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Young people suffering mentally during second wave
Young people are being particularly badly affected by mental health problems during the second wave and many are unable to get professional help due to the high demand.
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Some cantons allowing everyone to register for vaccine
Some cantons are allowing anyone over 18 to register for an appointment to get a vaccine – but are unwilling to publicise it too much as they fear an overload.
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Ransom note left after 5G mast vandalized
Police are investigating after a 5G mobile phone mast was damaged and a letter left behind threatening further damage unless the phone companies pay millions of francs.
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Franc continues to weaken
The Swiss franc is continuing to weaken on the foreign exchange markets.
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SWISS committed to Geneva
SWISS International Airlines is stressing that it remains committed to Geneva airport, despite the pandemic causing a massive slump in air travel.
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Infections remain stubbornly high in French speaking areas
Over the past seven days, more than 7,000 people have been infected with the coronavirus with an average infection rate of around 4%.