COVID-19 Switzerland
Information on the current situation, as of 21 March 2023
The key figures will be published each Tuesday at 15:30.
Epidemiological course,Bern
Tests and share of positive tests
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.
Geographical distribution
Number of tests, Bern, 27.02.2023 to 12.03.2023
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
Canton Bern
- Tests / 100 000 inh.
- 210,98
- Tests
- 2210
- Share of positive PCR tests
- 18,43%
- Share of positive rapid antigen tests
- 44,88%
Development over time: number of tests
Number of tests, Bern, 01.03.2020 to 12.03.2023
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 02.11.2020.
Development over time: share of positive tests
Share of positive tests, Bern, 01.03.2020 to 12.03.2023
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.
Demography
Number of tests, Bern, 24.02.2020 to 12.03.2023
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.