The latest figures from the Federal Health Office shows infections continue to rise.
In the last week, there as a rise of 75% to now 13,304 confirmed Covid cases in the country – and 11 deaths.
Hospitalizations are up 19% over the last week – with those in their fifties being the most affected group.
The contagious Delta variant makes up 97% of all new cases.
Half the population is now vaccinated and around 130,000 people are getting a jab every week.
Anger at Swiss president reaction to VPs speech
A reaction to the speech by US Vice-President, JD Vance, is putting the Swiss president, Karin Keller Sutter under pressure.
Passengers evacuated in Gotthard Tunnel
A train breakdown in the Gotthard Base Tunnel meant passengers had to be led to safety through an emergency link between the two bores.
Govt open to more lanes on autoroutes
Following the rejection of large scale autoroute widening by voters – the government says it’s open to the idea of using more emergency lanes to alleviate bottle necks at peak times.
Possible new dam on the Rhone
There could be a new dam built on the Rhone.
Restaurants should display health test results
A national parliamentarian is calling for a change in the health laws that means restaurants and shops which fail a health test are made public.
Geneva asks parents about school holidays
Canton Geneva has issued a questionnaire to parents about their attitude to the current school holidays.
