A team of experts modelled different scenarios for the coming months for Switzerland and neighbouring Germany, using three separate viral reproduction rates – 1.3, 1.5 and 1.8 as the worst-case scenario.
“The Omicron variant is unlikely to cause record numbers of admissions to ICUs (…) even under unfavourable conditions,” a statement said.
However, they warn that certain risks remain, notably staff shortages in hospitals and limited capacities in Covid diagnosis.
The main findings appear to back up calls by the Swiss business community and right-wing and centrist political parties to ease restrictions, including the work-from-home rule and the use of the Covid health certificate.
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Coronavirus: the latest numbers
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Here is an overview of the most important Swiss-related coronavirus data and graphs, which are updated automatically.
The Federal Office for Public Health on Thursday announced 44,842 confirmed new infections and 149 hospital admissions. This is a 20% and a 12% increase in the seven-day average of infections and hospitalisations, according to statistics by the SRF public broadcaster.
The number of patients in intensive care has been decreasing over the past week.
The reproduction rate is 1.2 in Switzerland based on latest data from January 14.
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Switzerland's economy grew slightly at the start of 2024, with growth in the service sector contrasting with weak growth in industry.
Swiss employment rate rises in first quarter of 2023
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The number of women and foreign nationals in employment increased particularly strongly, the Federal Statistical Office said on Thursday.
Coercion still an issue in Swiss welfare system, report finds
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The rights of vulnerable people are still sometimes disregarded by the Swiss welfare system, a national research programme has found.
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Viola Amherd has expressed her “deep shock” at the assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on Wednesday.
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A man injured half a dozen people with knives, two of them seriously, before being arrested on Wednesday in northern Switzerland.
Switzerland to introduce flight passenger database
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Switzerland plans to introduce a flight passenger database to collect and process personal data in a bid to combat terrorism and serious crime.
Government plans to invest over CHF16bn in Swiss rail network
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The federal government intends to invest CHF16.4 billion ($18.1 billion) in railway infrastructure between 2025 and 2028, CHF2 billion more than for the current period.
Businesses push for immediate lifting of Covid restrictions
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The Swiss government is facing renewed calls for the immediate suspension of its anti-Covid measures, notably the work-from-home and quarantine rules.
Covid-related compensation benefits extended again
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The Swiss government has extended a set of compensation schemes to help companies cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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