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.
North African asylum claims fall after rapid Swiss processing
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The accelerated procedure, now out of its test phase, has resulted in a significant drop in applications from North African countries.
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Swiss climate activists block vehicles near Gotthard tunnel
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Around ten climate activists briefly blocked the A2 motorway near the northern entrance of the Gotthard tunnel on Thursday.
Watches belonging to Michael Schumacher up for auction
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Schumacher's family is auctioning off eight rare watches from his collection in Geneva. The Christie's auction will take place on Monday.
Joya Marleen and Baschi named best solo acts at Swiss Music Awards
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St. Gallen singer Joya Marleen and Baschi from Basel were named artists of the year at the Swiss Music Awards 2024 on Wednesday night.
Swiss authorities announce cost-cutting in asylum sector
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The government notably wants to improve integration into the labour force, particularly for people with protection status S.
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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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