The latest figures from the Federal Health Office show 97% of all new infections in the country are either the so called British or South African variant of the coronavirus.
But the number of hospitalizations and deaths are down. 28 people died in the last week, the week before that was 58.
Over the same period, 284 were admitted to hospital - the week before it was 469.
In the last 72 hours, Geneva reported 409 new cases and no deaths, Vaud had 515 new cases and 4 deaths.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
