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COVID-⁠19 Switzerland

Information on the current situation, as of 6 June 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, 15.05.2023 to 28.05.2023

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 110,38 9689 11,93% 17,06%
Switzerland 110,59 9664 11,9% 17,06%
Liechtenstein 64,01 25 24% -
Aargau 85,76 603 9,42% 15,28%
Appenzell Ausserrhoden 46,78 26 13,33% 0%
Appenzell Innerrhoden 73,35 12 0% 25%
Basel-⁠Land 111,67 327 10% 0%
Basel-⁠Stadt 186,70 366 12,15% 50%
Bern 113,61 1190 11,73% 55,38%
Fribourg 68,83 227 13,7% 25%
Geneva 164,10 836 13,64% 31,82%
Glarus 80,12 33 0% 0%
Grisons 85,41 172 15,13% 0%
Jura 140,93 104 10,78% 0%
Lucerne 80,18 337 9,23% 16,67%
Neuchâtel 158,94 280 12,66% 25,58%
Nidwalden 63,79 28 12,5% 0%
Obwalden 54,64 21 0% -
Schaffhausen 90,48 76 11,43% 0%
Schwyz 54,98 90 6,41% 8,33%
Solothurn 97,77 274 16,54% 28,57%
St. Gallen 61,05 317 7,5% 6,37%
Thurgau 72,74 208 12,22% 21,43%
Ticino 150,77 531 13,54% 42,86%
Uri 83,68 31 0% 0%
Valais 125,70 444 8,49% 25%
Vaud 166,35 1369 11,69% 31,91%
Zug 86,30 112 15,69% 10%
Zurich 105,45 1650 13,3% 5,56%
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Development over time: number of tests

Number of tests, Zug, 01.03.2020 to 28.05.2023

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 28.05.2023

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 28.05.2023

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
0649,87
No tests
No data

Total population

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