Sewage analysis shows spread of delta strain

Thursday, 1 July 2021 04:27

Analysis of sewage water shows a steady rise in the spread of the delta variant.

The research is being carried out by the Federal Polytechnics in Lausanne and Zurich.

Regular samples are being taken from treatment plants across the country. The delta variant accounts for 33% of all samples in Zurich and nearly half in Bern, but lower in other areas, say researchers.

Before May 20th, there was no sign of the new virus. Experts say the delta variant is significantly more contagious than the previous strain and they expect it to become dominant.

More from Bitesize News

Former president says Switzerland should join EU

A former member of the Federal Council says the only way Switzerland will achieve its European goals is by becoming a full member of the European Union.
Soldier killed in shooting accident

A soldier was killed in a shooting accident at a firing range in canton Aargau yesterday morning.
When will tram 15 be finished?

The Geneva minister of transport, Pierre Maudet, will be at a meeting in neighbouring France today to answer questions as why the tram 15 extension is taking so long.
Widow will have to pay maintenance to ex-wife

The Federal Court has ruled a widow still has to pay maintenance to her late husband’s ex-wife.
Amnesty International criticise Switzerland

The international human rights group, Amnesty International, which is dealing with the Ukraine war and the situation in Gaza – has time to also criticise Switzerland.
More trains for the long weekends

Swiss Federal Railways will be putting on extra trains over the Ascension weekend to handle the expected increased demand for those wanting to take a long weekend break.