State of the nation in the pandemic: Switzerland surpasses all neighboring countries in terms of deaths



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How has the situation of the wreath changed during Christmas? And how widespread is the dangerous British virus in Switzerland? Answers to the most important questions.

Federal Councilor Alain Berset visits the newly opened Corona vaccination center in Basel on Monday.

Federal Councilor Alain Berset visits the newly opened Corona vaccination center in Basel on Monday.

Photo: Peter Klaunzer (Keystone)

Is the number of infections increasing or decreasing?

The Crown also happened at Christmasvirus spread even further. The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) reports 10,087 new corona infections tested and 244 new deaths over the past four days (24.December 27). It is clear lower numbers than in the days leading up to Christmas.

How significant are these numbers?

Infection numbers currently should be viewed with great caution. not just in Switzerland, but all over the world. Due to the Christmas season, significantly fewer tests were conducted in many countries. Currently, the situation is difficult to assess, says Berset. “There are delays in reporting, and we have much less evidence than before. “ rethe so-called positivity rate is during the holidays for the first mal for two months again lreally increased. the indicates that reports of infection could also spike again as soon as testing is intensified again.

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