COVID-19 vaccine
What do I need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine?
Current situation
The following link will take you to the FOPH’s official main page. There you will find information on the current situation in Switzerland and abroad, FAQs, recommendations for travellers and for the workplace, and information for health workers.
You will find coronavirus-related statistics on covid19.admin.ch.
Hygiene rules and how to behave
The Federal Office of Public Health recommends simple measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
Meet as few people as possible.
Keep a distance.
Wear a face mask if it is impossible to maintain that distance.
Wearing of masks compulsory in public spaces, on public transport and at the workplace.
Requirement to work from home where feasible.
Wash your hands thoroughly.
Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
Do not shake hands.
Ventilate rooms several times a day.
Events
Public: banned
Private: max. 10 people
Gatherings in public, max. 15 people
If you experience symptoms, get tested immediately and stay at home.
To enable contact tracing, always provide your complete contact information.
To break infection chains: download and activate the SwissCovid app.
If you test positive: isolate. If you have had contact with a confirmed case: quarantine.
Only visit a doctor’s office or an accident and emergency department after making an appointment by phone.
