Switzerland 03-Mar-2021 08:00

Cases		Deaths		Recovered
559,845 + 1,223		9,310 + 7		532,937 + 1,123

World 02-Mar-2021

Cases		Deaths		Recovered
114,752,404 + 310,479		2,549,201 + 10,408		104,790,760 + 424,673

Contents

• Daily Status (Switzerland and the world)
• Countries (Graphs Switzerland and the world)
• Covid-19
• Links
• Protection
• Chronology

Contacts and links

• If suspicion: in canton Zurich Aerztefon 0800 33 66 55
• Hotline BAG 058 463 00 00 open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• FOPH (BAG) (Federal Office of Public Health)
• Status report FOPH (Federal Office of Public Health)
• Cases in Switzerland (SRF - nur Deutsch)
• Statistics Switzerland (Rob Salzer on GitHub)
• COVID-19 (Swiss national science task force)
• COVID-19 R_e (ETH)
• Situation in Europe (ECDC European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control)
• Situation worldwide (ECDC European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control)
• Situation worldwide (Johns Hopkins University)
• Overall statistics (Worldometer)
• COVID-19 Coronavirus data (EU Open Data Portal)
• WHO (World Health Organization)

Links to cantonal rules, regulations and informations

Protection

Distance

Mask

Hygiene

See also Coronavirus: Measures and ordinances.

Explanatory video and tips by FOPH (BAG) (Federal Office of Public Health)

• Contact-Tracing.
• How to use a face mask.
• How to wash your hands thoroughly.
• How to cough and sneeze correctly.
• What are the symptoms?
• Selbst-Isolation.

Chronology (Switzerland)

Recent entries are in German only. See also Coronavirus: Measures and ordinances.

