https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed There has been a lot of talk lately about privileges that Swiss authorities could grant to those who have had their coronavirus shots. But what if you choose not to be vaccinated? https://www.thelocal.ch/20210225/can-you-be-fired-from-your-job-in-switzerland-if-you-refuse-covid-19-vaccine Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:29:21 +0100 can-you-be-fired-from-your-job-in-switzerland-if-you-refuse-covid-19-vaccine Several Swiss cantons have an oversupply of vaccine doses, with thousands of free appointments as a result. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210608/which-swiss-cantons-have-free-coronavirus-vaccine-appointments Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:37:27 +0200 which-swiss-cantons-have-free-coronavirus-vaccine-appointments After Vaud on Monday became the first canton to start vaccinating non-risk groups, several Swiss cantons - including the country’s largest - announced their intention to follow, contravening advice from federal authorities. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210428/several-swiss-cantons-to-start-vaccinating-all-members-of-public Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:43:39 +0200 several-swiss-cantons-to-start-vaccinating-all-members-of-public Those who have had their Covid shots will soon be exempted from having to quarantine, Swiss officials say. Here’s what we know about the plan. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210421/fully-vaccinated-people-to-be-exempt-from-quarantine-in-switzerland Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:39:47 +0200 fully-vaccinated-people-to-be-exempt-from-quarantine-in-switzerland While many of us have not even received a notification that we can get the vaccine, at least one reader was called up - only to be told they need to wait longer. Why? https://www.thelocal.ch/20210419/reader-question-why-was-i-refused-a-vaccine-in-the-swiss-canton-of-geneva-despite-an-sms-invitation Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:01:36 +0200 reader-question-why-was-i-refused-a-vaccine-in-the-swiss-canton-of-geneva-despite-an-sms-invitation Many people in Switzerland like to plan their holidays in advance. Whether or not foreign travel is in the cards this summer depends on several factors. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210303/will-summer-holidays-be-possible-in-switzerland-this-year Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:11:47 +0100 will-summer-holidays-be-possible-in-switzerland-this-year From Monday, April 19th, Switzerland will relax a number of coronavirus rules. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210415/explained-what-are-switzerlands-upcoming-coronavirus-measures Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:01:14 +0200 explained-what-are-switzerlands-upcoming-coronavirus-measures A funding dispute between the federal government and GPs has meant thousands of Swiss family doctors are reluctant or are flat out refusing to carry out vaccinations. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210414/stingy-why-gps-in-switzerland-are-not-carrying-out-covid-vaccinations Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:02:04 +0200 stingy-why-gps-in-switzerland-are-not-carrying-out-covid-vaccinations A number of foreigners have received their coronavirus shots while vacationing in Switzerland. How they managed to do so remains a mystery. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210412/falling-through-the-cracks-how-foreigners-are-getting-vaccinated-in-switzerland Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:30:29 +0200 falling-through-the-cracks-how-foreigners-are-getting-vaccinated-in-switzerland The pace of Europe's vaccination campaigns against Covid-19 is steadily improving but in some countries more than others. We take a look at how countries in Europe compare in the race to inoculate their population. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210409/how-fast-is-switzerland-vaccinating-its-population-compared-to-other-european-countries-3 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:21:15 +0200 how-fast-is-switzerland-vaccinating-its-population-compared-to-other-european-countries-3 The vaccine is the must-have item in Switzerland this spring - so why are thousands of vaccination appointments vacant in the country’s largest canton? https://www.thelocal.ch/20210409/switzerland-why-are-vaccination-appointments-going-vacant-in-zurich Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:34:07 +0200 switzerland-why-are-vaccination-appointments-going-vacant-in-zurich Vaccine registrations are now available in Switzerland's most populous canton. Here's how to get your shot. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210317/coronavirus-zurich-to-open-vaccine-registration-to-general-public-in-late-march Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:59:11 +0100 coronavirus-zurich-to-open-vaccine-registration-to-general-public-in-late-march Despite Switzerland receiving a delivery of more than 400,000 vaccine doses before the Easter break, authorities in Basel closed vaccination centres over Easter so as not to disturb people during the holidays. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210407/switzerland-why-did-basel-close-its-vaccination-centres-over-easter Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:57:31 +0200 switzerland-why-did-basel-close-its-vaccination-centres-over-easter For those lucky few who have a vaccine appointment coming up, now is the time to get your documents in order. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210401/reader-question-do-i-need-my-health-insurance-card-to-get-vaccinated-in-switzerland Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:25:35 +0200 reader-question-do-i-need-my-health-insurance-card-to-get-vaccinated-in-switzerland An organisation which calls for "an independent and neutral Switzerland" has launched a campaign to hold a referendum on producing a vaccine locally. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210401/will-the-referendum-campaign-for-a-swiss-made-vaccine-succeed Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:32:03 +0200 will-the-referendum-campaign-for-a-swiss-made-vaccine-succeed Switzerland’s cantonal health boss has called for coronavirus measures to be relaxed from April for people who have tested negative to the virus and those who have been vaccinated. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210329/swiss-health-chief-calls-for-vaccinated-and-tested-people-to-attend-large-events-in-april Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:13:31 +0200 swiss-health-chief-calls-for-vaccinated-and-tested-people-to-attend-large-events-in-april Tired of waiting for your turn to get vaccinated so you can go on holiday? Why not kill two birds with one stone? https://www.thelocal.ch/20210326/travel-agency-offers-vaccination-holiday-from-switzerland-to-russia Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:23:16 +0100 travel-agency-offers-vaccination-holiday-from-switzerland-to-russia Will vaccinations in pharmacies boost Zurich’s lagging inoculation rollout? https://www.thelocal.ch/20210322/pilot-project-vaccinations-to-be-rolled-out-in-zurich-pharmacies-from-april Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:02:44 +0100 pilot-project-vaccinations-to-be-rolled-out-in-zurich-pharmacies-from-april From vaccine doses going in the trash to the canton having "too many young people", Zurich’s vaccination rollout hasn't been straightforward. Here's why. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210318/why-is-zurichs-vaccination-rollout-the-slowest-in-switzerland Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:33:24 +0100 why-is-zurichs-vaccination-rollout-the-slowest-in-switzerland The Swiss government has repeatedly said it will not make the coronavirus vaccine compulsory. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210317/reader-question-will-switzerland-make-the-coronavirus-vaccine-compulsory Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:12:30 +0100 reader-question-will-switzerland-make-the-coronavirus-vaccine-compulsory