COVID-19 Switzerland
Information on the current situation, as of 5 March 2021
We do not publish new data over the weekend.
Key figures,Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Relevant virus variants
These data are based on reports from laboratories that sequence the virus material (analyse sequences of the genome) or examine it specifically for mutations. These are non-representative samples.
Virus variants overview
Relevant virus variants, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, 08.06.2020 to 05.03.2021
Different methods can be used to identify the different mutations of the virus. Detected viral mutations such as S:N501Y are clues that a new variant of the virus may be present. For conclusive confirmation the entire genetic material must be analysed.
| Variants | Identified |
|---|---|
| B.1.1.7 (501Y.V1) This virus variant is considered to be of concern because it is suspected to be more easily transmitted from person to person (first discovered in the UK in summer 2020). | Identified CHFL 4070 |
| B.1.351 (501Y.V2) This virus variant is considered to be of concern because the probability of re-infection and reduced vaccine efficacy are suspected (first discovered in South Africa at the end of 2020). | Identified CHFL 171 |
| P.1 (501Y.V3) This virus variant is considered to be of concern because the probability of re-infection and reduced vaccine efficacy are suspected (first discovered in Brazil at the end of 2020). | Identified CHFL 6 |
| S:N501Y – mutation containing The three virus variants B.1.1.7, B.1.351 and P.1 have this mutation. Detection of the S:N501Y mutation is thus an indication of a relevant variant. Once it has been identified we assign the case directly to the proven variant. | Identified CHFL 7746 |
| S:N501Y and E484K- mutation containing The virus variants B.1.351 and P.1 have this mutation. Detection of the S:N501Y mutation in combination with the E484K Mitation is thus an indication of a relevant variant. Once it has been identified we assign the case directly to the proven variant. | Identified CHFL 217 |
| Total | Identified CHFL 12 210 |
Development over time
Relevant virus variants, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, 08.06.2020 to 05.03.2021