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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?
Switzerland to start dual-strain Covid boosters in October
The long-awaited second booster shots will be rolled in Switzerland from October 10th, the Health Ministry announced on Friday.
BREAKING: Switzerland approves new Covid-19 boosters
The long-awaited second round of booster vaccinations can be administered in Switzerland with the new version of the Moderna vaccine, which should better target certain sub-variants of Omicron, health authorities have announced.
Reader question: When will Switzerland authorise second Covid booster shots?
Even as other countries have started to administer fourth doses of a Covid-19 vaccine and the infections are on the rise again, Swiss health authorities still haven’t rolled out second boosters. This is why, and what lies ahead.
Covid-19: European summer holidays threatened by rise of subvariants
A resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Europe, this time driven by new, fast-spreading Omicron subvariants, is once again threatening to disrupt people's summer plans.
'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.
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
Switzerland to drop vaccine requirement for entry from Monday
More than two years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, travel to Switzerland is set to return to normal from May 2nd.
Switzerland to remove all Covid measures on Friday
From Friday, April 1st, Switzerland will remove the final Covid measures. It will mark the first time in two years the nation has been free of Covid rules.
Reader question: Which Swiss cantons will keep the Covid certificate in place?
Several Swiss cantons have expressed a desire to keep the Covid certificate in place. What does that mean for the relaxation of Covid measures?
ANALYSIS: Switzerland ends most Covid restrictions — but what’s next?
As expected, the Federal Council announced on Wednesday the near-total lifting of coronavirus measures from February 17th. This is what Switzerland should do to prevent another outbreak and protect people at risk.
UPDATE: Switzerland to scrap Covid certificate and most mask rules
Switzerland will wind back most Covid restrictions including the Covid certificate and rules for masks and entry from Thursday, February 17th, the Swiss government confirmed on Wednesday.
Will Switzerland relax all Covid measures on Wednesday?
Swiss authorities will announce on Wednesday whether they will end all or some of the remaining restrictions — and when. Here's what we know so far about the announcement.
What are Switzerland's plans to relax Covid measures - and will they happen?
Switzerland has announced a relaxation of several Covid measures while also announcing two paths towards dropping all restrictions by the end of February.
UPDATE: Swiss to end quarantine and working from home obligation from Wednesday
Switzerland's quarantine rules and obligation to work from home will come to an end from Wednesday, February 2nd.
Referendum: Swiss set to vote on compulsory vaccination
Switzerland is set to go to the polls to vote on whether vaccination can be made compulsory. If approved, the rule would prevent all kinds of mandatory vaccination, i.e. not just for Covid-19.