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Geneva Covid-19 study: undetected cases, but too few for herd immunity

This content was published on Apr 23, 2020 Initial results from a serological antibody test in canton Geneva has estimated that over 5% of the population was exposed to the coronavirus.

True or False: Children are not the drivers of the coronavirus pandemic

This content was published on Apr 23, 2020 The claim by Switzerland’s head of infectious diseases has not stopped many parents from worrying about sending their children back to school.

Swiss hospitals launch drug trial to prevent Covid-19 infection

This content was published on Apr 23, 2020 Researchers in Geneva and Basel have launched a clinical trial to test two drugs on people that have been in contact with Covid-19 patients.

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How Swiss technology is changing farming

This content was published on Apr 22, 2020 Remote sensing, big data, artificial intelligence and robotics are being integrated into everyday farm management.

Swiss biosensor can detect airborne coronavirus

This content was published on Apr 21, 2020 The biosensor uses receptors engraved with the “fingerprint” of specific strands of RNA (a single strand of genetic material as opposed to the DNA double strand), which are unique to each virus. The sensor only scores a match when it comes into contact with the virus it is looking for, and is precise enough that it…

Swift Covid-19 vaccine within reach, say Swiss scientists

This content was published on Apr 21, 2020 A Swiss biotech firm says it has the formula for getting a Covid-19 vaccine to patients by October.

Switzerland set to join efforts to build giant radio telescope

This content was published on Apr 20, 2020 Switzerland is looking to participate in the construction of the largest radio telescope ever built.

Swiss army removes First World War artillery shell found in the Rhine

This content was published on Apr 18, 2020 The Swiss army has recovered and evacuated a First World War artillery shell found in the Rhine in Basel.

Swiss pull out of European contact tracing App project

This content was published on Apr 18, 2020 Two Swiss technology institutes have distanced themselves from a European anti-coronavirus tracing App project over privacy concerns.

In space exploration, Switzerland punches above its weight

This content was published on Apr 18, 2020 Swiss astrophysicists are at the forefront of the hunt for exoplanets, as they are in many areas of space exploration and research.

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