More than 1,600 people took part in the survey which was conducted between October 22 to October 28.
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Interior Minister Alain Berset on Thursday said a vaccination campaign in Switzerland could begin “early next year”. He reiterated there would be no obligation for the population to get vaccinated.
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Can Switzerland convince its people to take the Covid-19 vaccine?
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With several vaccines in late stages of development, the next step is to address widespread scepticism so enough people will agree to the jab.
The government aims to make a vaccination free of charge, according to Berset, with financial contributions by the national and cantonal authorities as well as the health insurance companies.
He said the planned immunisation campaign as the “greatest logistical challenge ever for the Swiss health system.
A senior health official expressed understanding about the growing skepticism about an anti-Covid-19 vaccine.
Nora Kronig, deputy director of the Federal Health Office, said safety and transparency were key for the provision of a vaccine in Switzerland.
She said any vaccine would have to be tested and approved, she told the local newspaper, Walliser Bote.
Geneva decides not to remove controversial memorials
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The city of Geneva has presented an action plan regarding a series of controversial local statues and monuments of historical figures linked to racism, colonialism or slavery.
University of Lausanne calls for end to pro-Palestine sit-in
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The pro-Palestinian occupation continues at the University of Lausanne (UNIL). On Monday evening, a group of students refused to agree to the deadline set by the rectorate.
Ukraine peace conference should include Russia, says Chinese ambassador
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China supports a peace conference on the Ukraine war that would see equal participation of all parties, says Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui.
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A majority of Swiss citizens have open attitudes towards various infertility treatments, including even egg donation, which is currently prohibited.
Reports of Swiss cyber fraud almost doubled in six months
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The head of the new Federal Office for Cybersecurity (FOC), Florian Schütz, has presented a new strategy after just over four months in office.
Ecological status of Swiss streams insufficient according to study
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Pesticide use and obstructions of waterways have a particularly negative impact on sensitive organisms, completely absent in 70% of streams analysed.
Train line between Brig and Domodossola interrupted
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One day after a derailment approximately 15 kilometres from the Swiss border, BLS is running buses for passengers between Preglia and Domodossola, in Italy.
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Will vaccination campaign convince hesitant Swiss?
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Faced with considerable public scepticism towards a Covid-19 vaccine, the government is preparing a vaccination information campaign.
Half of Swiss would get vaccinated against Covid-19
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If there were an efficient vaccination against coronavirus, every second person in Switzerland would take it, says a survey.
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