COVID-19 Switzerland
Information on the current situation, as of 16 August 2022
The key figures will be published each Tuesday at 15:30.
Epidemiological course,Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Viral load in wastewater
The data published here are based on information obtained from the federal government's national wastewater monitoring system. Since January 2022, the national wastewater monitoring system of Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein has determined the SARS-CoV-2 viral load in the wastewater of 99 wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) at regular intervals.
Wastewater samples are collected from wastewater treatment plants three to six times per week. The absolute viral load (gene copies/day) is specified per 100,000 inhabitants. A dilution factor based on the wastewater treatment plant's flow volume is taken into account, for instance during dry periods. The relative viral load is the measured viral load (gene copies/litre) as a proportion of the historically measured maximum value. The proportion of relative viral load is calculated by dividing the proportion of absolute viral load by the proportion of the historic maximum viral load value. The residential population comprises the catchment area of each wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).
Detailed information on the measuring methods and terminology can be found on the Eawag website. New findings may lead to changes in the calculation of the data.
Geographical distribution
Viral load in wastewater, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, 07.02.2022 to 15.08.2022
Switzerland and Liechtenstein
| Relative viral load | Number of WWTP | Proportion of WWTP |
|---|---|---|
| 0-20% | 81 | 81,8% |
| 20-40% | 16 | 16,2% |
| 40-60% | 2 | 2,0% |
| 60-80% | 0 | 0,0% |
| 80-100% | 0 | 0,0% |
| Total | 99 | 100,0% |
Relative viral load (7-day average)
Development over time
Data only available for individual WWTP
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