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.
Hygiene rules and how to behave
The Federal Office of Public Health recommends simple measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
Get together with fewer people.
Keep a distance.
Masks compulsory if distancing isn’t possible.
Masks compulsory in publicly accessible indoor and outdoor areas, and on public transport.
Work from home if possible.
Wash your hands thoroughly.
Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
Do not shake hands.
Ventilate rooms several times a day.
Events:
Public, max. 50 people
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.
