Covid-19
The latest news and practical advice about Covid-19 in Switzerland.
What you need to know about the new Covid-19 wave in Switzerland
When the pandemic was winding down two years ago, health authorities warned that while the worst was over, Covid will keep re-emerging, in one form or another, in the future.
What does the increase in the number of Covid cases in Switzerland mean?
Coronavirus infections are on the rise again, with Swiss health officials and epidemiologists expressing concern over the possible evolution of the disease.
Should we be concerned by the re-emergence of Covid-19 in Switzerland?
As new coronavirus variants have been detected in Switzerland in past weeks and the government is preparing to re-start vaccinations against the disease, you may be wondering whether Covid will become a major public health issue again.
Covid-19 still causing 1,000 deaths a week in Europe, WHO warns
The World Health Organization's European office warned on Tuesday the risk of Covid-19 has not gone away, saying it was still responsible for nearly 1,000 deaths a week in the region. And the real figure may be much higher.
What to know about changes to free Covid testing in Switzerland
From January 2023, people in Switzerland will generally have to pay for Covid-19 tests. Here's a look at the changes.
OUTLOOK: Could Switzerland introduce Covid rules this autumn?
After several months of a relatively low number of coronavirus cases in Switzerland, the rate of infections rose by over 22 percent in a span of seven days this week. What measures are Swiss health officials planning to prevent a new wave?
How to negotiate a rent reduction in Switzerland
Unlike some other countries who have put in place measures to help renters, Switzerland has asked tenants to try and negotiate with landlords themselves. Here’s how to ‘get to less’.
Switzerland: How likely is another Covid-19 wave this fall?
Over the border in France, experts say a new wave of Covid in autumn is 'virtually certain', but in Switzerland authorities seem less worried.
'Over a million people' in Switzerland could be infected with Covid this summer
Though Covid has not been a nationwide problem in Switzerland during recent several months, the virus is circulating again and rates of contamination are expected to soar in the coming weeks.
UPDATE: When will Switzerland roll out second Covid boosters?
Second boosters are only recommended for people in high-risk categories in Switzerland. When will this change?
Covid face mask rule on flights in Europe set to be eased
The mandatory EU-wide mask requirement for air travel is set to be dropped from Monday, May 16th, but airlines may still require passengers to wear masks on some or all flights
'Dizzying panorama of sound': Swiss Montreux Jazz Festival announces lineup
The Montreux Jazz Festival is to return this summer promising a "dizzying panorama of sound" after two years muted by the pandemic, with Diana Ross, Bjork, Stormzy and Herbie Hancock in the line-up unveiled on Wednesday.
Masks, tests and jabs: Can I deduct Covid-related costs from my taxes in Switzerland?
Switzerland’s tax deadline is just around the corner. Are Covid-related costs tax deductible?
Why Swiss school students are pouring orange juice on their Covid tests
School students in Switzerland have been using acidic drinks such as juice and cola to manipulate Covid tests.
Why some Swiss Covid sceptics are now supporting Russia’s invasion
The two issues seem to have a relatively minimal ideological connection, but prominent members of the Swiss Covid sceptic scene are now throwing their weight behind Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Covid: Several schools in Zurich return to distance learning
Several primary and secondary schools in the Swiss canton of Zurich have re-adopted distance learning due to significant increases in Covid numbers forcing teachers into isolation.
Chocolate, painkillers and cheese: The emergency pack Switzerland wants you to have
Here’s a peak inside the government’s care package recommended for every Swiss household in the case of emergencies.
IN PICTURES: Tens of thousands of Swiss celebrate Basel Carnival's return
Revellers in fancy costumes lit up the freezing streets of Basel in the early hours of Monday as Switzerland's biggest carnival returned for the first time since 2019.
'Not bad news': Why Swiss experts are optimistic about rising Covid cases
Two weeks after Switzerland lifted almost all restrictions, the number of infections is climbing back up again. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
Swiss President tests positive as Covid rules lifted
President Ignazio Cassis has tested positive for Covid-19, the government said on Thursday -- the same day Switzerland lifted almost all remaining coronavirus restrictions despite high case numbers.
How Swiss airports are preparing for a return to pre-pandemic tourism
How closely will 2022 summer come to pre-pandemic levels?
Covid in Switzerland: How common are hospitalisations and deaths among the boosted?
Despite some teething problems, Switzerland’s Covid booster campaign is in full swing. New data shows the effectiveness of booster shots in preventing infection and death.
Should Switzerland abolish quarantines and roll back testing for Covid-19?
Even though the quarantine period has already been cut from seven to five days, some Swiss heath experts say confinement — and in some cases screening as well — should be scrapped altogether.