COVID-19 Switzerland
Information on the current situation, as of 24 January 2023
Following the changes to testing cost strategy with effect from 1 January 2023, numerous indicators are now only presented in weekly form. In a further modification, deaths are now only shown at the Switzerland and Liechtenstein level, for data protection reasons.
Geographical distribution
Number of tests, St. Gallen, 02.01.2023 to 15.01.2023
The graph shows the number of tests for the selected time frame.
Please note: There is no data available by canton or age group for the laboratory tests conducted before week 21/2020. Rapid antigen tests have only been carried out since week 45/2020
Please note: There is no data available by canton or age group for the laboratory tests conducted before week 21/2020. Rapid antigen tests have only been carried out since week 45/2020
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 21/2020.
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. The time frame desired can be selected with the slider below the graph.
Please note: There is no data available by canton or age group for the laboratory tests conducted before week 21/2020.
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. The time frame desired can be selected with the slider below the graph.