The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus outbreak in early 2020 started a global pandemic. The virus causes Covid-19 disease. Many infected people only developed mild symptoms but many fell seriously ill. A vaccination is available that protects against severe outcomes. Behavioural and hygiene rules help to limit transmission. The pandemic shows us how important it is for everyone to have access to clear health information.
Behavioural and hygiene measures to protect against infection are still relevant and an important way to combat the pandemic. The most important of these are: keep your distance, wash your hands, cough/sneeze into a handkerchief or the crook of your arm, and stay at home if you experience symptoms. The FOPH has published videos and leaflets about these measures in various languages.
Vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 and negative test results are recorded using a personal QR code. Your COVID certificate provides access to places within Switzerland where a certificate is mandatory and can also make it easier to travel abroad*. Find o…
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) provides information, videos and leaflets on its vaccination campaign. These materials are easy to understand and available in up to 25 languages.
Now you can make up your mind too The coronavirus has affected our lives a lot. The COVID-19 vaccination is another important step back to a normal life. To begin with, only adults were able to have the vaccination for the coronavirus. But now young peopl…
When looking for information about the Covid-19 vaccines, you might come across misinformation. From a scientific standpoint, it is important to sort out truth from the myths that are currently circulating.
The video from the Watson news explains clearly how the COVID-19 vaccination works and why there’s no reason for men or women to worry about infertility.
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been an enormous amount of information about the virus, the risks of infection and protective measures. It is not always easy for the population to keep track and recognize trustworthy information. You can find answers to frequently asked questions and some background information about Covid-19 here.
How can you protect yourself and others against the new coronavirus? The campaign ‘Protect yourself and others’ tells you how you can apply basic hygiene rules and what to do if you experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, a cough or a high tempera…
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING COVID-19 - Hygiene and social distancing recommendations - SwissCovid app: temporary suspension - How do new variants like Omicron arise? - Travelcheck – The tool for the entry into Switzerland - Informational and explanat…
The coronavirus can be particularly dangerous for people with certain pre-existing conditions. There is increased risk, especially in cases of non-communicable diseases (NCD), such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory illnesses and mental health issues.
Updated on 31.12.2021
We answer questions that people living with epilepsy and their relatives may be asking about the new coronavirus and the disease COVID-19. - [Coronavirus und Epilepsie (deutsch)](https://www.epi.ch/ueber-epilepsie/faq/#coronavirus) - [Le coronavirus et l’…
Are you counseling socially disadvantaged populations on Corona vaccination? Here you will find the most important information and materials that you can use in counseling vulnerable target groups. Easy to understand and in different languages.
The dossiers of information contain QR codes and direct links to videos and fact sheets on Covid-19 vaccination in Switzerland. They can be downloaded to mobile devices and forwarded electronically with one click. The information dossiers exist in 20 lan…
Many people don’t realize that coronavirus can have severe consequences. People who catch COVID-19 and become seriously ill or suffer from long COVID go through a difficult time that turns their lives upside down. A COVID-19 vaccination can protect you from this. In the following videos, people affected tell their personal stories.
Vaccination protects against serious illness and the long-term effects of COVID-19. Even though the majority of people who become infected experience only mild symptoms or none at all, a proportion of those who become ill develop a severe case or experienc…
Vaccination protects against serious illness and the long-term effects of COVID-19. Even though the majority of people who become infected experience only mild symptoms or none at all, a proportion of those who become ill develop a severe case or experienc…
Vaccination protects against serious illness and the long-term effects of COVID-19. Even though the majority of people who become infected experience only mild symptoms or none at all, a proportion of those who become ill develop a severe case or experienc…
Vaccination protects against serious illness and the long-term effects of COVID-19. Even though the majority of people who become infected experience only mild symptoms or none at all, a proportion of those who become ill develop a severe case or experienc…