On 24 November 2021, Switzerland’s Federal Council announced no tightening of Covid measures in the face of rising cases. On Wednesday, 8,585 new cases were reported in Switzerland, a figure 35% higher than the day before. The rapid rise in Covid-19 cases in Switzerland mirrors similar trends in neighbouring Austria and Germany where cases have […]
Covid: booster doses of Pfizer vaccine authorised for everyone 16 and over in Switzerland
On 23 November 2021, Swissmedic, Switzerland’s drug approval agency, authorised third doses of the Pfizer vaccine for everyone 16 and over. Previously, booster shots of the vaccine were only approved for the vulnerable from 12 in Switzerland. Swissmedic announced that after reviewing the data it is adapting the information for healthcare professionals for the Covid-19 […]
Covid: cantons discuss restrictions as new cases rise to 14,590 over weekend
On 22 November 2021, the Swiss Federal Office of Health (FOPH) reported 14,590 new cases of Covid-19 over the weekend, a daily average of 4,863. The number of reported daily cases continues to rise. The 7-day average last Friday was 4,322. Over the weekend, 14,590 cases were reported, a daily average of 4,863. In addition, […]
Covid: government poised to act as new cases up 36% this week in Switzerland
This week, 30,254 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Switzerland, up 36% from the 22,206 recorded the week before. On a 7-day moving average basis the number of daily new cases was 4,322. The last time case numbers were this high in Switzerland was last winter, although the current level is below the peak. In line with […]
No explosion in side effects from Covid vaccines in Switzerland
Since vaccinations against Covid-19 began late last year in Switzerland 11.1 million shots have been administered to 5.8 million people. Over this period, 9,834 people have reported reactions coinciding with vaccination, of which 3,396 were considered serious, a ratio of around 1 serious report per 1,700 people. Swissmedic, Switzerland’s drug approval and monitoring agency, said […]
Covid: new cases up 45% this week in Switzerland
This week, 20,308 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Switzerland, up 45% from the 13,983 recorded the week before. On a 7-day moving average basis, the number of daily new cases was 2,901. Once the numbers catch up hospitalisations are likely to be higher this week than the week before. Last week 228 people entered hospital with […]
Covid passes may be required on Swiss ski lifts this season
This week, Switzerland’s lift association (RMS) put together a health protection plan for the coming ski season, which includes the possibility of introducing a requirement to present a valid Covid certificate to access lifts, reported RTS. Like last winter, RMS decided that lift users will need to wear masks in enclosed lifts and keep the […]
Former Swiss parliamentarian blocked by Facebook for posting conspiracy theories
A vocal supporter of the 28 November 2021 vote against Switzerland’s Covid-19 laws, former federal parliamentarian and former leader of the UDC/SVP in the canton of Valais, Oskar Freysinger had one of his recent interview posts blocked by Facebook this week, reported Le Matin. In the interview, which was successfully posted on other social media, […]
What you need to know about the new Swiss Covid certificates
On 3 November 2021, the Swiss government added some upgrades to Swiss Covid certificates that expand the ways they can be obtained and their validity when used in Switzerland. The changes will only be valid in Switzerland and come into effect on 16 November 2021. Validity extension for the recovered Those who have a PCR […]
Covid: new cases up 35% this week in Switzerland as WHO warns Europe of tough winter
This week, 13,983 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Switzerland, up 35% from the 10,386 recorded the week before. On a 7-day moving average basis, the number of daily new cases was 1,998. This week, the number of people entering hospital in Switzerland with Covid-19 was slightly lower than the week before. Over the last 7 days, […]
