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[ad_1] The corona vaccine CoronaVac, developed by the Chinese biotechnology company Sinovac, has shown an effectiveness of between 50 and 90 percent in tests with around 13,000 volunteers in Brazil. The corona vaccine from Biontech and Pfizer is used in Switzerland; according to studies, it is 90 percent effective. The …

[ad_1] The variant of the coronavirus that appeared in Britain has also been detected in Switzerland for the first time. The mutation in question was discovered in two samples from people who tested positive, as the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) announced on Thursday. These affected individuals reside in …

[ad_1] (wap) The task force wrote in an official statement on Christmas Day that the demand for strict measures at the national level is becoming more current due to the emergence of a mutated variant of the coronavirus in Switzerland. Since the new variant of the virus is likely to …

[ad_1] The new variant of the virus poses an additional risk to the country, federal experts say. They demand an immediate expansion of test tracking capabilities and stricter rules. Updated 43 minutes ago Stronger rules are needed: Task Force Chairman Martin Ackermann (left) listens to Patrick Mathys of the BAG …

[ad_1] Joe and Jill Biden thank Corona’s helpers in a video on Twitter. bild: twitter screenshot Joe and Jill Biden thank Corona helpers for Christmas – Trump wishes “MERRY CHRISTMAS!” The future president of the United States, Joe Biden, and his wife Jill thanked the many helpers in the corona …

[ad_1] The federal task force in the fight against the coronavirus considers necessary measures at the national level to reduce contacts. Immediate expansion of cantonal testing and tracing capabilities is also necessary. Additionally, isolation and quarantine regulations should be implemented consistently. Efforts to identify groups and sources of infection are …

[ad_1] Mud, scabies, hopelessness: Christmas in the Lesbos refugee camp Black Hill. Image: keystone Moria was burned, but the hope that many will end the misery of migrants and refugees on Lesbos has not been fulfilled. Around 7,500 people, including many children, pregnant women and the sick, live in the …

[ad_1] GAETAN BALLY Masks and hygiene measures also help against the new variant of the virus. (File image) According to the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG), the new variant of the virus with the designation VOC-202012/01 has already been detected in two samples from Switzerland. Great efforts are now …

[ad_1] Ischgl has not yet opened its ski areas, due to Switzerland. Image: EPA Switzerland spoils Ischgl at the start of the season: the rest of Austria can get on the boards From today you can go back to skiing with our neighbors. Except on the Swiss border. For Switzerland. …

[ad_1] The canton of Lucerne was the first canton to start corona vaccines on Wednesday. The first person to be vaccinated is a 90-year-old resident of a nursing home. The first vaccinations have already been carried out in the cantons of Zug, Schwyz, Nidwalden and Appenzell Innerrhoden. The first vaccination …