The latest weekly covid numbers have been released, and show a drop of 18% in infections at nearly 24,000, a 21% drop in hospital admissions and a fall in covid patients in intensive care.
The number of people who died last week was 18 – the week before it was 24.
The average hospital capacity runs at 76% across the country – in Geneva it’s 71% and Vaud 88%.
The government says it will act only when the health system is under pressure.
Debate within SVP
Cracks are showing inside the SVP over Christoph Blocher's neutrality initiative, ahead of the 27 September vote
New biometric card is coming
Switzerland is rolling out its first biometric identity card, with applications opening from 2 October
Police warning in Jura
Jura police are warning young adults about a car-leasing scam that could leave them facing heavy financial and criminal consequences
Raiffeisen job cuts
Raiffeisen has announced it will cut up to 180 jobs next year, even as the bank posts one of its strongest half-year results.
SBB slow down new projects
Switzerland's rail operator will now prioritise maintaining its existing network over building new lines, its new president André Wyss has said
Mixed weather conditions for the weekend
Switzerland is heading into a mixed few days, with Saharan dust returning and thunderstorms sweeping in later today
