English Coronavirus updates for Switzerland
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Hello, I'm a former Swiss journalist. I've noticed that it's difficult to find breaking news about the outbreak in CH for english speaking people. Here I share the breaking news summarized in English. #coronavirusswitzerland #coronaswitzerlandENG #coronavirusschweiz @guardian
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In the last week: 131 new hospitalisations 16'610 new positive cases 6 deaths 57'522 tests 28,9% positivity rate related to #Coronavirus in Switzerland. #CoronaInfoCH
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BA.5 spreads about 13 percent faster than subtype BA.2, which is already considered to be very contagious. Therefore, BA.4 and BA.5 could soon become the dominant variants.
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The omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5 are responsible for the increase. According to the EU health authority, these variants can bypass immune protection particularly effectively, even if there is a vaccination or recovery.
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Also there are more hospitalisations registered due to Coronavirus, and scientists find significant more "covid" id the sewage.
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I must admit. Writing again more for brands and agencies (and even a small novella or also text messages like 'hey, let's go to a bar!') feels like a nice change compared to those two twitter-years! You can hire and book me btw, get in touch! 💕
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Update: From now on the BAG will publish the Coronavirus numbers only once a week, on Tuesdays. #CoronaInfoCH
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Already 100'000 long covid patients in Switzerland – which can lead to a major challenge for the Swiss health care system and perhaps to a price increase for health care services. #CoronaInfoCH
There are already over 100,000 long covid patients in Switzerland and the number will continue to grow: This could become a real challenge for the Swiss healthcare system. Therapies and treatments are likely to cost billions. #CoronaInfoCH
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Confirmed: Switzerland will waive all Coronavirus measures on Friday. This means no more mandatory masks in public transport, as well as no isolation for infected people. #CoronaInfoCH
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Swiss hospitals struggle: Many nurses and doctors are currently ill due to #Coronavirus. #CoronaInfoCH
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Don't worry. It's not a new Covid symptom. The sky really *is* yellow. Because of Sahara dust. For more Switzerland related news in English, follow my new account! @SWI_english
#Saharastaub #CoronaInfoCH
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Alain Berset tested positive for Coronavirus. He has mild symptoms and is in isolation. Get well soon! #CoronaInfoCH
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Follow my new account if you wish! 🇨🇭
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- Numbers of infections are on the rise again. Many people have the Omicron sub-variant BA.2. - past BA.1 infection should protect from BA.2 - Hospitalisation-rate-decrease is slowing down #CoronaInfoCH
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The numbers go up again 26'050 new lab-confirmed cases 133 hospitalisations 10 deaths 52'489 tests 49,6% positivity rate #CoronaInfoCH
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