The Federal Council is planning to ease further measures from 11 May. Classroom teaching at primary and lower secondary schools will again be permitted. Shops, markets, museums, libraries and restaurants will be able to reopen under strict compliance with precautionary measures.
The Federal Council still categorises the situation in Switzerland as extraordinary under the terms of the Epidemics Act. It issued a series of measures aimed at protecting the population, which are now gradually being eased: further details can be found on the page on federal government measures. Information on the current situation, recommendations for the public, people at high risk, the workplace, and health professionals can be found here.
Continue to follow the rules on hygiene and social distancing. The new coronavirus must not be allowed to spread again.
Data on confirmed cases of coronavirus infections and deaths, the epidemiological situation, information about the tracing app, the search for antibodies, the advisory body, press conferences and news can all be found here.
How to protect yourself and others: here you can find a series of posters, videos and instructions to download and share. They are available in a wide range of languages, incl. the languages of Switzerland’s migrant population.
The Federal Council is calling on us to carry on protecting ourselves and others. Find out here how best to do that. Continue to follow the rules on hygiene and social distancing. And be aware of what to do if you experience symptoms.
The new coronavirus represents a particular danger for people over 65 years of age and those with a pre-existing condition. They may become seriously ill. What should they, as well as younger and healthy people, pay attention to?
If we want to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, we need to act responsibly: That means self-isolating if you’re ill yourself, and self-quarantining if you have had close contact with someone displaying symptoms of illness.
The Federal Council is gradually easing measures and restrictions. Establishments and schools will have to comply with strict requirements to protect public health. Safety recommendations and hygiene and social distancing rules continue to apply.
‘Stay home and stay healthy’: The current situation is having a huge impact on our daily lives. How can we best deal with this challenge? Find out here how you can look after your health and where you can get help if you need it.
There is a risk of contracting the new coronavirus almost anywhere in the world. Many countries have closed their borders. International travel is practically impossible.
Do you have any questions regarding the risk of infection, travel and tourism, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and protecting yourself from infection? You will find many answers here.
All people have many questions about the corona virus. Certainly you too! You can get sick. You can protect yourself. There are rules and prohibitions. Here will you find information.
All people have many questions about the coronavirus. Certainly you too! You can get sick. You can protect yourself. There are rules and prohibitions. Here will you find information.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19, and how might the illness progress? Can it be treated? What do you have to beware of if you have symptoms? And where did the new coronavirus first appear? Find out here.
Find out here about health and accident insurance arrangements in connection with the novel coronavirus, including coverage of medical expenses, tariffs and financing.
