There has been a lot of talk lately about privileges that Swiss authorities could grant to those who have had their coronavirus shots. But what if you choose not to be vaccinated?
After Vaud on Monday became the first canton to start vaccinating non-risk groups, several Swiss cantons - including the country’s largest - announced their intention to follow, contravening advice from federal authorities.
While many of us have not even received a notification that we can get the vaccine, at least one reader was called up - only to be told they need to wait longer. Why?
Many people in Switzerland like to plan their holidays in advance. Whether or not foreign travel is in the cards this summer depends on several factors.
A funding dispute between the federal government and GPs has meant thousands of Swiss family doctors are reluctant or are flat out refusing to carry out vaccinations.
The pace of Europe's vaccination campaigns against Covid-19 is steadily improving but in some countries more than others. We take a look at how countries in Europe compare in the race to inoculate their population.
The vaccine is the must-have item in Switzerland this spring - so why are thousands of vaccination appointments vacant in the country’s largest canton?
Despite Switzerland receiving a delivery of more than 400,000 vaccine doses before the Easter break, authorities in Basel closed vaccination centres over Easter so as not to disturb people during the holidays.
Switzerland’s cantonal health boss has called for coronavirus measures to be relaxed from April for people who have tested negative to the virus and those who have been vaccinated.
From vaccine doses going in the trash to the canton having "too many young people", Zurich’s vaccination rollout hasn't been straightforward. Here's why.
Residents of the central Swiss canton of Zug have been sent forged letters, informing them that they must quarantine. Cantonal authorities have warned the population that such directions would not be carried out via mail.
Among many decisions you must make in a new country is how to keep yourself and your family healthy. In Switzerland, an important thing to consider is whether everyone's measles shots are up to date. That's because cases of this very contagious disease are on the rise.
