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Switzerland has one of the highest infection rates in continental Europe, with people in their 20s the most affected

Switzerland has one of the highest infection rates in continental Europe. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

BRUSSELS (dpa-AFX) - The Switzerland stock market closed on a firm note on Tuesday, in line with markets across Europe, as worries about growth faded a bit after a report from Moderna Inc. said

Health officials warn of an imminent wave of Covid infections with the contagious Omicron variant in Switzerland in the next few weeks.

Health officials warn of an imminent wave of Covid infections with the contagious Omicron variant in Switzerland in the next few weeks.

Swiss health officials have warned that the new Covid-19 variant could pose worrying new health risks in coming months.

Health experts have urged the population to respect hygiene rules and to get vaccinated to avoid overburdening of Swiss hospitals.

Swiss authorities are waiting for the country’s medical regulator to give its opinion on Covid booster shots before nailing down the next steps in their vaccination strategy. On Thursday, Swiss Health Minister Alain Berset said the government and cantons are awaiting Swissmedic’s recommendation of a third dose of the vaccine before proceeding. We have regular exchanges with the Federal Vaccination Commission and the cantons. We are waiting for the decision of Swissmedic, Berset said. That co...

Swiss authorities are waiting for the country’s medical regulator to give its opinion on Covid booster shots before nailing down the next steps in their vaccination strategy. On Thursday, Swiss Health Minister Alain Berset said the government and cantons are awaiting Swissmedic’s recommendation of a third dose of the vaccine before proceeding. We have regular exchanges with the Federal Vaccination Commission and the cantons. We are waiting for the decision of Swissmedic, Berset said. That co...

There will be no general obligation to show a Covid certificate in Swiss ski resorts this winter, although there may be exceptions.