Flu season is now here and Geneva health authorities say pharmacies have stocks of vaccine and those at risk should get jabbed.
Those over 65 or pregnant are urged to get both flu and covid vaccines. The Federal Health Office say they offer protection against the worst forms of the disease.
Standard health insurance will cover the cost.
Further advice is to regularly ventilate your home, wash your hands and wear a mask if you have symptoms.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
