The Health Minister Alain Berset says self-testing kits will be available in pharmacies around the country by the 7th April.
He added there will be further tests arriving after that.
He says the arrival of the tests is a week behind schedule.
Speaking on Swiss Television, Berset apologised for the delay, but says that’s normal during the pandemic.
G7 protestors up pressure on canton
The pressure on Geneva authorities over Sunday's anti-G7 protest is growing, with the No-G7 coalition now formally calling for the resignations of cantonal minister Carole-Anne Kast and prosecutor general Olivier Jornot.
Parliament now says 'yes' to nuclear power
Parliament has reversed course on new nuclear power plants.
SNB keeps interest rates at zero
The Swiss National Bank has kept its key interest rate at 0% for the fourth time in a row.
No school for small kids next week
Geneva is taking exceptional measures as a heatwave pushes temperatures towards 37 this weekend.
Switzerland on verge of moving to knockout stage
Switzerland is on the brink of the knockout stage of the World Cup after a convincing 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Emergency heatwave plans active
Geneva and Vaud are activating their heatwave plans from today as temperatures could climb to 37 over the next couple of days.
