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Informations about COVID-19 from the FOPH

Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms are often mild to moderate. Some people become seriously ill or have lasting effects. Vaccination helps prevent severe illness.

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Pathogen and transmission
Symptoms
Spread and incidence
Prevention
Vaccination
Information on testing

Further information

Key figures on the current incidence of the coronavirus
Protect yourself and others from respiratory infections
Post COVID-19 condition
Health equity and COVID-19

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