We’re taking more days off work sick than ever before. The latest figures show last year the average worker took 9.3 days off.
Pre-pandemic, the average was around 6.5.
The numbers from the Federal Statistics Office show we’re around 34% sicker. But there’s no explanation as to why.
Press reports comment it may be a post-covid affect. More people are aware of infecting others and there was a rise in classic flu symptoms after lockdowns.
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SNB keeps interest rates at zero
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No school for small kids next week
Geneva is taking exceptional measures as a heatwave pushes temperatures towards 37 this weekend.
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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.
