The country is in the middle of a major covid wave.
The Federal Health Office says there are more covid infections than flu.
Covid infections started to rise over the summer, but climbed strongly last month.
The figures show more people are seeking medical attention for respiratory diseases.
The health office does also point out that although covid outnumbers flu infections – cases of flu are also rising.
Voters to make major decisions this weekend
Voters head to the polls this weekend to decide two closely watched national issues.
Moves to toughen juvenile justice
There are moves to toughen up how courts can deal with juvenile offenders, including giving more leeway to treat a young offender as an adult.
New Geneva school already full
A brand-new Geneva school is already full.
Mpox infections on the rise
Health authorities here are reporting a rise in mpox infections this year, mirroring trends seen elsewhere in Europe.
Possible relief for over debt
Parliament has approved a new right to debt erasure for the chronically indebted.
Border closures and checks start today
Cross border commuters face heavy delays from today as border checks and closures start, due to increased security measures ahead of the G7 summit.
