over in Swiss canton
This week, the canton of Vaud opened Covid-19 vaccination to all those 18 and over. According to a press release, large deliveries of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines have made it possible to offer shots to anyone born before 2003. Rebecca Ruiz, a member of the canton’s executive said that it has become urgent to […]
Covid: 14,100 new cases in Switzerland this week
This week, saw 14,110 new Covid-19 cases in Switzerland, down 5% from a week before (14,856). The 7-day average is currently 2,015 new daily cases, down from 2,122 last week. There were 63 Covid-19 deaths this week, up from 53 last week. By 23 April 2021, 9.6% of Switzerland’s population was fully vaccinated, up from […]
