Covid-19 vaccines
Latest news and important insights on Covid-19 vaccines and vaccination in Switzerland.
Switzerland's Covid vaccine programme to restart in autumn
Amid expectations of a further wave of the virus, on Monday, Switzerland's Office of Public Health (BAG) is set to issue new recommendations for people in certain at-risk groups to have vaccinations against Covid-19.
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.
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 boosters not available in Switzerland until autumn
The Swiss government will not make second Covid boosters available until autumn, saying those who are currently fully vaccinated face a low risk of contracting the virus.
EXPLAINED: Why vaccinations are not mandatory in Switzerland
Swiss law prevents mandatory vaccinations, even for dangerous conditions common among children. Here's why.
Switzerland proposes travellers pay for Covid boosters
Under a new plan put forth by the Swiss government, anyone who needs a booster shot for travel abroad should pay for it out of pocket.
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?
Everything you need to know about Covid vaccines for children in Switzerland
Switzerland has approved Covid vaccinations for children aged five to 11. Here’s what you need to know.
Switzerland authorises Moderna vaccine for children over six
Children between the ages of six and 11 will now be able to get a Moderna shot, Swiss health authority said.
Why Switzerland pays more for Covid vaccines than its neighbours
Everything is more expensive in Switzerland, including stuff that Swiss residents get for free.
Switzerland approves first protein-based Covid vaccine
Switzerland's medical regulator Swissmedic this week authorised its first protein-based Covid vaccine- the Nuvaxovid vaccine - for people aged 18 and over in the country.
Covid-19: Switzerland approves Novavax vaccine
Switzerland has approved the Novavax vaccine, the first Covid vaccine made with ‘traditional’ vaccine technology to be approved.
Reader question: Do I still need to be vaccinated to visit Switzerland?
With the ever-changing rules, it is sometimes not easy to know what’s in and what’s out in regards to Covid restrictions. Here’s an overview of the situation in Switzerland right now.
UPDATED: When will Switzerland approve Novavax?
Novavax is the first 'inactivated vaccine' for Covid to be approved in the EU. When will it be approved - and administered - in Switzerland?
Can children be vaccinated without parental consent in Switzerland?
A vaccine-skeptic parent in Aargau was forced by a court to vaccinate her child. Whether for Covid or otherwise, what are the rules in Switzerland?
What can my Swiss employer still demand now Covid rules have been scrapped?
On February 17th, Switzerland woke up to the nearly-forgotten reality without Covid certificates and (almost) no masks. This is what your boss can and cannot require you to do now.
Fourth shot: Switzerland plans additional Covid booster in autumn 2022
Swiss authorities are planning another booster campaign which will kick in at the end of summer.
Covid hotspots: 'More hospitalisations' predicted for Switzerland’s as cases increase
The epidemiological situation in Switzerland is not improving — the number of infections continues to be extremely high, though hospital admissions have remained relatively stable. However, that is likely to change soon, experts predict.
Switzerland to cut quarantine period for vaccinated and extend current measures
Switzerland will shorten the obligatory quarantine for anyone testing positive for Covid to five days, while extending the current measures until at least March. The duration of immunity for the Covid certificate will also be shortened.
New stats show effectiveness of Switzerland’s Covid booster campaign
Of the 2.1 million Swiss who have received a booster shot, just 299 - or 0.014 percent - have been hospitalised due to Covid, highlighting the effectiveness of the booster campaign in preventing harsh courses of the disease.
Several Swiss cantons start children’s Covid vaccinations
A number of Swiss cantons including Zurich and Aargau started vaccinating children against Covid-19 on Monday, while several others are set to follow later in the week.
Renting in Switzerland: Can a landlord ask if I am vaccinated?
The unvaccinated are restricted from a range of activities, but is it relevant when applying to rent a home?
'20,000 cases per day': Experts draw Covid forecast for Switzerland
As 2021 is coming to an end and the new year is just around the corner, Swiss health experts predict higher infection rates in January. But there is some promising news for 2022 as well.