A canton is proposing massive fines for those who refuse basic vaccinations.
Sankt Gallen says those who don’t get jabbed may have to pay as much as CHF 20,000.
It says federal rules does allow for this, but detractors say that’s only for emergency use.
The protest movement Mass-Voll says this amounts to forced vaccination and violates human rights.
Cantonal authorities argue such measures are necessary to protect public health.
Geneva hosts two vital diplomatic meetings today
For at least 48 hours, Geneva becomes the world’s diplomatic epicentre, hosting two sets of high-stakes talks at the same time.
Snowfall grips Alps - high avalanche warnings almost everywhere
Heavy snowfall is tightening its grip across the Swiss Alps, triggering deadly avalanches and major disruption.
Snow derails train - injures 5
A train derailed near Goppenstein in canton Valais after an avalanche swept across the line yesterday morning.
Train travel remains disrupted in Lausanne
Train travel between Geneva and Lausanne remains problematic today.
High franc - high cost for business
Pressure is mounting on the Swiss national bank to intervene to slow the franc's relentless rise.
Economy grows a little
Switzerland’s economy edged up by 0.2 per cent in the fourth quarter, according to an initial estimate from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs.
