COVID-19 Switzerland
Information on the current situation, as of 22 October 2021
Geographical distribution
Number of tests, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, 15.02.2021 to 21.10.2021, Per 100 000 inhabitants
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Please note: There is no data available by canton or age group for the laboratory tests conducted before week 21. Rapid antigen tests have only been carried out since 02.11.2020.
Please note: There is no data available by canton or age group for the laboratory tests conducted before week 21. Rapid antigen tests have only been carried out since 02.11.2020.
The number of positive tests may be higher than the number of newly confirmed cases due to some people being tested more than once.
Please note: There is no data available by canton or age group for the laboratory tests conducted before week 21.
PCR tests detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s genetic material whereas rapid antigen tests detect specific proteins. Both tests are done with a nose and throat swab.
Please note: There is no data available by canton or age group for the laboratory tests conducted before week 21.
PCR tests detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s genetic material whereas rapid antigen tests detect specific proteins. Both tests are done with a nose and throat swab.
Switzerland and Liechtenstein
- Tests / 100 000 inh.
- 77 358,27
- Share of positive PCR tests
- 7,1%
- Share of positive rapid antigen tests
- 2,5%
Tests per 100 000 inhabitants
49 159,53195 545,78
No tests
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