COVID-⁠19 Switzerland

Information on the current situation, as of 19 September 2023

The key figures will be published each Tuesday at 15:30.

Epidemiological course,Lucerne

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, Lucerne, 28.08.2023 to 10.09.2023

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
Number of testsShare of positive tests
Per 100 000 inh.Absolute numbers PCR tests Rapid antigen tests
Switzerland and Liechtenstein 138,11 12 123 18,29% 33,63%
Switzerland 138,44 12 098 18,26% 33,67%
Liechtenstein 64,01 25 33,33% 0%
Aargau 90,46 636 19,6% 18,89%
Appenzell Ausserrhoden 73,76 41 42,31% 0%
Appenzell Innerrhoden 42,79 7 80% 100%
Basel-⁠Land 142,07 416 17,8% 50%
Basel-⁠Stadt 194,35 381 21,43% 66,67%
Bern 114,08 1195 17,16% 34,15%
Fribourg 88,84 293 14,49% 30%
Geneva 265,19 1351 18,96% 40%
Glarus 101,97 42 23,53% 24%
Grisons 108,26 218 17,13% 35,14%
Jura 218,16 161 11,18% -
Lucerne 95,64 402 18,05% 66,67%
Neuchâtel 179,38 316 16,72% 51,72%
Nidwalden 97,96 43 20,51% 75%
Obwalden 122,28 47 23,4% -
Schaffhausen 79,77 67 12,07% 22,22%
Schwyz 64,76 106 17,02% 25%
Solothurn 109,90 308 14,08% 41,67%
St. Gallen 77,23 401 20,18% 13,11%
Thurgau 95,12 272 15,35% 36,36%
Ticino 209,55 738 19,48% 64,29%
Uri 70,18 26 7,69% -
Valais 249,99 883 18,77% 60%
Vaud 219,57 1807 16,83% 39,79%
Zug 97,85 127 25% 0%
Zurich 115,94 1814 19,78% 46,79%
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Development over time: number of tests

Number of tests, Lucerne, 01.03.2020 to 10.09.2023

The graph shows the number of tests in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
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.
Reported PCR tests
Reported rapid antigen tests
14-⁠day average
14-⁠day average (Switzerland and Liechtenstein)
No data

Tests per 100 000 inhabitants

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Development over time: share of positive tests

Share of positive tests, Lucerne, 01.03.2020 to 10.09.2023

The graph shows the share of positive 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. Rapid antigen tests have only been carried out since 02.11.2020.
Share of positive PCR tests
Share of positive rapid antigen tests

Share of positive tests

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Demography

Number of tests, Lucerne, 24.02.2020 to 10.09.2023

The graph shows the number of tests in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
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.
Distribution by age group
Tests per 100 000 inhabitants
0208,57
No tests
No data

Total population

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