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COVID-⁠19 Switzerland

Information on the current situation, as of 26 September 2023

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

Epidemiological course,St. Gallen

Laboratory-⁠confirmed cases, SG

Laboratory-⁠confirmed hospitalisations, SG

Laboratory-⁠confirmed deaths, SG

Tests and share of positive tests, SG

Viral load in wastewater, SG

Virus variants, SG

Outpatient consultations, SG

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, St. Gallen, 04.09.2023 to 17.09.2023

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 135,85 11 925 16,79% 32,04%
Switzerland 136,14 11 897 16,8% 32%
Liechtenstein 71,69 28 15,38% 50%
Aargau 90,89 639 15,76% 21,84%
Appenzell Ausserrhoden 75,56 42 30,77% 0%
Appenzell Innerrhoden 42,79 7 25% 33,33%
Basel-⁠Land 147,53 432 18,59% 42,86%
Basel-⁠Stadt 205,06 402 18,89% 40%
Bern 115,42 1209 17,79% 35,29%
Fribourg 83,38 275 13,69% 50%
Geneva 273,24 1392 16,99% 37,65%
Glarus 80,12 33 11,11% 16,67%
Grisons 113,72 229 19,37% 31,58%
Jura 219,52 162 11,11% -
Lucerne 95,64 402 15,33% 50%
Neuchâtel 166,32 293 17,71% 36,36%
Nidwalden 84,29 37 15,15% 100%
Obwalden 114,48 44 13,64% -
Schaffhausen 82,15 69 11,67% 33,33%
Schwyz 78,20 128 12,5% 12,5%
Solothurn 95,99 269 17,12% 50%
St. Gallen 79,15 411 12,61% 9,52%
Thurgau 94,77 271 13,58% 17,86%
Ticino 207,85 732 19,92% 44,44%
Uri 62,08 23 8,7% -
Valais 232,16 820 15,03% 53,33%
Vaud 203,77 1677 14,15% 35,76%
Zug 107,10 139 23,7% 0%
Zurich 112,48 1760 19,19% 63,43%
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Development over time: number of tests

Number of tests, St. Gallen, 01.03.2020 to 17.09.2023

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, St. Gallen, 01.03.2020 to 17.09.2023

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, St. Gallen, 24.02.2020 to 17.09.2023

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
0194,61
No tests
No data

Total population

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