illness

Health

Which illnesses do people in Switzerland fear most?

It might be reasonable to assume that people in Switzerland would be most afraid of coronavirus due to it being so high on the health agenda this year. But a new study found this is not the case.

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Swiss tourists stranded in Mongolia after bubonic plague cases

A number of Swiss tourists are stranded in Mongolia after the deaths of two people from bubonic plague.

vaccination

Concern over spike in measles cases in Switzerland

Swiss health authorities are taking extra steps to fight measles after a recent rise in the number of cases in the country.

Health

Zurich: Patients should have easier access to cannabis

People who need cannabis for medical reasons should be issued with a special identity card to help them obtain the drug more easily, say authorities in the canton of Zurich.

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Mystery stomach bug hits Swiss watch capital

Residents of the Swiss city of Le Locle, world famous for its watch production, have been laid low by a nasty infection with authorities warning people not to drink the water.