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COVID-⁠19 Switzerland

Information on the current situation, as of 3 October 2023

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

Epidemiological course,Zug

Laboratory-⁠confirmed cases, ZG

Laboratory-⁠confirmed hospitalisations, ZG

Laboratory-⁠confirmed deaths, ZG

Tests and share of positive tests, ZG

Viral load in wastewater, ZG

Virus variants, ZG

Outpatient consultations, ZG

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, Zug, 11.09.2023 to 24.09.2023

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 137,88 12 103 17,01% 31,15%
Switzerland 138,11 12 069 17,02% 30,86%
Liechtenstein 87,06 34 13,33% 100%
Aargau 113,22 796 13,76% 18,33%
Appenzell Ausserrhoden 68,36 38 8% 7,69%
Appenzell Innerrhoden 30,56 5 0% 0%
Basel-⁠Land 147,87 433 19,3% 66,67%
Basel-⁠Stadt 218,84 429 16,19% 44,44%
Bern 121,53 1273 18,58% 33,87%
Fribourg 78,23 258 13,64% 62,5%
Geneva 263,62 1343 18,92% 30%
Glarus 67,98 28 0% 6,25%
Grisons 115,70 233 17,71% 24,39%
Jura 224,94 166 9,64% -
Lucerne 93,02 391 15,58% 0%
Neuchâtel 206,62 364 21,43% 37,14%
Nidwalden 82,02 36 14,71% 100%
Obwalden 109,28 42 21,43% -
Schaffhausen 78,58 66 7,27% 63,64%
Schwyz 83,70 137 18,49% 5,56%
Solothurn 96,34 270 19,38% 33,33%
St. Gallen 68,56 356 10% 10,96%
Thurgau 96,17 275 11,24% 5,88%
Ticino 224,88 792 24,07% 45,45%
Uri 89,08 33 12,5% 100%
Valais 196,77 695 13,2% 38,1%
Vaud 202,44 1666 13,22% 29,81%
Zug 105,56 137 16,91% 0%
Zurich 115,49 1807 19,71% 64,66%
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Development over time: number of tests

Number of tests, Zug, 01.03.2020 to 24.09.2023

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, Zug, 01.03.2020 to 24.09.2023

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, Zug, 24.02.2020 to 24.09.2023

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
0364,56
No tests
No data

Total population

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