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Head of Covid-19 task force says distancing measures could last another two years

Matthias Egger at a press conference in April 2020

This content was published on May 3, 2020 Unexpected discoveries about a virus scientists still don't know well could slow down development of an effective vaccine, Matthias Egger said.

United States regulator approves Roche’s Covid-19 antibody test

This content was published on May 3, 2020 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given emergency approval for use of the serological test developed by the Swiss pharma giant.

Parents and their child look at an e-book.

Trilogy of e-books helps parents and kids navigate life under lockdown

This content was published on May 2, 2020 The Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne has published fictional stories for children that address pandemic-specific issues.

Contact tracing app ready this month, says expert

This content was published on May 1, 2020 Marcel Salathé, who heads the expert group on digital epidemiology, told a press conference on Friday that the system being developed for Switzerland has met interest from Google and Apple but gave reassurances as to user privacy. It will be offered by the Swiss federal government as an App that people can download on a…

Swiss study sees no link between cancer drug prices and patient benefits

This content was published on May 1, 2020 New research from the University of Zurich renews calls for more transparency in the way drug prices are set.

Did the Swiss stay at home during the coronavirus lockdown?

This content was published on Apr 28, 2020 On March 16, people in Switzerland were told to stay at home, and only leave if they really had to. Did they?

Data privacy key to proximity tracing apps

This content was published on Apr 27, 2020 How safe are proximity tracing apps from Big Brother intrusion or hacks?

Swiss university grants honorary doctorate to Jane Goodall

This content was published on Apr 26, 2020 The University of Zurich has awarded primatologist Jane Goodall an honorary doctorate in what marked its first digital ceremony.

Swiss researchers join forces to prevent mask shortages

This content was published on Apr 25, 2020 Dozens of researchers have joined forces to equip Switzerland with enough masks to confront the coronavirus and future pandemics.

Public urged to stay disciplined as lockdown is loosened

This content was published on Apr 24, 2020 The government's "Mr. Coronavirus" has urged continuing public discipline as the first stage of loosening lockdown is due to start Monday.

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