A study by the University of Geneva is suggesting there’s a link between Covid infections and air pollution.
Researchers say it’s possible fine particles in the air are vectors for the virus and the effect of pollution itself can weaken the immune system.
Leading the study, Professor Antoine Flahault, adds the recent Sahara sand that covered Europe in recent weeks could have helped the spread.
Authorities have not officially linked pollution or the sand with increased infections.
Geneva hosts two vital diplomatic meetings today
For at least 48 hours, Geneva becomes the world’s diplomatic epicentre, hosting two sets of high-stakes talks at the same time.
Snowfall grips Alps - high avalanche warnings almost everywhere
Heavy snowfall is tightening its grip across the Swiss Alps, triggering deadly avalanches and major disruption.
Snow derails train - injures 5
A train derailed near Goppenstein in canton Valais after an avalanche swept across the line yesterday morning.
Train travel remains disrupted in Lausanne
Train travel between Geneva and Lausanne remains problematic today.
High franc - high cost for business
Pressure is mounting on the Swiss national bank to intervene to slow the franc's relentless rise.
Economy grows a little
Switzerland’s economy edged up by 0.2 per cent in the fourth quarter, according to an initial estimate from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs.
