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.
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.
