A study by the Federal Health office shows there have been very few Covid deaths of those who have been double vaccinated.
Figures from 20 hospitals from December last year to this August show nearly 6,000 hospitalizations, from that nearly 500 died – but only 14 who had been vaccinated – and 10 of those were over 70.
The numbers also show being vaccinated provides a strong defence against being in hospital in the first place. 93% of all those admitted were not vaccinated.
Husband and wife found dead in Germany and Switzerland
A joint police operation between German and Aargau police has been launched as a husband and wife have both been found dead.
Swisscom fined for competition law violation.
Swisscom has been fined CHF 18m for breaking the cartel law and unfair competition.
Speeders found after social media videos
Two drivers posted themselves driving at high-speed on social media and have been tracked down by police.
One idea unites all political parties
One idea has united all parties in the Geneva Grand Council – from the Greens to the Swiss People’s Party.
Elderly woman swipes unclaimed cash
An elderly woman who took a CHF 1,000 that had not been collected by an ATM user has been ordered to pay it back - plus CHF 400.
Govt to delay funding decision for UNRWA
The Swiss government is putting off a decision on whether to re-start funding to the UN Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA.
