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.
Swiss Post announce job cuts
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Autumn arrives in Switzerland
The heatwave that has gripped Switzerland since May finally breaks tomorrow
Driver warning in Vaud
Drivers in western Vaud face four nights of disruption on the A1 next week.
Mixed results in school classrooms
Swiss 15-year-olds still rank among the world's best in maths and science, but their performance in reading and maths is sliding
Good news for household bills
Swiss households will pay a little less for electricity next year
Fuel reserves now in use
Switzerland is dipping into its emergency fuel reserves for the first time this year to keep petrol and diesel flowing
