Covid-19: Essential Info
This is where we keep all the crucial need-to-know information about the Covid-related rules and regulations in France
UPDATE: Is all coronavirus testing now free in Switzerland?
Starting on Monday March 15th, each Swiss resident is entitled to five free self-tests per month. But is this really happening?
EU vaccine chief hopes for tourism boost as he unveils Covid-19 'health passport'
The head of the European Commission vaccines task force, Thierry Breton, unveiled the first European "health passport" on Sunday, claiming he hopes Europe will have a summer season "comparable to last year".
'First come, first served': How to get the vaccine sooner in Switzerland
In many Swiss cantons, the general public can already register for the coronavirus vaccination. The appointments will be based on ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Reader question: Are antigen tests sufficient for entry into Switzerland?
As Switzerland requires all arrivals to present a negative Covid test, many people are confused about which of the two types — PCR or antigen — is required.
Switzerland's Roche reports promising results from anti-Covid cocktail
Swiss pharma giant Roche announced Tuesday "positive" results from clinical trials of an anti-Covid cocktail developed with US biotech firm Regeneron.
'A new wave': Concern in Switzerland as Covid numbers continue to climb
This week has not been good in terms of coronavirus infections in Switzerland. But there’s positive news as well: the number of hospitalisations and deaths has not gone up. Here is an overview of the current situation.
Covid-19: Is Switzerland entering the third wave of the pandemic?
Could the rising number of infections in Switzerland signal the resurgence of coronavirus? This is what the situation is right now.
Swiss to vote in June on government's Covid restrictions
The Swiss will vote in June on the validity of a law giving the government new powers to impose lockdowns and other restrictions to rein in Covid-19, Bern said Wednesday.
Why the Swiss are so spooked by using debt to prop up economy
Germany, which is known for strict budgets, has tapped debt markets to prop up its virus-hit economy, while neighbouring Switzerland has consistently curbed borrowing despite calls to change course.
Today in Switzerland: A round-up of the latest news on Tuesday
Find out what’s going on in Switzerland today with The Local’s short round-up of the news in less than five minutes
WHO warns Europe of Covid-19 'resurgence' and urges families to wear face masks at Christmas
The World Health Organization in Europe Wednesday urged families to wear face masks during this year's Christmas family gatherings, as it warned of a "further resurgence" of Covid-19 in early 2021.
EXPLAINED: Why certain parts of Switzerland are to vote on coronavirus measures
In addition to two national initiatives, voters in three German-speaking cantons will decide on local issues driven by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Swiss police intervene as anti-Covid protesters disrupt medics march
Police stepped in Saturday to shield health workers gathered in Bern to demand better working conditions, after protesters against fresh virus restrictions tried to disrupt their demonstration.