Switzerland’s Covid figures have improved significantly since the peak of the second wave in November and December, when deaths rose to around 100 a day. Over the seven days to 5 February 2021, Switzerland reported 10,553 new positive Covid-19 cases and 216 deaths. The number of daily cases reported in Switzerland over the same period averaged […]
Covid: responding to coronavirus conspiracy and denial
This week, the Swiss National COVID-19 Science Task Force published a guide on responding to coronavirus conspiracy and denial. During the second wave, trust in the decisions of the Swiss authorities has dropped below where it was in spring, and the social consensus on how to respond to the pandemic eroded over the summer, said […]
Vaccine delays costing Switzerland up to 100 million francs a day
A recent study by Swiss National COVID-19 Science Task Force calculates that vaccination delays are reducing Switzerland’s national output (GDP) by between CHF 50 – 100 million per day, according to RTS. Marius Brülhart, an economics professor, told the broadcaster that vaccinating as fast as possible is important not only from a health stand point […]
Dog food recall – don’t feed these products to your pets
On 2 February 2021, Switzerland’s Federal Consumer Affairs Bureau issued a product recall for three Pedigree brand dog food products. The products contain excessive vitamin D and could be toxic if consumed over several weeks, said the press release. The three products concerned are: PEDIGREE Adult with chicken, 10kg, expiry date 15.02.2022PEDIGREE Adult with lamb, […]
Gender and ethnic discrimination revealed in Swiss online recruitment study
The study looked at data from Swiss a government-affiliated online recruitment platform, used by the public employment service. Recruiters using the platform were 4% – 19% less likely to follow up with equally qualified job seekers with foreign sounding names. Discrimination was particularly pronounced among immigrants from Africa, the Middle East, the Balkans and Asia. […]
Covid: Swiss cases and deaths continue to fall this week
This week, Switzerland reported 12,041 new positive Covid-19 cases and 309 deaths. Over the seven days to 29 January 2021, the number daily cases reported in Switzerland averaged 1,720, a figure 14% lower than the daily reported average of 2,007 reported the week before. The number of weekly reported deaths fell 16% from 366 to 309, reaching a total […]
Covid: vaccinations for everyone who wants them by end of June, says Swiss vaccine head
Nora Kronig, the head of vaccinations at Switzerland’s Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), told RTS that she expects all those who want to be vaccinated in Switzerland will be able to by the end of June 2021. Kronig said that the pace of vaccination will rise rapidly and that she was satisfied with recent […]
Covid: a majority of Swiss in favour of closing ski lifts
According to a recent survey by Swiss media company Tamedia, 55% of the population is in favour of closing the country’s ski domains if the Covid-19 situation gets worse. reported the newspaper 20 Minutes. Ski resorts have been working hard to control crowds and police mask wearing. At Verbier, ‘Covid Angels’ are ever present, reminding […]
Covid: vaccine side effects reported in Switzerland
As at 21 January 2021, Swissmedic, Switzerland’s drug approval authority, had received 42 reports of suspected adverse drug reactions in connection with the first COVID-19 vaccinations in Switzerland, it said in a press release. Experts at Swissmedic, are currently looking these cases. However, so far their analysis has not found anything leading the body to […]
Covid: negative PCR test to enter France from Sunday
Starting from midnight on Sunday, 24 January 2021, a negative PCR test done within the 72 of departure will be required to enter France, announced French president Emmanuel Macron on Thursday. This requirement, which now applies to all countries, already existed for people travelling to France from outside Europe. The extended rule will apply to […]