Date MM/DD	2020
01/18	Der Bundesrat verschärft die Massnahmen für die ganze Schweiz: Läden mit Waren des nicht-täglichen Bedarfs werden geschlossen Treffen mit max. 5 Personen (inkl. Kinder) öffentlich und privat Homeoffice-Pflicht wo möglich und mit verhältnismässigem Aufwand umsetzbar Maskenpflicht am Arbeitsplatz bei mehr als einer Person im gleichen Raum Erhöhter Schutz besonders gefährdeter Personen(Recht auf Homeoffice, gleichwertigen Schutz oder Beurlaubung)
12/23	In der Schweiz beginnt man mit der Impfung gegen das Coronavirus.
12/22	Neue Massnahmen des Bundesrates für die ganze Schweiz: Folgende Betriebe werden geschlossen: Restaurants und Bars Freizeit- und Sportbetriebe Museen, Kinos, Bibliotheken, Zoos, Kultur- und Freizeiteinrichtungen Veranstaltungen mit Publikum bleiben verboten
12/19	Eine neue Variante des Coronavirus namens VUI-202012/01 resp. B.1.1.7 breitet sich in England aus. Sie ist um bis zu 70 Prozent ansteckender als das bisherige Virus. Viele europäische Länder inklusive der Schweiz unterbinden den Verkehr mit Grossbritanien.
12/12	Neue Massnahmen des Bundesrates für die ganze Schweiz: Nur noch bis 19 Uhr offen / geschlossen an Sonn- und Feiertage: Einkaufsläden und Märkte Freizeit- und Sportbetriebe Museen und Bibliotheke Auch an Sonn- und Feiertagen bis 19 Uhr offen: Gastrobetriebe 24. Dezember und Silvester: Sperrstunde ab 1 Uhr, Ausnahmen für Kantone mit "günstiger epidemiologischer Lage" Verboten: Sportaktivitäten in der Freizeit mit mehr als 5 Personen Aktivitäten im nichtprofessionellen Kulturbereich mit mehr als 5 Personen Öffentliche Veranstaltungen Ausnahmen: Religiöse Feiern (max. 50 Personen), Beerdigungen im Familien- und engen Freundeskreis, Parlamentsversammlungen, politische Kundgebungen Weiterhin gilt: Erweiterte Maskenpflicht Discos und Tanzlokale geschlossen Regeln für Restaurants Treffen im öffentlichen Raum mit maximal 15 Personen Private Treffen mit maximal 10 Personen Fernunterricht an Hochschulen Das Abstandhalten und die Hygienemassnahmen müssen nach wie vor eingehalten werden. Alle Betriebe brauchen ein Schutzkonzept.
29.10.	Neue Definition der "Risikogebiete": Ein "Risikogebiet" ist ein Land oder eine Region, wo die Anzahl der Ansteckungen pro 100'000 Einwohner in den letzten 14 Tagen den entprechehenden Wert in der Schweiz um 60 übersteigt. Heute sind es weltweit nur: Andorra, Armenien, Belgien und Tschechien. Einreisende aus "Risikogebieten" müssen sich in der Schweiz in Quarantäne begeben.
29.10.	Neue Massnahmen des Bundesrates für die ganze Schweiz: Weitere Einschränkungen: In Restaurants und Bars max. 4 Personen pro Tisch Sperrstunde von 23 bis 6 Uhr Bei privaten Treffen max. 10 Personen Sportliche und kulturelle Freizeitaktivitäten drinnen mit max. 15 Personen (mit Maske und Abstand) Ausweitung der Maskenpflicht auf Aussenbereiche, auf Schulen ab Sekundarstufe II und auf Arbeitsplatz Schliessungen und Verbote: Diskotheken und Tanzlokale geschlossen Veranstaltungen mit mehr als 50 Personen verboten Kontaktsportarten verboten Laien-Chöre verboten Präsenzunterricht an Hochschulen verboten Gestattet: Professioneller Kulturbereich: Proben und Auftritte Professioneller Sportbereich: Trainings und Wettkämpfe Das Abstandhalten und die Hygienemassnahmen müssen nach wie vor eingehalten werden. Alle Betriebe brauchen ein Schutzkonzept.
10/29	New definition of "risk regions": A "risk region" is a country or a region in which the number of infections per 100'000 population in the last 14 days is more than 60 higher than the corresponding value in Switzerland. Current risk regions are worldwide only: Andorra, Armenia, Belgium und Czech Republik. Travellers from "risk regions" have to go into quarantine in Switzerland.
10/29	New measures of The Swiss Federal Council for whole Switzerland: Restrictions: Max. 4 persons per table in restaurants and bars Restaurants and bars closed from 23 to 6 o'clock Max. 10 persons can meet privatly Sport and cultural activities with max. 15 persons indoors (with masks and distance) Masks mandatory in outdoor areas, at secondary schools and at work Closed or forbidden: Discos and dancings closed Events with more than 50 persons forbidden Sports with body contact forbidden Lay choirs forbidden Face-to-face teaching at universities forbidden Allowed: Professional culture: rehearsals and performances Professional sport: Training and competitions Distance keeping and hygienic measures remain valid. All establishments need a protection concept.
10/19	New measures of The Swiss Federal Council for whole Switzerland: Gatherings of more than 15 persons in public room are forbidden. Masks are compulsory inside all public rooms and on railway stations, airports and bus and tram stops. Private events with more than 15 persons: consumation only when sitting, masks when standing, contact dates. In restaurants, bars and clubs: consumation only when sitting. Recommendation: home-office. Distance keeping and hygienic measures remain valid.
07/06	Masks compulsory on all public transport. Events attended by more than 1,000 people remain prohibited until at least the end of August. Travellers from "risk regions" have to go into quarantine. A "risk region" is e.g. a country in which the number of infections in the last 14 days is higher than 60 per 100'000 population. For Switzerland this limit would mean 371 infections per day during the last 14 day.
06/25	SwissCovid-App for mobile phones is available in the App-Stores. It should help with automatic contact tracing.
06/22	New easings of measures: There is no longer any limit on the number of people allowed to attend demonstrations. However, all demonstrators must wear a face mask. Gatherings of more than 30 people are permitted in public spaces. The recommended minimum distance to be observed between individuals has been reduced from two metres to 1.5 metres. Events may be held if attended by no more than 1,000 people. If attended by more than 300 people, the venue must be partitioned into sectors each holding a maximum of 300 people. Guests in restaurants, bars and clubs are no longer required to sit to consume food and drinks. The fixed closing time has been lifted. Competitive sport involving close physical contact may take place. The requirements for the protection of people at especially high risk have been lifted. The recommendation to work from home if possible has been lifted.
06/19	The 'exceptional situation' in Switzerland ends on June, 19 and is reduced to 'special situation'.
06/15	Open boarders to countries of the Schengen area and United Kingdom.
06/06	3nd phase of easing of the lockdown. Open / permitted again: Gatherings of up to 30 people (from 05/30) Events with up to 300 people Training for all sports Classroom teaching at secondary schools and universities. Futher educational institutions Theatres and cinemas Zoos and botanic gardens Swimming pools and spas Mountain tansport services Holiday camps with up to 300 people Campsites Leisure establishments Erotic clubs and sex services Discos and night clubs Still prohibited: Events with more than 300 people (til 08/31) Sport competitions involving close physical contact
05/28	2nd phase of easing of the lockdown (continuted). Permitted again: All forms of religious services and religious celebrations
05/11	2nd phase of easing of the lockdown. Open / permitted again: Mandatory schools Museums, libraries, archives Recreational sports activities not involving physical contact by individuals and in groups of up to 5 people Training sessions for competitive athletes Shops and markets Travel agencies Restaurants, bars and pubs for groups of 4 people
04/27	1st phase of easing of the lockdown. Open / permitted again: Hospitals, medical and dental practices Physiotherapy and massage practices DIY stores, garden centres and florists Funerals attended by family members Hairdressers, beauty salons and tattoo studios
03/16	The Swiss Federal Council decides 'exceptional situation' and imposes an emergency from midnight. All non-vital businesses will be closed.
03/13	Switzerland: more than 1000 cases, more than 10 deaths
03/11	WHO officially declares corona virus to 'pandemy'.
03/05	Switzerland: first corona death, 74-year-old woman in Lausanne (canton Vaud). 100 cases.
02/28	The Swiss Federal Council classifies the situation as a 'special situation' according to the Epidemic Act. Events with more than 1000 persons are forbidden.
02/25	First corona virus case in Switzerland (Ticino).
02/12	1000 cases in China.
01/30	The WHO declares a “health emergency of international scope”.
01/27	The first case in Germany.
01/24	The first case in Europe, in France.
01/21	The first case in the United States.
01/11	A first death is registered in China.
01/07	The pathogen is identified as a new species from the well-known family of corona viruses.
	2019
12/31	The WHO is officially activated. China reports its illnesses.
12/01	The first cases of mysterious pneumonia occur in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Manual update: 23-February-2021