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Initially, 107,000 doses of the vaccine are available. Preparations in the cantons are in full swing.
Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Zug, Nidwalden and Obwalden: The cantons of Central Switzerland from December 23 start vaccinating. The vaccination doses assigned to them are jointly ordered and distributed to avoid “political competition” for the fastest vaccination, as announced by the Central Swiss Health Directors Conference (ZGDK). If enough doses are available, the actual vaccination will begin on January 4, 2021.
Lucerne was the first canton in central Switzerland to announce what the vaccination plan looks like in concrete terms. It is setting up four corona vaccination centers for this. The largest center is located in the Lucerne Exhibition Center. Nursing homes and hospital staff have priority for vaccinations. Mobile vaccination teams would go home from the Lucerne Exhibition Center and vaccinate residents who so wish.
Freiburg: Canton of Friborg begins next week with the vaccination program. The president of the Council of State, Anne-Claude Demierre, told RTS that Freiburg would begin vaccinations in nursing homes and nursing homes “immediately”. The canton was able to order 3,000 doses of vaccine. The first public vaccination center is scheduled to go into operation on January 15.
Basel-city: The canton of Basel-Stadt begins on December 28th with the first vaccines against Covid-19. This was announced by the health department. Initially, only people 65 and older are vaccinated. The canton carries out the vaccinations in a special vaccination center of the fair. People who want to get vaccinated should book an appointment on a website or information line. Mobile teams are used for vaccination in nursing homes. Due to the need to clarify nursing homes with their residents, their general practitioners, family members, and potential supporters, more time is needed before the first people in nursing homes can be vaccinated.
Wallis: The canton also begins in December 28th with Covid vaccines. This was announced by State Councilor Esther Waeber-Kalbermatten.
Tessin: The canton of Ticino vaccinates from January 4, 2021.
Schaffhausen: The vaccination plan in the canton of Schaffhausen is currently in January 4th Aligned, Government Counselor Walter Vogelsanger said upon request. Health directors in eastern Switzerland are in contact with each other to coordinate the procedure, he said. The objective is to gain the confidence of the population in vaccination. Due to the limited number of vaccine doses, risk groups are first in line and a planned approach is important, emphasizes the governing council.
Bern: The canton of Bern begins vaccinations on January 11. The special personnel of the Directorate of Health, Social and Integration is responsible for this. Special staff member Frank Neff announced in an interview with SRF News that they were ready. Vaccination requires a lot of logistics, personnel, training, and IT software; everything will be ready on January 11. The goal is to allow exactly the same conditions for everyone who is entitled to vaccines, explains Neff. Starting January 8, Berne residents can register for vaccination online or by phone. These will take place from January 11 at the Bern-Insel, Bern-Wankdorf, Tavannes, Thun and Interlaken vaccination centers. The Burgdorf vaccination center will open on January 14 and those in Biel and Langenthal will start on January 18. In Langnau im Emmental the time has come on January 25.
Solothurn: A final decision has not yet been made in Canton Solothurn. The canton is currently planning to start vaccination on January 4th.
Neuenburg: The canton of Neuchâtel also had its sights set on January 4, but may now want to carry out the campaign. In any case, safety is one of the top priorities, Canton doctor Claude-François Robert tells the Keystone-SDA news agency. “We don’t organize a picnic here.”
Waadt: In the canton of western Switzerland it is also in January 11 Come on. Vaud is checking this Monday if he can and wants to advance the date.
Appenzell Ausserrhoden: According to the press office, the canton is doing its best to start vaccinating as soon as possible. According to information provided by Swissmedic and BAG, the January 11 intended for the start of vaccination. It is not clear how far this will advance.
The remaining cantons have not yet announced when their vaccination program will begin. Canton Zürich announces its vaccination schedule this Monday. The canton wants Tuesday Geneva report. The start of vaccination in Switzerland is January 4, 2021.
