Swiss Covid taskforce demands urgent action after 'insufficient' measures

Swiss Covid taskforce demands urgent action after ‘insufficient’ measures
Experts at Tuesday's press conference under a graphic showing the rise in cases, hospitalisations and deaths Keystone / Peter Klaunzer
Experts have warned that coronavirus cases and deaths are likely to rise further in Switzerland. Calls for urgent action and a second lockdown are becoming louder.
This content was published on December 15, 2020 - 15:27
December 15, 2020 - 15:27
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New infections rose by 4,271 on Tuesday. There were 103 more deaths. The seven-day average of new positive daily cases stands at 4,283; this is 10% more than the previous week. Cantons say they are currently treating 3,073 people in hospital for Covid-19.

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