It’s expected regulators in Switzerland will allow those over 12 years old to be vaccinated from the middle of June.
The EU has already given the greenlight to children getting the Pfizer jab.
Regulators in this country have been studying the results from trials for the last few weeks.
Those in favour say it is an important step towards herd immunity and crucial ahead of the summer holidays.
Italian investigators visit Valais police
Italian investigators are arriving in canton Valais this week as part of the ongoing probe into the deadly New Year’s Day fire in Crans-Montana.
Crime drops, but falls are uneven
Crime trends in French-speaking Switzerland showed sharp contrasts in 2025.
Move to charge for ER access
Switzerland’s lower house has narrowly backed a controversial plan to charge patients for visiting emergency rooms without a referral.
Calls for stricter tests for elderly drivers
Calls are growing for stricter rules on older drivers, following a rise in accidents involving senior citizens.
Paléo sells out in 19 minutes
Tickets for this summer’s Paléo Festival sold out in just 19 minutes, as thousands of fans rushed online when sales opened midday yesterday.
Cold snap stops spring
Forecasters warned us that it will happen - a cold front swept through the country yesterday afternoon.
