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Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein have so far registered a total of 30,207
Laboratory confirmed cases, so an additional 81 cases were reported in one day. The
Case numbers are subject to weekly fluctuations with lower numbers in
Weekend The incidence is 352 per 100,000 inhabitants. To date, 1,526 deaths have been associated with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 disease. Everybody
The Swiss cantons and the Principality of Liechtenstein are affected by COVID-19.
Chronological course
The number of tests performed on SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, is
so far it has reached a total of more than 301 675. In 12% of these tests, the result was positive
(by means of which several positive or negative tests can be carried out on the same person).
Distribution of cases by age and sex.
The age range for laboratory confirmed cases was from 0 to 108 years. The median was 52
Years, that is, half of the cases were younger, half older than 52 years. 46% of cases
they were men, 54% women. Adults were significantly more affected than children. In adults older than 60 years, men were affected more frequently than women, and in adults younger than 60
60 years more women than men. The incidence was highest in both sexes at the age of 80 years and older.
Cantonal distribution of cases
Cases have been reported in all cantons of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. TO
Cantonal cases also include individuals without permanent residence in the respective cantons. In terms of population, the cantons of Geneva, Ticino, Vaud, BaselStadt and Valais are the most affected.
Hospitalization
A total of 3836 hospitalizations have been reported in connection with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 disease.
Of the 3,412 hospitalized people for whom complete data is available
14% without relevant pre-existing conditions and 86% at least one. The three most common
The previous diseases mentioned in hospitalized people were high blood pressure (52%), cardiovascular diseases (33%) and diabetes (23%).
In the hospitalized population, the three most common symptoms were fever.
(66%), cough (63%) and shortness of breath (41%). Furthermore, 45% had pneumonia.
Distribution of hospitalized cases by age and sex.
The ages of hospitalized people ranged from 0 to 102 years, the average age was 72 years. 60% of the hospitalized people were men and 40% women. The number
People hospitalized were taller in men than in women in all age groups. The
The incidence increased sharply with age and was highest among those over 80 years of age.
Deaths
So far, 1,526 people in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein have died in the laboratory.
positive result for COVID-19. This corresponds to 18 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants.
Of the 1,456 people for whom complete data is available, they suffered
97% of at least one previous illness. The three most common pre-existing conditions
high blood pressure (64%), cardiovascular disease (57%)
and diabetes (26%).
Distribution of cases of deceased by age and sex.
58% of the deceased were men and 42% women. The age range was from 31 to
108 years, the median age is 84 years. The number of people who died.
for every 100,000 inhabitants it was two or three times higher for men, depending on the age group
than women This incidence was very small in people under the age of 60 and increased with it.
age and was higher among those older than 80 years.
