Important information concerning COVID-19
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.
Contents
- COVID-19 Vaccination Check – information on access to the COVID-19 vaccination and booster jab
- New check-in function in the SwissCovid app
- Travelcheck – The tool for the entry into Switzerland
- Important facts about the vaccination
- COVID-19 vaccine
- Download information material
- Informational and explanatory videos
- Rules on hygiene & social distancing
COVID-19 Vaccination Check – information on access to the COVID-19 vaccination and booster jab
The COVID-19 Vaccination Check lets you check online in just a few steps whether and where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine (initial immunisation and booster).
New check-in function in the SwissCovid app
The SwissCovid app now also features a check-in function. It’s particularly useful in settings where people gather but where there is no requirement to record contact data.
Travelcheck – The tool for the entry into Switzerland
With the new tool “Travelcheck” you can quickly find out which precautions you have to take to enter Switzerland.
Important facts about the vaccination
A number of false reports are circulating in connection with the COVID-19 vaccination. Here you’ll find important facts about the vaccination, including explanations.
Informational and explanatory videos
The following videos provide information on the measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic.‘Better go get vaccinated’
If you want to go out or travel and are not vaccinated, you’ll need a valid COVID certificate. If you want to save yourself the hassle of constant tests, better go get vaccinated.
‘Better go get vaccinated’
If you want to go out or travel and are not vaccinated, you’ll need a valid COVID certificate. If you want to save yourself the hassle of constant tests, better go get vaccinated.
Really? Get your jab!
Vaccination is much safer than catching coronavirus. And much smarter than some of the daring stunts that young people get up to.
Really? Get your jab!
Vaccination is much safer than catching coronavirus. And much smarter than some of the daring stunts that young people get up to.
Really? Get your jab!
Vaccination is much safer than catching coronavirus. And much smarter than some of the daring stunts that young people get up to.
Don’t miss out: get vaccinated now – back on the path to normality
Don’t lose time: get vaccinated now to counteract the pandemic.
Don’t miss out: get vaccinated – for more relaxed travel.
Don’t lose time: get vaccinated now to counteract the pandemic.
Myth that vaccine makes you infertile refuted by Watson
The video on the Watson news portal contains a clear explanation as to why there’s absolutely no basis to the myth.
Midwives’ decision on vaccination
A number of midwives explain why they support the COVID-19 vaccination.
Check-in function in the SwissCovid app
Check in without sharing your data - with the new check-in function of the SwissCovid app.
“Have a heart for us all”
By getting vaccinated for coronavirus we can play an important part in helping contain the pandemic.
Poster tool (5 languages)
“Please continue to take care”
Keep to the rules on hygiene and social distancing.
Doctor deciding to get the vaccination
A doctor explains her reasons for getting vaccinated.
Health professionals deciding to get the vaccination
Nurses explain why they’re getting vaccinated.
We have to stick together
Various people explain what they’re doing to stop the coronavirus from spreading.
Travel: what do I need to know?
These rules must be followed during travel abroad that cannot be avoided.
How do I use a face mask correctly?
These are the rules for wearing, taking off and storing face masks.
How do I use a fabric face covering correctly?
These are the rules for taking off and storing textile masks.
SwissCovid helps to break the chains of infection
How the Swiss Covid App helps break chains of infection.
Contact tracing breaks the chains of infection
How contact tracing helps break chains of infection.
How to use a face mask
Tips on how to wear, take off and dispose of your mask properly.
Keep up the good work!
Members of the public have already done a lot. Now we have to keep going.
Together
We can only overcome the pandemic together.
Isolation
These rules enable infected people in isolation to protect themselves and others.
Rules on hygiene & social distancing
The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health recommends simple measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Recommended: COVID-19 vaccination.
When stipulated: Have certificate and ID ready.
Wear a mask when required.
Keep your distance.
Ventilate rooms several times a day.
Wash or disinfect hands thoroughly and avoid shaking hands.
To enable contact tracing, always provide your complete contact information.
If you experience symptoms, get tested immediately and stay at home.