The current Swiss strategy for responding to the new coronavirus epidemic
The FOPH changed testing criteria on the 22.04.2020.
Cantons are transitioning toward these new criteria. Coronacheck is updated in real time for each change for the following cantons : VD, FR, NE, BE, VS.
The current goal is to slow the spread of the epidemic, protect those at increased risk of complications (i.e. especially vulnerable people) and to thus allow health services to better manage severe cases.
The new strategy (since April 23) is therefore based on:
- Social distancing to protect the most vulnerable
- Prioritizing treatment for severe cases and people at increased risk of complications by healthcare services, and protecting healthcare professionals and nursing/care home staff
- All persons with symptoms compatible with COVID-19 are tested whenever possible. Persons who have been in contact are quarantined.
For the general public
A tool to rapidly assess your risk (or that of your child) and understand how to react accordingly
If you are wondering for example:
"Should I call my doctor or go to a medical facility if I think I am infected ?"
"Am I or is my child at risk?"
For health professionals
If you are a primary healthcare provider and want to know:
"What are the criteria that would require my patient to get tested?"
"Do I have to take special precautions during a consultation with a patient who has a cough or a fever? "
"Can I work if I have a cough or a fever myself or if I am in a risk group?"
Where are the cases of the new coronavirus located?
- Map of cases in Switzerland
- Map of cases in Italy
- Map of cases in France
- Map of cases in Germany
- Map of cases in Europe and in the World
- Map of cases in Africa
For more information:
Links to reliable information on the new coronavirus
- Cantonal Doctor's Office :
- Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)
- European Center for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
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For the general public
A tool to rapidly assess your risk (or that of your child) and understand how to react accordingly
If you are wondering for example:
"Should I call my doctor or go to a medical facility if I think I am infected ?"
"Am I or is my child at risk?"
For health professionals
If you are a primary healthcare provider and want to know:
"What are the criteria that would require my patient to get tested?"
"Do I have to take special precautions during a consultation with a patient who has a cough or a fever? "
"Can I work if I have a cough or a fever myself or if I am in a risk group?"
All information and recommendations issued by this tool are based on instructions validated by the health authorities at the federal and cantonal level of the following cantons:
Last updated: 27.04.2020.